Laminate Finish Options
Sheens and Textures
Each laminate manufacturer offers their own unique finishes and the terms used to describe them. Some finishes are smooth-textured with either low, medium or high sheen (gloss) while others have a textured surface plus a sheen level.
Below is a handy table outlining all the available finishes for each brand along with their designated codes (in brackets), and a brief description. Come and visit our office to see them in person!
Pionite Laminate | |
| Suede (SD) | Low gloss, textured finish. |
| Crystal (CR) | Fine pebble grained finish with medium gloss. |
| Stonex (SX) | Three dimensional texture that resembles natural stone & exceeds all industry wear resistance standards. |
Wilsonart Laminate | |
| Matte (60) | Textured finish with a moderate reflective quality. |
| Fine Velvet (38) | A smooth textured finish with moderate reflective value. |
| Crystal (90) | A very finely beaded texture that minimizes smudges and finger marks, and disguises scratches and wear. |
| Quarry (52) | A smooth, high sheen surface with small scale fissures embedded randomly, similar to characteristics that are naturally associated with organic like materials. |
| Gloss (01) | A mirror sheen finish, which gives a smooth brilliant finish. |
| Textured Gloss (07) | A textured finish which reproduces the sheen of waxed wood furniture. |
| Antique (22) | A mixture of varying low gloss features, indicative of the surface of aged stone or antique metal. |
| High Definition Mirage(35) | A medium scale texture carrying a matte-gloss differential that provides an optical surface effect that adds dimension and depth to laminate. |
| High Definition Facet(45) | A medium to small scale texture providing an optical surface effect that adds dimension and depth to laminate. It is comprised of a blend of matte and gloss areas. |
| High Definition Glaze(55) | A layering of matte features over a glaze of semi-gloss, creating a time-worn effect. |
Formica Laminate | |
| Matte (58) | A finish that imparts a warm, pleasing effect that enhances the beauty of colour and produces a greater clarity and depth. |
| Scovato (34) | A lightly textured surface and smooth to the touch with a low gloss appearance. |
| Crystal (42) | A small scale textured finish which imparts a brighter, more durable finish. |
| Artisan (43) | Resembles hand rubbed, oiled finish to produce fine wood furniture and surfaces. |
| Etchings (46) | A softly polished and etched surface dappled with highlights from tiny fractures and fissures reminiscent to those found in natural granite and stone. |
| Radiance (RD) | Shimmering brilliant smooth gloss finish as penetrated with texture. It is complimented by 3D holographic facets that refract and reflect light in natural-veined patterns highlighting stone and granite looks. |
Arborite Laminate | |
| Breccia (BC) | A finish that displays the effects of time and the elements; smooth, yet lightly pitted, it conveys the appearance of stone laid centuries ago. |
| Cashmere (CA) | A matte texture with a slight sheen. |
| Diamond (DI) | A fine beaded texture which minimizes smudges, finger marks and offers optimum scratch resistance. |
| Impression (PIM) | A matte, pre-polished finish to resemble stone’s essential nature. |
| Luminous (LM) | A softly polished stone texture that displays the effects of gentle weathering. |
| Refined Matte (RM) | A special, smooth non-gloss finish resembling actual wood veneer. |
| Velvatex (VL) or (PVL) | A smooth, furniture finish texture. |
| Vista (PVL) | A polished, glossy stone finish with a lustrous look. |
Nevamar Laminate | |
| Textured (T) | A finish with fine graining that softens patterns and solids. |
Lamitech Laminate | |
| Matte(MT) | A low gloss finish. |
| Pietra (PT) | A finish created by contrast between Gloss and Matte features that appear randomly in the laminate. |
| Splendor (SP) | A natural look, appropriate for marble and granite patterns, which enhances the brightness of the design. |
| Gloss (GL) | A high sheen finish. |