Table 1 Overview-example of the build-up of decorative laminates (1995, UK), with material, number of layers per type of laminate
Component | Material | Designation or type of laminate | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Binding medium | Paper type | HGS (horizontal grade standard) | VGS (vertical grade standard) | |
Overlay | Melamine–formaldehyde | ⍺-cellulose | 1 | 1 |
Melamine–formaldehyde | Printed pigmented | 1 | 1 | |
Core | Phenol–formaldehyde | Kraft paper | 4 to 6 | 3 to 4 |