Front Edge Profile
Advantages
- Best option for front edge.
- Laminate is continuous from the top to the front to the underside of the benchtop.
- There is no break in the pattern of the laminate.
- Soft on the hands.
- Most common radius is 9mm.
Disadvantages
- Not suitable for curved fronts.
- A join is needed every time there is a change in direction of the benchtop.
- Not suitable when there is a waterfall leg.
Rolled Front Edge
Profile of Rolled Front Edge
Advantages
- Can do curves.
- Can avoid a join if the benchop dimension overall size is less than 3600 x 1500mm.
- Ideal for waterfall legs.
Disadvantages
- The dark edge of the laminate sheet is seen.
- The laminate pattern is not continuous between the top and front surfaces. Only noticeable with large patterns, veins.
Square Front Edge (No Join)
Dark Line of Square Front Edge
Curved Front Edge
Advantages
- Premium look
- No visible dark edges
- Color printed on the outside surface of the ABS tape.
- Color printed on the inside surface of the Acrylic tape.
- Has all the advantages of Square Front Edge profile.
Disadvantages
- Costs more than Square Front Edge profile.
- Only selected colors are available with ABS / Acrylic Edges
ABS Front Edge
Acrylic Front Edge
Benchtop End
- Most common method to end the benchtop.
- Used for benchtops with either Rolled or Square front edge profile.
On benchtops with Rolled Front Edge profile, we can roll the end of the benchtop, however, we need to chop the corner as it is impossible to have both rolls meeting perfectly on the corner and still look acceptable.
Not all laminate colors can be rolled on the ends due to the way the laminate sheet is manufactured.
Rolled End with chopped corner
Sink Mounting
Advantages
- Protect the laminate edge from damage.
- More long lasting.
- The recommended method for fitting the sink into the laminate.
Disadvantages
- Water cannot be squeegeed into the sink bowl
Top Mount Sink
Advantages
- Water can be squeegeed into the sink bowl.
Disadvantages
- If objects hit the edge of the sink bowl, the laminate edge will bear the brunt of the impact, with time, the edge will not look good.
- More labour intensive and therefore costs more than top mount.
- Not all sinks can be fitting under mount into laminate benchtops.
Under Mount Sink
Upstands
Advantages
- Laminate is a continuous piece from the top surface to the top of the upstand.
- Excellent waterproofing of the wall.
- There is no break in the pattern of the laminate.
- Your splashback is done with the benchtop.
Disadvantages
- Adds to the cost, however, it could be cheaper than a glass or tile splashback
Coved Upstand
Advantages
- Good waterproofing of the wall.
- Your splashback is done with the benchtop.
- Can be placed at back of benchtop or end of benchtop
Disadvantages
- The laminate pattern is not continuous between the top and the upstand. Only noticeable with large patterns, veins.
Square Upstand
The most popular and in-vogue colours from Laminex. This collection changes to reflect our biggest selling colours.
Featuring Prime's most versatile colours that will suit any décor.
These laminates are narrower in width, so work out the same price if your benchtop fits within certain dimensions. Check with us first if these colours would be suitable for your project.
This range of Wilsonart laminates that we have named the Urban collection features a range of industrial greys with different texture finishes.
The laminates look fantastic, although the narrower than standard dimensions need to be considered to ensure they are suitable for your project.
Our Standard Collection covers the standard high pressure laminate catalogues from our key laminate suppliers, Wilsonart and Laminex (Formica/Laminex).
Follow the links below to view.
Most Popular Colours |
Most Popular Colours |
| Laminex New Zealand is the supplier of Formica and Laminex brands of High Pressure Laminate. ABS edge tape is available for most colours.
For the full range of standard colours, follow the link below to get to the laminate page. |
Acero is the supplier of Wilsonart brand High Pressure Laminate. For colour options other than the above, follow the link below to get to the laminate page. Check the dimensions of any laminate sheet you select are 3660 x 1530mm to ensure that colour may be part of our standard collection. ABS edge tape is not available on standard colours. |
The Super Saver Collection is a range of neutral colours at a discounted price. Note: These laminates are not suitable for coved upstands.
The Ultra Saver Collection showcases great value colours which are ideal for rentals, holiday homes and wherever a more economical laminate is preferred.
Note: These laminates are non-standard sizing which means they may not be suitable for all projects and they are also not suitable for coved upstands.
Gloss laminate finishes are visually stunning and add real class to your benchtop.
All brands offer gloss finishes but not for all colours. These are the main gloss finishes that we offer, and recommend you obtain samples to gauge their 'look' which cannot be accurately represented on screen. Please note: For best results, we recommend using a square front edge finish with gloss laminates benchtops.
Gloss laminate finishes from Laminex are visually stunning and add real class to your benchtop.
These are the main gloss finishes that we offer from Laminex. We recommend you obtain samples to gauge their 'look' which cannot be accurately represented on screen. Please note: For best results, we recommend using a square front edge finish with gloss laminates benchtops.
Our Classic Gloss laminate is visually stunning and adds real class to your benchtop.
This is our Classic Gloss laminate. We recommend you obtain a sample to gauge the 'look' which cannot be accurately represented on screen. Please note: For best results, we recommend using a square front edge finish with gloss laminates benchtops.
Gloss laminate finishes from Wilsonart are visually stunning and add real class to your benchtop.
These are the main gloss finishes that we offer from Wilsonart. We recommend you obtain samples to gauge their 'look' which cannot be accurately represented on screen. Please note: For best results, we recommend using a square front edge finish with gloss laminates benchtops.
Gloss Plus 180fx laminate finishes from Laminex are visually stunning and add real class to your benchtop.
180fx brings the latest high definition printing techniques to create large, 'no-print-repeat' patterns across the width of the sheet. We recommend you obtain samples to gauge their 'look' which cannot be accurately represented on screen. Please note: For best results, we recommend using a square front edge finish with gloss laminates benchtops.
180fx Matt and Satin finishes from Laminex represent sophistication and beauty with unmatched realism.
180fx brings the latest high definition printing techniques to create large, 'no-print-repeat' patterns across the width of the sheet. We recommend you obtain samples to gauge their 'look' which cannot be accurately represented on screen.
Prime Soft Matt laminates are a firm favourite of New Zealand designers and are anti-fingerprint with a matt finish that is soft to touch.
The Laminex Alucci™ is a new generation of material and technology in ultra-matte surfaces. The collection features six colours with a high level of abrasion, stain, fingerprint, and chemical resistance.
Prime Matera laminates feature a matt finish that is soft to touch. ABS edge tape is available for some colours.
This curated collection of woodgrains have been selected from different brand suppliers.
This curated collection of woodgrains have been selected from Laminex.
This curated collection of woodgrains have been selected from Prime Laminates.
This curated collection of woodgrains have been selected from Wilsonart.
These laminates suit benchtops that are 2400mm max length.
Benchtops longer than this will have a join in the laminate. Check with us to ensure your benchtop would suit this size. Also, this laminate is suitable for square front-edge only.
Wilsonart HD combines the most dramatic designs and textures with Antimicrobial Protection and Enhanced Scratch and Scuff-Resistant surfaces.
