Comparative:
high pressure X low pressure
All FORMICA® laminates are manufactured with high pressure (HP) – a production process that provides much more resistance against impacts and friction. Today, in the market, there are several products manufactured with low pressure (LP), a process that brings lower characteristics and standards.

HIGH PRESSURE
Contains a 10x more resistant overlay film
100% melamine resine
Special kraft
Kraft especial
Phenolic resine
Papers and resin subjected to a pressure of 100 kgf/cm³ (for 1 hour)
LOW PRESSURE
No overlay film, only resine
Mixture of melamine resine and urea
Decorative paper
Papers and resin subjected to a pressure of 30 kgf/cm³ (for 1 minute)
HIGH PRESSURE
Contains a 10x more resistant overlay film
100% melamine resine
Special kraft
Kraft especial
Phenolic resine
Papers and resin subjected to a pressure of 100 kgf/cm³ (for 1 hour)
LOW PRESSURE
No overlay film, only resine
Mixture of melamine resine and urea
Decorative paper
Papers and resin subjected to a pressure of 30 kgf/cm³ (for 1 minute)
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