HPL Sheet Manufacturer

HPL sheets

Composite Box’s HPL laminates have earned strong market trust through continuous product development and maintaining high flexibility. We offer an extensive selection of standard patterns and designs, along with a rich color palette. Options include natural wood tones, various wood stains, stone textures, and vibrant patterns, with custom colors also available.

Our products serve diverse applications across furniture, home interiors, refrigerated trucks, cargo bodies, RVs, construction, restaurants, hospitals, schools, ships, and both indoor/outdoor settings.

Below are selections from our product range:

why choose us?

Customer Satisfaction

Insisting on high quality products and servers, centered around customer experience

Quality Assurance

We strictly control every production process to bring reliable quality assurance to our customers.

Advanced Production Line

The world’s top production line ensures product precision and efficiency.

Customization

We provide 100% customization, making orders less difficult.

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Production Process

HPL panels are manufactured using decorative paper impregnated with melamine resin (including a wear layer) and phenolic resin kraft paper as the base material. During manufacturing, the wear layer, decorative layer, and multiple layers of kraft paper are precisely laminated. A textured steel plate is then placed over the decorative layer. Subsequently, the entire assembly undergoes a single hot-pressing process at high temperature (approximately 150°C) and high pressure (>5MPa), firmly bonding all layers into a solid sheet. Finally, after cooling and trimming, the finished product features a distinct surface texture and exceptional wear resistance.

What colors of HPL sheets do you offer?

We provide wood grain, stone grain, metallic textures, and solid-color HPL sheets with diverse surface finishes. As a leading HPL composite manufacturer, we offer over 200 styles:

  • Solid Colors: White, Snow White, Gray, Black, Deep Obsidian or Charcoal Black, Navy Blue, Burgundy, Orange, Yellow, and other RAL solid colors.
  • Wood Grain Series: Walnut, Oak, Cherry, Maple, Gray Oak, Natural Wood, Smoked Wood, and other highly realistic natural wood finishes.
  • Stone Series: Marble (White Carrara, Black Golden Flower), Concrete Gray, Limestone, Sandstone, and other modern industrial styles.
  • Metal/Special Textures: Brushed Metal, Fabric Texture, Leather Grain, Concrete Finish, Matte/High-Gloss/Velvet, etc.
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What HPL processing services do you offer?

HPL surfaces are smooth, scratch-resistant, stain-resistant, and easy to clean. Edges are precision-ground for safety and burr-free finish. Postforming technology enables seamless 180° curved wrapping, providing moisture resistance and hygienic coverage with no dead corners—ideal for kitchen countertops and laboratories.

  • Available textures: Matte, velvet, glossy, fabric-like
  • Professional edging: ABS/PVC/color-matched HPL for seamless aesthetics
  • Post-forming: Integrated curved molding for durability and moisture resistance
  • Supports CNC machining with diverse color and pattern options

HPL Sheet Applications

  • Kitchen countertops
  • Office desktops
  • Laboratory countertops
  • Cabinet doors
  • Interior partitions
  • Exterior wall cladding
  • Store counters
  • School furniture
  • Hospital wall panels
  • Bathroom vanities

FAQ

HPL (High Pressure Laminate) is a decorative composite material formed by pressing multiple layers—resin-impregnated kraft paper (phenolic resin core layer), decorative paper, and a melamine protective layer—under high temperature and pressure (approximately 1000-1500 psi). Scratch-resistant, heat-resistant, stain-resistant, and fire-retardant, it is commonly used for furniture surfaces, countertops, wall panels, and similar applications.

Primary materials include: multiple layers of phenolic resin-impregnated kraft paper (core layer, providing strength), decorative paper (pattern/color), and melamine resin-impregnated cover paper (protective layer, abrasion-resistant). Optional fire-retardant, antimicrobial, or waterproof-enhanced resins are available. Prioritize environmentally friendly, low-formaldehyde grades (e.g., E0/E1).

Paper impregnation with resin (phenolic/melamine);

Layer stacking (core layer + decorative layer + protective layer);

High-temperature/high-pressure pressing (130-150°C, 1000+ psi);

Cooling, trimming, quality inspection. This process forms a dense, durable thermoset structure.

Key control points: uniform resin content, consistent impregnation depth, precise pressure/temperature, thickness tolerance, surface defect inspection (e.g., bubbles, color variation), abrasion/impact resistance testing, formaldehyde emission testing. Complies with EN438 or GB/T standards to ensure product stability and durability.

Common grades: Standard, High Wear, Chemical Resistant, Fire Rated, Compact HPL (self-supporting). Thickness ranges from 0.6-1.5mm thin sheets to 6-20mm solid panels; select grade based on application.

HPL surfaces are inherently water-resistant, moisture-proof, and resistant to humidity penetration. However, it is not fully waterproof. Unsealed edges or prolonged immersion may cause moisture absorption and swelling. For kitchen/bathroom applications, edge banding is recommended, or choose waterproof-enhanced grades, which outperform standard laminates.

Under normal indoor use, HPL can last 15-30 years or longer, depending on environment and maintenance. Its strong scratch, heat, and stain resistance make it durable even in high-traffic areas (e.g., commercial settings), far exceeding ordinary veneer materials.

HPL is neither pure plastic nor wood, but a composite material: 60-70% paper base (kraft paper + decorative paper), 30-40% thermosetting resin (phenolic/melamine). After high-pressure curing, it exhibits thermoset plastic-like properties while retaining a cellulose-based substrate.

HPL generally outperforms PVC: superior scratch resistance, impact resistance, heat resistance, longer lifespan, and enhanced fire resistance. PVC is softer, more affordable, and waterproof, but prone to scratching and deformation. Choose HPL for commercial/high-durability applications; opt for PVC when budget is limited or flexibility is required.

HPL features high surface hardness and excellent scratch resistance (thanks to its melamine protective layer), making it resistant to everyday scratches. However, prolonged friction from extremely sharp objects or grit may leave marks. Avoid dragging heavy objects and use protective pads; it significantly outperforms standard laminates or wooden surfaces.

They serve different purposes: MDF is a base material—flat and easy to process but not water-resistant with average strength. HPL is a surface layer—scratch-resistant, stain-resistant, and highly impact-resistant. They are often used together (HPL laminated onto MDF). HPL provides superior durability and aesthetics. In pure durability comparison, HPL wins. MDF is more suitable for cost-sensitive internal structures.

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