Posted by wunhuanglo [ 68.222.15.127 ] on July 25, 2004 at 10:14:44:
The glossy finish, Louis says, consists of decorative 0.028 inch (0.7 mm) surface papers, impregnated with melamine resins, bonded under heat and impregnated with phenolic resins. Louis applies the laminate with polyvinyl acetate (PVA), clamps and cauls, assuring a tight bond with no air pockets. The process takes longer than simple veneers, he says, but the results are far better. After the panels are pressed, they are trimmed, chamfered and edged. "What's great about the laminate," Louis says, "is it's a low-cost way of getting a high gloss finish with beautiful patterns not found elsewhere. It is very easy to maintain, very durable and does not fade."
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