by Brianna Crandall — May 26, 2014—Abet Laminati’s compact-grade laminates are now providing both protection and attractive coloring to lockers and other surfaces in The Healthy Living Zone, which forms part of the Wigan Life Centre for public services near Manchester, U.K.
Abet Laminati’s High Pressure Laminates are reportedly a popular choice for this type of heavy-duty application, and are commonly specified for lockers, table tops, vanity units and cubicles. Their finish provides a tactile, hardwearing and attractive surface coupled with excellent resistance to impact, scratches and abrasion, says the company.
The compact grade’s solid-core construction in 6mm, 10mm or 12mm thickness makes it an ideal choice for areas prone to high moisture and humidity, such as leisure centers, swimming pools and changing rooms, because there is no risk of peeling, cracking or delamination. The fully self-supporting boards are also easy to work with for cutting and fabrication.
The facility uses a combination of compact-grade laminates from the Colours and Legni woodgrain ranges. The mix of different hues of blues, greens and black and white, together with the woodgrains, reportedly created bright, colorful and dramatic cubicles, lockers, benches and vanity units, all fabricated by specialist manufacturer TBS.
Abet Ltd’s dedicated U.K. and Ireland Cubicle and Locker Collections comprise over 50 different colors and textures in a range of plain colors, speckled finishes, woodgrains and textured surfaces.
As with all ranges from Abet Laminati, the laminates reportedly meet or exceed all European and British performance standards for resistance to wear, heat, moisture, impact and scratching. In addition, they are widely used in situations where high-quality performance and design can be carefully crafted together to create an attractive visual experience, says the company.
Italy-based Abet Laminati is said to be Europe’s largest manufacturer of high-pressure laminates. The company has facilities around the world, including in North America.
