LAMINATE COLOUR RANGE

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: Formica® White Ellipse Formica® White Kashmir (AR Plus®)

FORMICA® White Kashmir (AR Plus®)
Finishes
Formica® 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® 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.
Formica® Honed
Formica® Riverwash™
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® Etchings
Formica® Naturelle™
Antimicrobial laminates
More than ever people are looking for ways to What effect does Protec+
fight the spread of germs, with one of their biggest have on bacteria on a surface?

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

Laminate as a splashback
The variety and durability of laminate makes it Splashback compliance. Formica® laminate is
suitable for many applications including splashbacks. suitable to use as a splashback behind electric and
It’s stylish, durable, easy to clean and offers you the gas cook tops. The following distances must be
variety needed to help personalise your space. adhered to:
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
Electric cook top: Formica® laminate can be used
Easy to clean as a splashback material behind an electric cook top
provided that it is kept at a distance of at least 100mm
7 year warranty 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
Note: 1. All gas appliance installations must comply with AS/NZS
that it is kept at a distance of at least 200mm from
S601.1: Gas Installations. 2. All electric cook top installations must be
in accordance with the cook top manufacturer’s instructions. the periphery of the nearest gas ring.
 FORMICA® COLOUR RANGE

Snowdrift V Snowdrift A Crystal White V Crystal White A

Warm White V Warm White A Pure Marble V Pure Marble A

White Silver V Malibu V Baikal V Cocoa Sand V

White Finestone V White Finestone A Bliss Shitake V Finesse Sand V

White Quartz E Mineral Spa V Rock Salt V Finesse Stone V

White Kashmir A White Kashmir E Concrete Stone V Finesse Taupe V

Key:
Mist Grey V Mist Grey A Dawn Grey V Sarum Grey V
E = Etchings

A = AR Plus® (GlossPlus)

H = Honed

M = Metal

N = Naturelle™

R = Riverwash™

V = Velour Seal Grey V Silver Strata V Silver Strata A Smoke Strand V

Streetlight V Streetlight A Antique V Antique A Umbrian Granite V
Wiluna White Wiluna White

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

French Sandstone V Sand Crystal V Doe Skin V Mulga V Tuscan Marble V

Ash Woodline V Antler V Velveteen V Velveteen A Cocoa Marble E

Cappuccino V Earth Wash V Café Crema A Cinnamon Ash V Jamocha Granite E

Iron Ore V Iron Ore A Pietro Nero V Pietro Nero A Mocca Pearl A

Mocha Strand V Charred Oak V Brushwood V Ebony Wood N Jarrah Legno N

Mocha V Prestige Walnut V Fini Wenge V Straight Grain V Blackened Legno N

Wenge
White Ellipse V Endless Greytone V Silver Shadow V New Stainless Steel V Cosmopolitan R
Concrete

Ice Quarstone A Elemental Concrete V Arctic Stone V Brushed Silver V Grey Ellipse V

Grey Finestone V Brushed Zinc V Perlato Granite E Sarum Strand V Endless Smoke V

Flint Crystal V Flint Crystal A Metropolitan V Metropolitan A Grey Kashmir A

Concrete Concrete

Brushed Nickel V Bliss Cinder V Asphalt V Asphalt A Deep Anthracite V

Storm V Flinders Black V Flinders Black A Blackstone V Blackstone A

Ironstone V Ebony Oxide V Basalt Slate E Basalt Slate H Black V

Graphite V Brushed Aluminium M Brushed Pewter M Polished Aluminium M Black Finestone A

Refined Oak V Fini Blonde V Aged Ash N Idyllic V Oiled Legno N

Soft Maple V Tasmanian Ash V Cherry V Jarrah V Pomegranate V

Tangelo Dotscreen V Tangelo Halftone V Energise V Red Ellipse V Memphis Red V

Citrus Halftone V Sunflower V Bud V Mint Dotscreen V Memphis Green V

Aqua Dotscreen V Caribbean V Blueberry Halftone V Memphis Blue V Blue Moon V

Just Blue V Ink V Blue Quartz V Endless Indigo V Flinders Blue V

Indian Sage V Plex Aluminium M Plex Argent M Plex Graphite M Plex Gold M

Glossy White Magnetic Matt Black Magnetic

 Formica® Glossy White Magnetic

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
Rolled edge profile
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 Square edge profile

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
*Refer to availability guide for details on minimum radius for particular colours.
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Magnetic laminate
Get 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 Magnetic Formica® Matt Black 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® Soapstone Sequoia Formica® 180fx® Carerra Marble

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Metallic laminate
Metallic 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® Plex Graphite
Formica® Plex Gold
FORMICA® AR Plus®
Solid Colours
Create 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® 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® ColorCore® Black,
White and Folkestone
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Formica® 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).

© Copyright Reserved. 2016, Laminex New Zealand®. Formica® is marketed, distributed and manufactured by Laminex New Zealand®. A division of FLETCHER BUILDING PRODUCTS LTD.
Formica® 180fx®, AR Plus®, ColorCore® and Protect® are the registered trademarks of Fletcher Building Holdings Ltd and used under licence by Laminex New Zealand®, a division of
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