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PVC laminate covering for kitchen cabinets

If you are looking for the perfect PVC decorative film for your modular kitchen, wardrobe, or furniture, you might want to consider PVC laminates. This article is about the definition, properties, applications of PVC laminates.

What is PVC laminate?

PVC laminate is a sheet of material created by fusing decorative film and plastic resins in the shape of sheets. They are available in various finishes, including Matte, glossy, textured, embossed, high gloss, and various patterns and solid colour. PVC laminates are multi-layered laminate sheets based on Poly Vinyl Chloride, made by compressing paper and plastic resins under high pressure and temperature. They are used as a decorative layer on top of raw surfaces such as plywood.

What are the Properties of PVC Laminates?

PVC laminate sheets are thin, and range from 0.05 mm to 2 mm in thickness. They are flexible and you can bend them up to 90 degrees around the edges, making them suitable for intricate designs with ridges. The material is versatile and lends itself to varied colours, patterns and textures. They come in matte, metal, gloss and ultra-gloss finishes, with an assortment of textures including wood, stone and leather.

PVC laminates are impervious to water, heart, corrosion and termites, and can also be treated to have antibacterial properties. This makes them ideal for modular kitchen units. They are more durable compared to other finishes, and hence are conducive to long-term use, while also being economical.

What are the applications of PVC laminate?

Laminate sheets not only increase the aesthetic appeal but also add to the durability of the unit, as they are scratch-resistant, waterproof and easy to clean. PVC is widely used for office cabinets, modular kitchen units, wardrobes, furniture, bathroom cabinet, interior door or wall panel and more.

The PVC laminate is cost effective and easy to make home look and feel brand new.