hospitality and retail solutions

HOSPITALITY AND RETAIL SOLUTIONS
Front cover: Feature wall in Laminex FSC® certified Timber Veneer Smoked Oak and Seasoned Oak. Atlantic Restaurant, Melbourne. Blackmilk Interior Designers. This page: Feature wall in
Laminex Innovations Tracery, Black Riser, Juicy Magic and Tribal Graphic. Reception desk in Laminex Innovations Ash White Rythym and Laminex DiamondGloss Charcoal. Shelves in Laminex
Colour Palette Ash White, Moose, Alaskan and Blackened Linewood.Opposite page: Feature wall in Laminex Freestyle Kosiousko 12mm.
The Laminex Group has all your hospitality and retail
decorative surface needs covered. We offer a range of quality
and design-savvy solutions from budget sensitive ventures
through to premium projects looking to make a statement.
Whether it’s a restaurant, café, bar, shop, washroom or hotel,
you need to use appropriate materials that look good and
work hard. And with our vast array of material options across
the largest range of colours and finishes, you’re in business.
LAMINATEs AND PANELS
Laminex® Colour Palette
The Laminex Colour Palette has all the inspiration you need. Choose from over 200 design-leading
decors, including solid colours, patterns and woodgrains, to achieve the exact look and feel you
want. Available as a hardwearing 0.7mm High Pressure Laminate (HPL), or selected decors available
in decorated board that’s fully integrated, allowing it to be coordinated with the wider Laminex range
and other project materials such as fabrics, flooring and wall paper.
Applications Benchtops, countertops, bar tops and back panelling, tabletops, wall panelling,
washrooms, internal signage and fixed joinery
Laminex® Impressions Textured Surfaces
A range of unique textured finishes featuring a tactile realism which adds dimension to its
extensive range of stone and woodgrain laminates.
Applications Benchtops, countertops, bar tops and back panelling, tabletops, wall panelling
and fixed joinery
Laminex® Innovations
For extraordinary spaces, Laminex Innovations is an extensive range of unique surface
materials including textures, metallic and abstract designs that truly make an impact in almost
any vertical application.
Applications Countertops and back panelling, tabletops, shelving, internal signage,
wall panelling and washrooms
Laminex® Squareform® Benchtops
Enjoy the modern appeal of a stone slab with the practical and economical benefits of laminate.
Featuring a fully sealed 39mm thick square front edge with under-side drip groove which channels
water away from the surface.
Applications Benchtops, countertops, bar tops and washrooms
Laminex® DiamondGloss® Surfaces
DiamondGloss is a premium range of high gloss laminates with exceptional scuff resistance
and brilliant lustre. It’s an easy way to achieve an impeccable finish for benchtops with matching
acrylic edging.
Applications Benchtops, countertops, feature walls, cabinets and washrooms
Laminex® 180fx® Surfaces
An unprecedented large-scale design, this sophisticated laminate replicates the beauty and
magnitude of a natural stone slab by using innovative printing technology that captures every
intricate detail. Offering unmatched realism, it delivers striking colour variations and intricate
veining that looks like real stone with all the practical and cost benefits of laminate. A particularly
savvy choice in a hospitality space where refurbishments are sought more frequently.
Applications Benchtops, countertops, reception desks, panelling, displays, shelving
and washrooms
Laminex® CrystalGloss® Surfaces
These superior high gloss surfaces feature rich opulent clear or metallic finishes inspired by
precious metals and jewels. Uniquely, the premium metallic finishes are achieved using the latest
in automotive paint technology. CrystalGloss is available in a stunning range of solid colours
and woodgrain patterns.
Applications Feature panelling, doors, drawer fronts and cabinetry
Laminex® Fusion®
Laminex Fusion is a custom-made laminate allowing you to bring your unique design vision to life.
Fusion Solids allow you to specify almost any Pantone colour you desire. Fusion Design Source is a
range of pre-created exclusive designs and Fusion Wall Murals are a range of artistic images.
Fusion Customart offers complete customisation, where you can apply your own unique design or
image. Available in sheet sizes of up to 3600 x 1200mm, this is a true revolution in laminate surfaces.
Applications Countertops, tabletops, public amenities, internal signage, wall lining, backdrops,
customised designs, hotel lobbies, reception areas and art installations
Above: Walls in Laminex Fusion Customart. Ivy Salon, Sydney. Opposite page top: Feature Wall in Laminex FSC® certified Timber Veneer Smoked Oak and Seasoned Oak. Atlantic
Restaurant, Melbourne. Blackmilk Interior Designers. Opposite page middle left: Toilet cubicle in Laminex Fusion Design Source White Stones. Red Spice Road Reastaurant, Melbourne.
Opposite page middle: Benchtop in Laminex Squareform Moose. Island bench insert in Laminex Colour Palette Lustrous Elm. Opposite page middle right: Shelving in Laminex
Decorwood Ebony Belazza (woodgrain) and Clamshell. Opposite page bottom: Reception desk and coffee table in Laminex DiamondGloss Endula Macassar. Side table in Laminex
DiamondGloss Elkhorn Midas. Feature wall in Laminex DiamondGloss Seductive Limba.
LAMINATEs AND PANELS
Laminex® Silk Finish™
This rich glossy decorated E0 MDF board delivers striking, opulent style. Its smooth melamine
finish is easy to clean and available in a range of decors from the Laminex Colour Palette with
matching gloss ABS edging.
Applications Vertical panelling, drawer fronts, cabinetry and doors
Laminex® Contour® and Contour Finedge® Doors
With a contemporary seamless look, these doors feature a sleek 3mm or 7mm profile, or
Square Edge design complemented by extensive colour options. They’re built to withstand
everyday wear and tear, and are highly resistant to moisture and scratching.
Applications Doors, drawer fronts and cabinetry
Laminex® ColourTech® Painted Doors
The latest decors from the Laminex Colour Palette are presented in a premium door range featuring
an advanced 2-pack polyurethane paint with exceptional steam and moisture resistance. Available
in a variety of door profiles with a Gloss, Satin or Textured finish in a diverse range of decors.
Applications Doors, drawer fronts and cabinetry
Formica® Colour Range
A modern mix and match collection of solids, patterns and woodgrains. The range includes a
large, useable collection of colours in vertical and horizontal melamine laminate surfaces, with all
products backed by a 7 year limited warranty. Formica AR Plus is a high gloss version available
in selected decors.
Applications Benchtops, countertops, bar tops and back panelling, tabletops, wardrobes/change
rooms, wall panelling, fixed joinery, doors, drawer fronts, cupboards, shelves and furniture
Formica® Gloss Panels
A glossy decorated E0 MDF panel offered in a range of colours and patterns with matching
gloss ABS edging. They are integrated with the wider Formica Colour Range and also
complement the Formica Vinyl doors collection, for seamless and cost effective interior schemes.
Applications Doors, drawer fronts, cupboards, wardrobes, furniture and wall panelling
Formica® Melamine Doors
Contemporary, practical and affordable, these doors are offered in a range of appealing
colours with a choice of Square or Rolled Edges in 3mm or 7mm radius profiles. All have
matching ABS edging.
Applications Doors, drawer fronts, cupboards and wardrobes/change rooms
Formica® Vinyl Doors
A selection of modern and affordable vinyl wrapped doors available in a Gloss, Pearl or Velvet finish.
They are durable and offer mix and match compatibility with the Formica Gloss Panels and
melamine boards range.
Applications Doors, drawer fronts and cabinetry
COMPACT LAMINATES
Laminex® Multipupose Compact Laminate
The mainstay of the Laminex Compact Laminate family, this thick, versatile, self-supporting panel
is Greenguard certified and suitable for a variety of internal applications. It offers exceptional wear,
impact and moisture resistance and is available in a selection of decors from the Laminex Colour
Palette for complete design integration. Like all compact laminates, it can be self-edged or you
can use its distinctive black core as a unique design feature.
Applications Benchtops, countertops, tabletops, office worktops, shower and toilet partitions,
lockers, commercial furniture, interior wall cladding, cabinetry and durable furniture
Above: Tabletop in Laminex Multipurpose Compact Laminate Polar White. Tall cupboards in Laminex Colour Palette Pillarbox.
Laminex® Laboratory Compact Laminate
Laminex Laboratory Compact laminate uses Electro Beam Cured (EBC) technology for added
durability and will resist even the most aggressive of chemicals and stains. It can withstand
temperatures of up to 180ºC for up to 20 minutes without loss of mechanical strength and has
Greenguard certification.
Applications Industrial kitchens, counters, lab benches, robust tabletops, partitioning, cabinets
and casework fronts
Laminex® XR Grade Compact Laminate
This product is the perfect choice for high abuse areas such as public toilets, hair salons and
other busy public amenities. Resistant to stains, scratches and graffiti, it can be hosed clean.
Applications Counters, lab benches, tabletops, partitioning, cabinets and casework fronts
Laminex® Alfresco Compact Laminate
This durable compact laminate has been specifically created for exterior areas exposed to the
elements, delivering superior moisture, wear, and weather resistance to open up even more
outdoor design possibilities. Available in contemporary decors including solids and woodgrains,
they are also the perfect timber substitute, requiring no lacquering for upkeep.
Applications Outdoor furniture including cabinetry, benchtops, tabletops, outdoor dining areas,
BBQ areas, alfresco kitchens, decorative panelling and screens
partitioning systems
Laminex® Partitioning Systems
Cost-effective, long lasting and easy to install, Laminex Partitioning Systems can be used
for almost any dry and wet-area application. Seven toilet and shower systems cover all
applications, as well as integrated seating and locker systems for a complete solution.
They are available in Structural Grade (MR E0 MDF) as well as Laminex Multipurpose and
XR Grade Compact Laminate, covering all substrate requirements, which can be mixed and
matched to economise costs.
Applications Toilet blocks, laboratories, public amenities, staff lockers, change rooms and
fixed seating
Above left: Laminex Structural Partitioning Systems doors in Pumice and panels in Tawny Linewood with standard foot assemblies. Above middle: Tabletop in Laminex Alfresco Compact
Laminate Sawn Lumber. Stool tops in Laminex Alfresco Compact Laminate Manganese. Above right: Shelves and drawers in Laminex Innovations Black Riser and Laminex Compact
Laminate Polar White.
SOLID SURFACES &
ENgineered stone
Laminex® Freestyle® Surfaces
Laminex Freestyle surfaces are developed from a blend of polyester and acrylic resins to offer the
look of stone along with superb durability, stain and bacteria resistance. Available in 12mm and
30mm, in a range of contemporary decors. Freestyle has a 15 year limited warranty.
Applications Reception desks, kitchens, tabletops, bars, countertops and bathroom vanities
Laminex® Freestyle® Curve Solid Surfaces
These surfaces help create inspirational interiors with an innovative twist. 100% acrylic, they can
be thermoformed to achieve even more inventive and impactful designs with a seamless join.
Freestyle Curve has a 10 year limited warranty.
Applications Reception desks, kitchens, tabletops, bars, countertops, bathroom vanities, product
displays, bends and slumps and 3-D signage requiring curves
essastone®
essastone is the pinnacle of engineered surfaces. Offering the enduring appeal of up to
95% natural quartz in a sophisticated palette of designs. Available in 12, 20 or 30mm slabs
with a premium gloss finish that is scratch resistant and backed by a 15 year limited warranty.
Applications Benchtops, countertops, bars, bathroom vanities and splashbacks
PANELS
Laminex® Aquapanel®
An economical wet and dry area wall panelling solution that’s available in a range of decors. The finish
options include gloss and glaze flat finishes, ripple, small tile and large tile profiled finishes. They are the
low maintenance, grout free alternative to ceramic tiles and are easy to install with matching silicones.
Applications Wall panelling for washrooms, splashback alternative and industrial kitchen wall lining
Laminex® Metaline® Splashbacks and Panels
A highly reflective aluminium based alternative to glass in a range of gloss or metallic surfaces, with
a wide selection of striking colours for a polished, modern look. They’re durable, stain and heat
resistant, easy to clean, and can be easily installed by a cabinetmaker.
Applications Wall lining, blackboards/notice boards, splashbacks in washrooms, product display
backdrops and feature panelling
Laminex® Timber Veneer Panels
A range of timber veneers in a selection of decors across a variety of hues, that embrace timber styles
from classic to exotic. Ranges include Designed Timber Veneers (DTV), Finished Designed Timber
Veneers (FDTV) or FSC® certified Timber Veneers. DTV and FSC can be laid on MDF or particleboard
substrates in a variety of thicknesses with matching edging available. FDTV is a prefinished board that
requires no extra polishing and saves fabrication time and money.
Applications Feature walls, shelving, doors, drawer fronts, cabinetry, fixed joinery and furniture
Opposite page top left: Feature wall in Laminex Designed Timber Veneer Biscotti Crown. Top right: Feature wall in Laminex FSC® certified Timber Veneer Smoked Oak and Seasoned Oak.
Atlantic Restaurant, Melbourne. Blackmilk Interior Designers. Middle left: Wall linings in Laminex Aquapanel Polar White Large Tile and Polar White Ripple. Benchtop in Laminex
Colour Palette Avignon Walnut. Raised basin setting in Laminex Colour Palette Evening Shale. Middle: Wine racks in Laminex Colour Palette Espresso Ligna. Lucky Chan Restaurant,
Melbourne. Image courtesy of Webb Plus. Middle right: Benchtop in Laminex Freestyle Curve Snow Storm. Bottom left: Benchtop in Laminex Freestyle Curve Snow Storm. Front panel
in Laminex CrystalGloss Seductive Limba. Splashback in Laminex Metaline Splashbacks Palladium Perle. Bottom right: Cabinetry, panels and doors in Laminex Metaline Champagne Perle.
The Giving Tree, Perth. Carol Anne Cassidy & Associates Interior Designers. This page above left: Wall in Laminex Finished Designed Timber Veneer Spotted Gum Wave. Above middle:
Benchtop with sink cut outs in essastone Bone White. Above right: Wall in Laminex Metaline Splashbacks Iridium Metallic and benchtop in Laminex DiamondGloss Light Wengeblock.
FLOORING
Formica® Laminate Flooring
A stylish, durable alternative to timber flooring that offers the depth and beauty of natural timber, only
more economical, hardwearing and practical. It’s ideal for high-traffic interiors and offered in Laminate,
Supergloss™ and Satin Gloss finishes in a range of colours and realistic woodgrain patterns.
Applications Restaurants, cafés, bars and shop floors
Trade Essentials® Particleboard Flooring
Unlike many particleboards, Trade Essentials Particleboard Flooring is manufactured using extra fine
wood particles with all edges wax coated. The result is a level of moisture resistance that’s over two
times greater than the required standards for flooring. It offers superior protection against damp
or humid conditions.
Applications Fitted floor constructions, upper storey constructions and platform constructions
Trade Essentials® Strandboard and Strandfloor
Strandboard offers excellent dimensional stability in both directions. It has a unique appearance
when polished and embodies a certain raw design aesthetic when left uncoated. Strandfloor
is a very strong, hardwearing, cost effective solution that can be washed or coated in clear or a
colour of choice to enhance its appearance. Ideal for Green Star projects, they are a cost effective
Super E0 interior panelling and flooring solution for optimum Indoor Environmental Quality. They are
also a FSC® Chain of Custody certified timber product (FSC Mix) and available as biodegradable H3
Termite Treated to protect against fungal decay and termite attack.
Applications Decorative wall and ceiling lining, wall bracings, eave linings, general cabinet carcass
work and overlay covering for flooring applications over existing floors
GREENFIRST®
Greenfirst is the corporate philosophy that underpins The Laminex Group’s environmental approach.
Committed to sustainable practices, The Laminex Group offers a growing range of environmentally
preferable surface solutions that perform extremely well in the GBCA Green Star® Rating Tool.
Product
Timber
Certification
Eco Specifier GreenTag
GreenRate/LCARate
Formaldehyde Classification
Laminex® HPL
Level B/Silver
E1
Laminex Decorwood®
Level A/Gold
E0
AFS/PEFC Chain of Custody
Laminex certified E0 Decorwood FSC Chain of Custody (FSC Mix)
(decorated MDF)
E0
Laminex E0 Vertiboard (decorated MDF)
AFS/PEFC Chain of Custody
Level A/Gold
E0 (MTO)
Laminex Structural MR MDF (high density)
AFS/PEFC Chain of Custody
Level A/Gold
E0
Laminex Silk Finish Gloss Panels AFS/PEFC Chain of Custody
Level A/Gold
E0
Laminex Contour and Contour Finedge Doors
Level A/Gold
E0
Laminex Decorated STD or MR MDF
AFS/PEFC Chain of Custody
Level A/Gold
E0
Formica Gloss Panels AFS/PEFC Chain of Custody
Level A/Gold
E0
Formica Melamine Doors Level A/Gold
E0
Strandboard/Strandfloor FSC Chain of Custody (FSC Mix)
Level A/Gold
Super E0
Green Star is a Registered Trademark of the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA).
RELEVANT PROJECTS
ALDI
Kmart
Muffin Break
Just Jeans
Adairs
Sportsgirl
Sussan
Officeworks
Australia Post
Westpac
Maggie T
Lucky Chan Restaurant
Melbourne
Atlantic Restaurant
Melbourne
Red Spice Road Restaurant
Melbourne
Blacktown Grocers
David Jones
BIG W (fitting rooms)
Westfield
AMF Bowling
Penrith
Adelaide Oval Bar
Rundle Mall
Adelaide
Transperth
Perth
Opposite page left: Ceiling and wall panelling
in Trade Essentials Strandboard. View House and
Vineyard, Yarra Valley. Denton Corker Marshall.
Opposite page middle: Flooring in Formica
Laminate Flooring Smoke Cedar. Opposite page
right: Flooring in Trade Essentials Strandfloor.
This page: Melbourne Convention Centre in
Laminex Timber Veneer Spotted Gum.
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LIMITED WARRANTIES
To ensure your peace of mind and confidence, products from The Laminex Group come with
limited warranties assuring maximum performance and durability, ranging from 7 to 15 years.
For specific product warranty periods or terms and conditions, please visit formica.com.au,
laminex.com.au, essastone.com.au or tradeessentials.thelaminexgroup.com.au. For more
information on Greenfirst, visit thelaminexgroup.com.au/greenfirst.
Above left: Store fitout in Laminex Colour Palette Espresso Ligna, Husk and Black. Blacktown Grocers. Forward Thinking Design. Above middle: Table in Laminex Designed Timber Veneer
Como Rigato. Above right: Shelving and wall panels in Laminex Decorwood Ebony Belazza (woodgrain) and Clamshell.
For samples or brochures call 1800 002 204. For more information call 132 136 or visit
formica.com.au, laminex.com.au, essastone.com.au or tradeessentials.thelaminexgroup.com.au
Please see individual product brochures for important information specific to each product. The colours of the products
featured within the imagery in this brochure are as close to the respective product range as photographic lighting and
modern printing processes allow. To obtain a copy of the terms and conditions of the applicable warranties, simply
visit the appropriate website listed above. All warranties are in addition to any rights that may exist under the Australian
Consumer Law.
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