Wednesday 19 April 2017

Changing Trends in Laminates


The homes of new generation are being built with style and unique design. Nowadays people don’t like compromising in giving out money for their home interiors. It can be either a sofa set or the laminates, everything should be good.
This demand of style and design has created a demand for laminates in the global market.
Laminates can be used in different ways in home or office. It can be used on wall panelling, kitchens, study room, on the wall panelling etc.
Laminates are now being used widely in hotels, gyms, lounges, restaurants etc. Laminates give a very different kind of feeling to the owner and also the person who sees it.
Now people are usually purchasing thin laminates instead of plywood as the plywood has become too old fashioned and plywoods are too thick in comparison to laminates.
Colour core
The best and easy way to replicate the seamless look every one love can be done with Colour core with acrylic in laminate interior surfaces. Colour Core removes the dark line sometimes associated with laminate edges.
The Matt finish colour core can increase the levels of wearability and is able to reduce the visual impact of chips and scratches. Colour Core can be used perfectly for applications such as bench tops, countertops, point of sale units and work surfaces.
High Pressure Laminates
High pressure laminates are mostly wood fibre. The demand for high pressure laminates in India has increased over the years. High Pressure Laminates can be used for churning out a variety of building components such as cabinets, countertops, store fixtures and wall panels.
Cabinets, furniture, and store fixtures were the biggest markets for laminates in the year 2012, accounting for a combined 60 % of the total demand.
The three key features of laminates that drives the market are:
Design and style trends
Coordination
Global accessibility


Tuesday 18 April 2017

Different Styles of Kitchen Laminate Countertops



When I hear the phrase "laminate countertop", I can remember all the images of my grandmother's outdated kitchen. But now there various styles available for kitchen laminate countertops. When you are renovating a kitchen, the choice in a countertop is often a major decision as it is a big focal point of the room. The designer laminates are very much appealing and diverse. Also, laminate is the most cost-effective option.

Organic and Natural: If you are looking for an earthy, outdoor ambiance then you can explore laminate designs with and organic or natural appearance. If you want to re-create the look of real wood, you can look for laminates created that mimic's dark walnut, rich mahogany, knotty pine etc. Add an organic touch to your kitchen with kitchen laminate that remind of you crane, bamboo or natural seeds.

Funky and Colourful: You can have a contemporary style white kitchen with lemon green countertop sprinkled with pristine white polka dots. Create happy kitchen vibes with sunny yellow laminate strewn with swirling lines in bright orange.

Simple and Modern: If you want minimal decor in your kitchen, choose countertops in a simple style with modern appeal. Laminates with glossy finish have an edgier design over lower luster finish. For a modern touch, add laminate counters with metallic look of stainless steel. or shiny copper.

Upscale and Luxurious: Faux granite laminates can look like and authentic granite slab counter and are available in a number of exotic stone colours. Give your kitchen countertops the rich character of gold coloured travertine or the elegance of classic marble.