According to the different steel plates used in the pressing process of melamine decorative paper, the surface process can be divided into categories such as smooth,matte ,glossy , textured, embossed, leather, radiographic, and synchronized pattern.
Commercial Texture Options for Formica® Brand Laminate
Formica® Brand offers a variety of product textures for our laminate. Utilize these textures to create the perfect look for any project.
The texture options offered by Formica® Brand Laminate can enhance products in many ways. Some textures cross over into multiple categories, while others were created specific to the product itself. Each texture brings life to every design through its unique properties.
Textures for Solid Color Laminates
A variety of textures is available for the entire line of solid color laminates by Formica Corporation. Using depth and light, these textures transform the solid colors. Everything from a sophisticated matte texture, a versatile textile feel, intricate dot pattern and more.
Marbles on black Formica laminate with ML Monolith texture
Monolith (-ML)
Price level: Select – Monolith is only available on certain solid colors. See the National Product Guide for more detail.
Application: Horizontal & vertical
Description: A large-scale flowing pattern that offers an authentic stone feel combined with a matte visual.
Marbles on black Formica laminate with Matte texture
Matte (-58)
Price Level: Standard
Application: Horizontal & vertical
Description: Imparts a warm, pleasing effect that enhances the beauty of color and produces great clarity and depth.
Marbles on black Formica laminate with Gloss texture
Gloss (-90)
Price Level: Select
Application: Horizontal & vertical
Description: Ideal for applications that require maximum smoothness and reflectance.
Marbles on black Formica laminate with MC Microdot texture
Microdot™ (-MC)
Price Level: Select
Application: Vertical & horizontal
Description: A low-sheen texture with subtle, concave circles arranged in tight grid formation.
Marbles on black Formica laminate with SP Sculpted texture
Sculpted™ (-SP)
Price Level: Select
Application: Vertical & light duty horizontal
Description: Horizontal lines meander across the laminate sheet in a slightly undulating fashion.
Marbles on black Formica laminate with PX Plex texture
Plex (-PX)
Price Level: Premium
Application: Horizontal & vertical
Description: The small-scale, versatile surface texture has a textile feel, crisp touch and low-gloss sheen.
Marbles on black Formica laminate with PG Pure Grain texture
Pure Grain (-PG)
Price Level: Premium
Application: Horizontal & vertical
Description: Highly usable woodgrain texture that adds dimension and depth to solid colors
Marbles on black Formica laminate with NG Natural Grain texture
Natural Grain (-NG)
Price Level: Premium
Application: Horizontal & vertical
Description: An even-textured woodgrain structure featuring a low-luster, medium-pore design.
Marbles on black Formica laminate with WR Woodbrush texture
Woodbrush™ (-WR)
Price Level: Premium
Application: Vertical & horizontal
Description: Linear or rift cut grain with subtle ticking is a perfect complement to solid colors.
Textures for Patterned Laminates
While the patterned laminates can speak for themselves, these simple textures can transform the surface. Playing with the trendy gloss or chic plex will complement any design. While the simplistic textures do not compete with the pattern, they are durable and easy to clean.
Marbles on black Formica laminate with Matte texture
Matte (-58)
Price Level: Standard
Application: Horizontal & vertical
Description: Imparts a warm, pleasing effect that enhances the beauty of color and produces a great clarity and depth.
Marbles on black Formica laminate with Gloss texture
Gloss (-90)
Price Level: Select
Application: Horizontal & vertical
Description: Ideal for applications that require maximum smoothness and reflectance.
Marbles on black Formica laminate with PX Plex texture
Plex (-PX)
Price Level: Premium
Application: Horizontal & vertical
Description: The small-scale, versatile surface texture has a textile feel, crisp touch and low-gloss sheen.
Textures for Woodgrain Patterns
Woodgrain patterns are realistically enhanced by the textures below. The blend of the textures and pattern creates a natural complement to warm up any space.
Marbles on black Formica laminate with Artisan texture
Artisan™ (-43)
Price Level: Standard
Application: Horizontal & vertical
Description: Reminiscent of the hand-rubbed, oiled texture used by craftsmen to produce fine wood surfaces.
Oiled Wood Texture
Oiled Wood (-26)
Price Level: Premium
Application: Horizontal and Vertical
Description: A modernized, low-luster natural texture with delicate open-pore ticking in a casual, nonlinear layout.
Marbles on black Formica laminate with NG Natural Grain texture
Natural Grain (-NG)
Price Level: Premium
Application: Horizontal & vertical
Description: An even-textured woodgrain structure featuring a low-luster, medium-pore design.
Marbles on black Formica laminate with WR Woodbrush texture
Woodbrush™ (-WR)
Price Level: Premium
Application: Vertical & horizontal
Description: Linear or rift cut grain with subtle ticking is a perfect complement to modern straight-grain woods.
Marbles on black Formica laminate with PG Pure Grain texture
Pure Grain (-PG)
Price Level: Premium
Application: Horizontal & vertical
Description: Highly usable woodgrain texture that adds dimension and depth to wood patterns
Textures for Stone Patterns
The variety provided through these textures is similar to many looks that can be achieved with real granite and stone. Pair these textures with IdealEdge® by Formica Corporation for unmatched realism.
Marbles on black Formica laminate with Scovato texture
Scovato™ (-34)
Price Level: Premium
Application: Horizontal & vertical
Description: A light texture that is smooth to the touch with a low-gloss visual.
Marbles on black Formica laminate with RD Radiance texture
Radiance® (-RD)
Price Level: Premium
Application: Horizontal & vertical
Description: Shimmering, brilliant smooth gloss is penetrated with texture. Complemented by 3D holographic facets that refract and reflect light in natural-veined patterns highlighting stone and granite looks.
Marbles on black Formica laminate with Etchings texture
Etchings™ (-46)
Price Level: Premium
Application: Horizontal & vertical
Description: A softly polished and etched surface dappled with highlights from tiny fractures and fissures reminiscent to those found in natural granite and stone.
