HPL Sheets: Luxury and Utility infused in one!
HPL (High-Pressure Laminate) sheets are versatile materials used widely in both exterior and interior applications due to their durability, aesthetic appeal, and resistance to various environmental factors hence it is becoming the ideal choice for exterior and interior applications in both commercial and residential properties. Lots of commercial and residential properties are switching to HPL and experiencing satisfaction.
Nowadays, users are becoming more interested in posh, contemporary, and exquisite design options due to a shift in people’s mindsets and changes in their disposable wealth. As HPL attracts customers due to its multiple properties like weather resistance, durability, and aesthetic appeal, more and more designers, contractors, and architects are choosing to use it and suggest it to their clients instead of more conventional materials.
The real magic of HPL sheet lies in its manufacturing process and composition:
HPL Sheets Composition
HPL sheets are made up by combining 48 layers of virgin kraft papers with 2 layers of decorative papers on top and bottom. The kraft papers dipped in phenol resin served to regulate the product thickness while the decorative papers dipped in melamine add the visual appeal through design and color.
The typical composition of an HPL sheet includes:
- Overlay Paper: The topmost layer is usually a transparent protective layer, often referred to as the overlay paper. This layer provides scratch resistance, and durability, and helps protect the decorative layer beneath it.
- Decorative Paper: Beneath the overlay is the decorative paper layer, which provides the color and pattern. This layer can mimic various materials like wood, stone, or metal, and comes in a wide range of designs and finishes.
- Kraft Paper Core: The core of an HPL sheet consists of multiple layers of kraft paper, which are impregnated with phenolic resin. This core gives the laminate its thickness, strength, and rigidity.
- Resins: The overlay and decorative papers are typically impregnated with melamine resin, while the kraft paper core is impregnated with phenolic resin. These resins are thermosetting, which means they harden and set permanently under heat and pressure, bonding the layers together into a solid, durable sheet.
During the manufacturing process, these layers are stacked and then pressed together under high pressure (about 1,000 to 1,500 psi) and high temperature (about 120-150°C or 248-302°F), resulting in a hard, dense, and durable laminate sheet.
What’s inside is what matters!
At HPL Maker, we take additional care when making our products to ensure that we produce and offer the best. Our Premium HPL Sheets are a high-quality and class product. Here is the list of reasons that made HPL sheets stand out from the rest:
- No aluminum components: A real HPL sheet is free from aluminum components. If anyone sells you an aluminum-based sheet with the name of HPL, consider it as a red flag and save yourself.
- No Plastic content: HPL is eco-friendly and does not have any plastic scrap in raw or any other form.
- Made from papers: HPL is made from virgin kraft and decorated papers.
- Recyclable product: We are a proud eco-friendly company as all our products are manufactured through paper and reusable scraps. Our products are plastic-free and after usage, one can recycle them for other purposes as well.
Why choose HPL over other products?
- No color fading: Engineered to withstand harsh weather conditions, UV rays, and moisture, HPL sheets ensure long-lasting performance without fading or warping.
- No Delamination: With a wide spectrum of colors, textures, and finishes available, HPL sheets allow you to achieve any architectural style, from modern minimalism to classic elegance.
- Weather-proof: Unlike traditional materials, HPL requires minimal upkeep. Its non-porous surface resists dirt, stains, and mold, making it easy to clean and maintain its pristine appearance over time.
- Fire resistance: Our products are fireproof for up to 1.30 hours which gives an extra edge to our products.
- Durability: Our product can last for a long, wearing the heat, humid, weather, and other climatic conditions.
- Eco-friendly: Our HPL sheets are manufactured using only papers, we are proud to call ourselves an eco-friendly and sustainable firm.
