A Guide to LPM: Low-Pressure Melamine

What is LPM?

LPM is a sophisticated and cost-effective decorative surface used for various applications including cabinetry, joinery, wall paneling, and furniture such as shelving and storage cabinets in both residential and commercial settings.

HVG Decorative Building is proud to be the exclusive manufacturer and distributor of Wilsonart in Australia. Wilsonart LPM is manufactured locally at our HVG Manufacturing division in Craigieburn, Victoria. Our state-of-the-art European-made production equipment ensures high-quality manufacturing and delivers premium products. While LPM can be made and sourced across the world, the production process remains the same.

The production of LPM involves the following key steps:

1. Preparation of Decorative paper: Decorative paper is printed with the desired design, such as wood grain, solid colours, or abstract patterns. This paper is then impregnated with melamine resin that provides durability and resistance to moisture and heat.
2. Preparation of the Substrate: The substrate, usually made of Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF) or particleboard, is prepared. These materials provide a stable and smooth base for the melamine surface.
3. Lamination Process: The impregnated decorative paper is placed on the substrate. This assembly is then subjected to heat in a low-pressure laminating press. The heat and pressure cause the melamine resin to cure, bonding the decorative paper to the substrate and forming a hard, durable surface.
4. Trimming and Cooling: During the lamination process the panels are trimmed to desired dimensions, ensuring a clean, finished product. The panels are then cooled to allow the resin to fully cure and stabilise.
5. Quality Control: The finished LPM panels undergo quality control checks to ensure consistency in color, pattern, and finish. Tests are also conducted to verify the durability, resistance to scratches, moisture, and heat.

LPM is a versatile and cost-effective material with benefits including:

• Durability: LPM surfaces are hard, resistant to scratches, stains, and heat.
• Variety: Available in a wide range of colours, patterns, and textures, including wood grains, solid colours, and minerals.
• Cost-Effective: LPM is generally more affordable than other surface materials like high-pressure laminates (HPL) or natural wood veneers.
• Ease of Maintenance: LPM surfaces are easy to clean and maintain, making them ideal for high-use areas.
• Versatility: LPM can be cut using standard woodworking tools to create intricate design and customized furniture pieces or joinery, as well as drilled and routered to accommodate hardware, lighting and fixtures.

Wilsonart LPM Cabinetry Doors & Panels

HVG Decorative Building is the proud exclusive distributor of Wilsonart LPM in Australia. With a diverse selection of contemporary décors and finishes, these panels are designed to meet current design trends. Matching edging and alignment to the Wilsonart HPL (High Pressure Laminate) range ensures seamless coordination, allowing you to tell a cohesive story with your design projects.

Australian Made

Our Wilsonart LPM Panel range is made in Victoria at HVG Manufacturing. HVG Manufacturing specialises in the production of LPM Decorative Panels. With state-of-the-art high quality production technologies, they can produce the most current and innovative finishes available in the Australian market.

Being able to manufacture locally ensures stability in supply, improved quality and lead times, and an ability to produce a focused range with flexibility and nimbless at the core.

The Wilsonart range

Our selection of Wilsonart LPM Panels has been carefully curated to offer timeless designs, with over 50 decors that complement a variety of design palettes.

The range is categorised into three categories: Woodgrains, Concretes & Stone, Neutrals and Colour.

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Be inspired

Beyond the features and benefits of this material, Wilsonart LPM’s beauty needs to be seen to be believed. The range has been designed to align with the Wilsonart HPL range and available with matching edging, for a seamless finish. Explore beautiful projects that feature a range of Wilsonart LPM decors and be inspired.

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