Laminate Colour Range

Formica® White Kashmir (AR Plus®)

FORMICA®

The variety and durability of Formica® laminate makes it suitable for all lifestyles. Whether a family with young children sharing meals at the breakfast bar or a couple entertaining in their kitchen, laminate can create the look you desire with all of the added benefits of a softer, warmer and long-lasting material.

Stylish, durable and easy to clean, Formica® is the perfect solution for surfaces and benchtops, in both commercial and residential spaces. Available in a range of finishes, Formica® offers you the variety needed to help personalise your space.

Backed by a seven year limited warranty, Formica®

laminate, a trusted household name for over 100 years, gives you complete confidence when it comes to choosing laminate.

Front Cover: Benchtop: Formica® Elemental Concrete Back wall: Formica® Matt Black Magnetic

Stain resistant

Moisture resistant

Antimicrobial

Scuff resistant

Easy to clean

7 year warranty

Formica® Etchings

Formica® Riverwash™

Formica® Honed

Formica® Naturelle™

FinishesFormica® Velour is a matt finish that delivers a clean and modern look. The most popular finish in the Formica® range, Velour is suitable for all situations.

Formica® Etchings is a dynamic surface featuring a softly polished and textured feel. Achieved through gentle accents of dappled highlights and tiny fractures, it is reminiscent of the finish found in natural stones and granite.

Formica® Honed features a low sheen satin finish, with subtle surface clefts and crevices that mimic softly brushed stone.

Formica® Riverwash™ Low-lustre Riverwash™ lends its soft patina and dual gloss texture to quartzstone and granite patterns, as well as designs inspired by man-made materials.

Formica® Naturelle™ Clean and simple, our Naturelle™ finish has a dry-wax appearance and an embossed “ticking” texture that imparts a realistic grain effect. Naturelle is ideal for any surface where you desire the character of wood, but need the easy-care attributes of laminate. Recommended for light-duty horizontal and vertical interior applications.

Formica® AR Plus® (GlossPlus®) is a superior high gloss finish. With greater abrasion and scuff resistance, horizontal surfaces will maintain their shine over standard gloss laminates.

FORMICA® White Kashmir (AR Plus®)

Formica® laminate is no different from any other material in that darker colours, gloss and semi-gloss finishes, such as AR Plus, GlossPlus or Etchings will show scratches and superficial wear and tear more readily than lighter colours or lower gloss finishes.

Antimicrobial laminatesMore than ever people are looking for ways to fight the spread of germs, with one of their biggest concerns being clean surfaces. Whether in the home or in public spaces such as hospitals, schools, sports clubs and shopping centres, Formica® Protec+® antimicrobial laminate provides an innovative surface that inhibits the growth of bacteria and fungi.

Food safe

Independently tested for antibacterial and antifungal efficiency in accordance with IS022196:2011, JIS Z2801 and ASTM G21

Available in selected colours, please refer to the Formica® laminate availability guide for details.

Laminate as a splashbackThe variety and durability of laminate makes it suitable for many applications including splashbacks. It’s stylish, durable, easy to clean and offers you the variety needed to help personalise your space.

A highly cost effective solution for splashbacks, laminate is available in a wide variety of decors,

colours, patterns and finishes.乙

Durable; scratch, stain and wear resistant

Water resistant

Easy to clean

7 year warranty

What effect does Protec+ have on fungus on a surface?

Note: 1. All gas appliance installations must comply with AS/NZS S601.1: Gas Installations. 2. All electric cook top installations must be in accordance with the cook top manufacturer’s instructions.

Splashback compliance. Formica® laminate is suitable to use as a splashback behind electric and gas cook tops. The following distances must be adhered to:

Electric cook top: Formica® laminate can be used as a splashback material behind an electric cook top provided that it is kept at a distance of at least 100mm from the periphery of the nearest heating element.

Gas cook top: Formica® laminate can be used as a splashback material behind a gas cook top provided that it is kept at a distance of at least 200mm from the periphery of the nearest gas ring.

What effect does Protec+ have on bacteria on a surface?

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Snowdrift V Snowdrift A

Cocoa Sand V

Pure Marble V Pure Marble A

Silver Strata ASilver Strata VSeal Grey V Smoke Strand V

White Quartz E

Finesse Sand V

Finesse Stone V

Sarum Grey V

Finesse Taupe V

Bliss Shitake V

Mist Grey V Mist Grey A

Concrete Stone V

Dawn Grey V

Warm White V Warm White A

Rock Salt V

Crystal White V Crystal White A

White Kashmir A

Mineral Spa V

White Kashmir E

Baikal V

White Finestone V

Malibu V

White Finestone A

Key:

E = Etchings

A = AR Plus® (GlossPlus)

H = Honed

M = Metal

N = Naturelle™

R = Riverwash™

V = Velour

Polished Aluminium M

Ash Woodline V

Mocha Strand V Brushwood V Ebony Wood N

Cinnamon Ash V

Provenance V

Iron Ore V Iron Ore A Pietro Nero V Pietro Nero A

Streetlight AStreetlight V

Alpine Marble V Alpine Marble A Amaretto Stone V Amaretto Stone A

French Sandstone V Sand Crystal V Doe Skin V

Umbrian Granite V

Cappuccino V

Antler V

Café Crema A

Mocca Pearl A

Mocha V

Velveteen V Velveteen A

Earth Wash V

Charred Oak V

Fini Wenge VPrestige Walnut V

Jamocha Granite E

Cocoa Marble E

Tuscan Marble V

Jarrah Legno N

Mulga V

Blackened Legno N

Antique Wiluna White

V Antique Wiluna White

Straight Grain Wenge

V

A

Sarum Strand VBrushed Zinc V

Brushed Nickel V

Basalt Slate E

Elemental Concrete V

Endless Smoke V

Grey Kashmir A

Brushed Silver V

Flint Crystal V Flint Crystal A

Storm V

Arctic Stone V

Silver Shadow V New Stainless Steel V

Asphalt V Deep Anthracite VBliss Cinder V

Graphite V

Asphalt A

Ironstone V

Blackstone V Blackstone AFlinders Black V Flinders Black A

Black V

Quarstone A

Perlato Granite E

Ebony Oxide V

Grey Ellipse V

White Ellipse V Endless Greytone V

Grey Finestone V

Black Finestone A

Basalt Slate H

Metropolitan Concrete

V Metropolitan Concrete

Brushed Aluminium M Brushed Pewter M

Cosmopolitan Concrete

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Just Blue V

Ink V

Blue Quartz V

Blue Moon V

Flinders Blue V

Idyllic VRefined Oak V

Soft Maple V Tasmanian Ash V

Fini Blonde V

Cherry V

Energise VSunflower V

Pomegranate V

Memphis Red V

Jarrah V

Indian Sage V Memphis Green VBud V

Memphis Blue V

Oiled Legno NAged Ash N

Plex Gold MPlex Graphite M

Caribbean V

Plex Aluminium M Plex Argent M

Matt Black Magnetic Glossy White Magnetic

*Refer to availability guide for details on minimum radius for particular colours.

Splashback: Formica® Glossy White MagneticBenchtop: Formica® Grey Finestone

Cabinetry: Formica® Brushwood

Popular benchtop profiles

Rolled edge. Formica® laminate can be rolled to a minimum radius of 8mm for solid colours and 4.5mm for stones, abstract patterns and woodgrains*. The tighter radius for stone patterns allows for a similar look and finish to a stone benchtop. Popular for kitchen benchtops, a rolled edge provides a clean, consistent look with no joins, is cost effective, and extremely hardwearing with good chip and impact resistance. It is also ideal for environments where pointed edges need to be avoided or impact with the body might occur.

Square edge is made by clashing the benchtop edge with a piece of the same laminate to create a true square edge. A traditional Formica® laminate look, a dark line will be visible on lighter colours.

Acrylic edgetape is available to match selected colours from the Formica® 180fx® laminate range. Complimenting the high gloss stone decors, acrylic edgetape creates a greater depth of colour and with the décor being printed on the back of the edgetape protects the décor and colour on the edge from damage. The durable, sleek, square edge finish creates the realistic look of a stone slab at a fraction of the cost.

Acrylic edgetape

Square edge profile

Rolled edge profile

FORMICA® Magnetic laminateGet creative with interactive surfaces. Glossy White is an ideal whiteboard surface, while Matt Black is perfect as a chalkboard. Both laminates have an embedded metal foil layer that ensures magnetic objects will hold strongly to the laminate surface. Suitable for a variety of vertical applications, bring your surfaces to life with Formica® Magnetic laminate.

Formica® Matt Black MagneticFormica® Glossy White Magnetic

FORMICA® 180fx®

Formica® 180fx® laminate offers inspiration on a grand scale. Achieving an unprecedented large scale design, this sophisticated laminate replicates the beauty and magnitude of natural stone capturing every little nuance and detail.

Offering an unmatched realism, its striking colour variations and intricate veining deliver a unique, luxurious look that’s perfect for residential and commercial benchtops, countertops and vertical applications.

Formica® 180fx® Black Fusion Formica® 180fx® Carerra Marble

Formica® ColorCore® Black and White

FORMICA® AR Plus® Solid ColoursCreate visual impact with Formica® AR Plus® Solid Colours. These 1.2mm high gloss laminates deliver an exceptional flat gloss finish and depth of colour that is highly resistant to scuffs and abrasions.

Suitable for horizontal and vertical uses, Formica®

AR Plus® can be used in applications such as benchtops, countertops, point of sale units, wall, door and cabinetry surfaces. Matching high gloss edgetape makes for a fantastic, high wear alternative to painted cabinetry. Formica AR Plus Solid Colours can also be used as a writeable surface provided instructions in the Formica Care and Maintenance Guide are followed.

FORMICA® ColorCore®

Create the seamless benchtop look with Formica® ColorCore® laminate. Featuring the high performance characteristics of Formica® laminate, ColorCore® has a solid coloured-through core which eliminates the dark line sometimes associated with laminate edges. With increased levels of wearability and reduced visual impact of chips and scratches, ColorCore® is ideal for applications such as benchtops, countertops, point of sale units, doors and work surfaces.

FORMICA® Metallic laminateMetallic laminate combines the colour and character of real metals with the practical, flexible properties of laminate. Created as a texture on top of real metal foils, metallic laminates achieve a textile feel, with a crisp touch and low gloss sheen.

Part of the Formica® metallic range, Plex is a highly desirable and tactile laminate surface that exudes quality and helps achieve a fresh, timeless look. With a globally recognised Red Dot award for design, this cutting edge collection is perfect for innovative projects.

FORMICA® ARtouch™Formica® ARtouch™ is a material like no other. Visually striking with state of the art functionality and little maintenance required, Formica ARtouch is the next generation of surface materials. Elegant and sleek with a contemporary matte finish, it feels softer and works harder than many other laminate surfaces. Also included is technology that channels away moisture from fingerprints meaning you can enjoy the soft touch without leaving a trace and the ability to heal accidental abrasions. It’s the surface that looks good, feels good, and stays that way.

Formica® Plex Graphite Formica® Glossy White Magnetic

Formica® ARtouch™ Black

Copyright Reserved 2017, Laminex New Zealand®. Formica® is marketed and distributed by Laminex New Zealand®, a division of Fletcher Building Products Limited. Formica®, 180fx®, AR Plus®, Colorcore®, ARtouch™, Protect® and Laminex New Zealand® are registered trademarks of Laminex New Zealand® or its related company licensors.

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For more information visit www.formica.co.nz or call 0800 303 606Formica® is marketed and distributed by Laminex New Zealand®, a division of FLETCHER BUILDING PRODUCTS LTD. The colours of the photographs and swatches depicted in this brochure are as close to the Formica® range as modern photographic, lighting and printing processes allow. The colour/finish combinations shown are available at the time of publication, but are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time. Formica® is no different from any other material in that darker colours and gloss finishes will always show scratches and superficial wear and tear more readily than lighter colours or lower gloss finishes. Such surfaces require more care and maintenance and Laminex New Zealand® recommends the use of laminate cleaning products (or mild household cleaning products). Please visit our website, www.formica.co.nz, for specific care and cleaning information. Note that in certain lights or from different angles wipe down marks may be visible after cleaning. Formica® should be protected from strong direct sunlight as continuous exposure may cause discolouration or fading to the surface over time. Please obtain a copy of the terms and conditions of the Formica® 7 Year Limited Warranty from Laminex New Zealand® or visit www.formica.co.nz. This warranty is in addition to any rights that may exist under the Consumer Guarantees Act (1993).

This publication is printed using vegetable based

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