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	[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Formica_(plastic) '''Formica'''] is a decorative '''Laminate''' often used to cover kitchen unit surfaces. The underside layer is based on [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phenol_formaldehyde_resin '''Phenol Formaldehyde'''] over which a paper pattern is laid and covered with a top layer of clear [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melamine_resin '''Melamine Formaldehyde''']. '''Post-Formed''' worktops are created by heating laminate to soften the resins, then forming it and bonding it onto the rounded edge of a '''[[Manufactured Board\|Particle Board]]''' base.		[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Formica_(plastic) '''Formica'''] is a decorative '''Laminate''' often used to cover kitchen unit surfaces. The underside layer is based on [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phenol_formaldehyde_resin '''Phenol Formaldehyde'''] over which a paper pattern is laid and covered with a top layer of clear [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melamine_resin '''Melamine Formaldehyde''']. [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Countertop#Post-formed_plastic_laminate '''Post-Formed'''] worktops are created by heating laminate to soften the resins, then forming it and bonding it onto the rounded edge of a '''[[Manufactured Board\|Particle Board]]''' base.

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	[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Formica_(plastic) '''Formica'''] is a decorative '''Laminate''' often used to cover kitchen unit surfaces. The underside layer is based on [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phenol_formaldehyde_resin '''Phenol Formaldehyde'''] over which a paper pattern is laid and covered with a top layer of clear [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melamine_resin '''Melamine Formaldehyde'''].		[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Formica_(plastic) '''Formica'''] is a decorative '''Laminate''' often used to cover kitchen unit surfaces. The underside layer is based on [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phenol_formaldehyde_resin '''Phenol Formaldehyde'''] over which a paper pattern is laid and covered with a top layer of clear [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melamine_resin '''Melamine Formaldehyde''']. '''Post-Formed''' worktops are created by heating laminate to soften the resins, then forming it and bonding it onto the rounded edge of a '''[[Manufactured Board\|Particle Board]]''' base.


	[[File:Crystal Flooring.jpg\|200px\|right\|Crystal Flooring]]		[[File:Crystal Flooring.jpg\|200px\|right\|Crystal Flooring]]
	[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laminate_flooring '''Laminate Flooring'''] is based on a core of '''[[Manufactured Board\|~~Medium Density~~ Fibreboard ~~(MDF)~~]]''' or similar, over which is placed a paper photographic layer ''(to simulate timber for example)''. These middle layers are covered with a top '''Wear Layer''', made from a combination of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melamine_resin '''Melamine Formaldehyde'''] with [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aluminium_oxide '''Aluminum Oxide'''] particles - the percentage inclusion of which determines the various '''Wear Ratings'''. In addition, a Backing Layer is added the bottom to add stability and helps protect the planks from moisture.		[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laminate_flooring '''Laminate Flooring'''] is based on a core of '''[[Manufactured Board\|Fibreboard]]''' or similar, over which is placed a paper photographic layer ''(to simulate timber for example)''. These middle layers are covered with a top '''Wear Layer''', made from a combination of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melamine_resin '''Melamine Formaldehyde'''] with [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aluminium_oxide '''Aluminum Oxide'''] particles - the percentage inclusion of which determines the various '''Wear Ratings'''. In addition, a Backing Layer is added the bottom to add stability and helps protect the planks from moisture.


	[[File:ContiBoard.jpg\|200px\|right\|ContiBoard\|link=https://www.conti.co.uk/]]		[[File:ContiBoard.jpg\|200px\|right\|ContiBoard\|link=https://www.conti.co.uk/]]
	[https://www.conti.co.uk/ '''ContiBoard'''] is the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melamine_resin '''Melamine'''] plastic laminate covered '''[[Manufactured Board\|Chipboard]]''' commonly used to make shelves and self-assembly bookcases for example. It is available from most DIY stores as standard lengths and widths in white, plus a range of woodgrain effects, and can be joined using '''[[Dowel Joint\|Dowels]]''' or a variety of '''[[Knock Down Fittings, Brackets and Plates]]'''.		[https://www.conti.co.uk/ '''ContiBoard'''] is the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melamine_resin '''Melamine'''] plastic laminate covered '''[[Manufactured Board\|Chipboard]]''' commonly used to make shelves and self-assembly bookcases for example. It is available from most DIY stores as standard lengths and widths in white, plus a range of woodgrain effects, and can be joined using '''[[Dowel Joint\|Dowels]]''' or a variety of '''[[Knock Down Fittings, Brackets and Plates]]'''.
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	[[File:ContiBoard.jpg\|200px\|right\|ContiBoard\|link=https://www.conti.co.uk/]]		[[File:ContiBoard.jpg\|200px\|right\|ContiBoard\|link=https://www.conti.co.uk/]]
	[https://www.conti.co.uk/ '''ContiBoard'''] is the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melamine_resin '''Melamine'''] plastic laminate covered '''[[Manufactured Board\|Chipboard]]''' commonly used to make shelves and self-assembly bookcases for example. It is available from most DIY stores as standard lengths and widths in white plus a range of woodgrain effects, and can be joined using '''[[Dowel Joint\|Dowels]]''' or a variety of '''[[Knock Down Fittings, Brackets and Plates]]'''.		[https://www.conti.co.uk/ '''ContiBoard'''] is the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melamine_resin '''Melamine'''] plastic laminate covered '''[[Manufactured Board\|Chipboard]]''' commonly used to make shelves and self-assembly bookcases for example. It is available from most DIY stores as standard lengths and widths in white, plus a range of woodgrain effects, and can be joined using '''[[Dowel Joint\|Dowels]]''' or a variety of '''[[Knock Down Fittings, Brackets and Plates]]'''.


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	[[File:ContiBoard.jpg\|200px\|right\|ContiBoard\|link=https://www.conti.co.uk/]]		[[File:ContiBoard.jpg\|200px\|right\|ContiBoard\|link=https://www.conti.co.uk/]]
	[https://www.conti.co.uk/ '''ContiBoard'''] is the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melamine_resin '''Melamine'''] plastic laminate covered '''[[Manufactured Board\|Chipboard]]''' commonly used to make shelves and self-assembly bookcases for example. It is available from most DIY stores as standard lengths and widths in white plus a range of woodgrain effects, and can be joined using a variety of '''[[Knock Down Fittings, Brackets and Plates]]'''.		[https://www.conti.co.uk/ '''ContiBoard'''] is the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melamine_resin '''Melamine'''] plastic laminate covered '''[[Manufactured Board\|Chipboard]]''' commonly used to make shelves and self-assembly bookcases for example. It is available from most DIY stores as standard lengths and widths in white plus a range of woodgrain effects, and can be joined using '''[[Dowel Joint\|Dowels]]''' or a variety of '''[[Knock Down Fittings, Brackets and Plates]]'''.


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[[File:Laminate Image.jpg|200px|right|Laminate Image]]
A [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lamination '''Laminate'''] is a type of '''[[Composite]]''' created by bonding together multiple layers of material.

[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Formica_(plastic) '''Formica'''] is a decorative '''Laminate''' often used to cover kitchen unit surfaces. The underside layer is based on [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phenol_formaldehyde_resin '''Phenol Formaldehyde'''] over which a paper pattern is laid and covered with a top layer of clear [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melamine_resin '''Melamine Formaldehyde'''].

[[File:Crystal Flooring.jpg|200px|right|Crystal Flooring]]
[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laminate_flooring '''Laminate Flooring'''] is based on a core of '''[[Manufactured Board|Medium Density Fibreboard (MDF)]]''' or similar, over which is placed a paper photographic layer ''(to simulate timber for example)''. These middle layers are covered with a top '''Wear Layer''', made from a combination of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melamine_resin '''Melamine Formaldehyde'''] with [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aluminium_oxide '''Aluminum Oxide'''] particles - the percentage inclusion of which determines the various '''Wear Ratings'''. In addition, a Backing Layer is added the bottom to add stability and helps protect the planks from moisture.

[[File:ContiBoard.jpg|200px|right|ContiBoard|link=https://www.conti.co.uk/]]
[https://www.conti.co.uk/ '''ContiBoard'''] is the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melamine_resin '''Melamine'''] plastic laminate covered '''[[Manufactured Board|Chipboard]]''' commonly used to make shelves and self-assembly bookcases for example. It is available from most DIY stores as standard lengths and widths in white plus a range of woodgrain effects, and can be joined using a variety of '''[[Knock Down Fittings, Brackets and Plates]]'''.

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