Guides
A guide to Laminex finishes
From luxurious super-matte, organic and subtle finishes through to premium textured woodgrains – and everything in between – the MADE by Laminex range has a solution for every space.
Explore this guide to discover the differences between our range of finish options, comparing the cost, durability and applications, to find the best finish for your next project.
Explore this guide to discover the differences between our range of finish options, comparing the cost, durability and applications, to find the best finish for your next project.
Natural
AbsoluteMatte®
AbsoluteGrain®
AbsoluteGloss
Flint
Chalk
Nuance
Silk
Diamond Gloss
Why is finish choice important?
In any space, finish choice is important for many reasons. On the surface, it can affect the look and feel of a room. Textures and colours that pop and standout create interest and tones as they interact with light and time of day. While subtle finishes can help a surface blend in and serve as support to other features of a space, like furniture, fixtures or creative joinery choices.
Finish choice can also impact the possible applications of a product, as well as its functionality and durability. For example, in high traffic spaces like a large family home or a busy office kitchen, matte or textured finishes provide a subtle, contemporary look, with the durability of laminate. On the other hand, a sleek and refined appearance can be achieved with gloss finishes, their reflective surfaces can enhance natural light and add a luxurious tone to your space. However, due to their reflective finish, they can be more prone to signs of wear and are often better suited to vertical applications like doors and panels.
Understanding how each finish responds to light, touch, and usage patterns ensures a design that is both visually appealing and practical for everyday life – learn more about each of the finish options available in the Laminex range below.
Explore your options
When selecting finishes for your project, there’s a lot to consider. Listed below is a quick guide to all the Laminex finish options so you can discover which ones are the best fit for your next project.
| Finish | Applications | Cost | Features | Decors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Natural |
Available across high-pressure laminate (HPL), decorated board & compact laminate. |
$ |
Highly durable |
Broad range of: |
|
AbsoluteMatte® |
Available in high-pressure laminate (HPL), Panels, and Compact Laminate. |
$ |
Super-matte |
14 decors: |
|
AbsoluteGrain® |
Available on Decorated Board. |
$ |
Premium matte woodgrain finish. |
14 decors: |
|
AbsoluteGloss |
Suitable for vertical use, providing a practical and cost-effective alternative to 2 Pac polyurethane-painted MDF for cabinetry doors and panels. |
$ |
Uses technologically advanced foil to deliver a super-high-gloss finish. |
6 decors: |
|
Flint |
Available on decorated board, suitable for vertical use in cabinetry. |
$ |
Subtly textured. |
Broad range of: |
|
Chalk |
Available across high-pressure laminate (HPL) & decorated board. |
$ |
Low-gloss tactile finish. |
Extensive range of Woodgrains. |
|
Nuance |
Available across high-pressure laminate (HPL) & decorated board. |
$ |
Recreates the effect of sandblasted straight woodgrain. |
Range of: |
|
Silk |
Available for vertical applications only on decorated board. |
$ |
Sleek Semi-gloss finish. |
12 decors: |
|
DiamondGloss |
Available exclusively as high-pressure laminate (HPL), and is ideal for use as a visually striking benchtop surface. |
$ |
Stunning high-gloss surface. |
Range of decors: |
Premium finishes
For projects with a distinctive look and feel in mind, we offer a selection of premium finishes designed to elevate Australian spaces even further, while maintaining the durability and versatility of laminate.
AbsoluteGrain®
Years of research and development have led to this premium, tactile finish with subtle texture variation and intricate detailing that achieves the organic look and deel of natural timber, available across a range of new and existing woodgrains and solid colours.
AbsoluteMatte®
A super-matte, intriguingly tactile and fingerprint resistant surface suitable for benchtops and cabinetry, Laminex AbsoluteMatte® uses advanced technology to deliver fingerprint resistance, plus antibacterial protection for added peace of mind.
AbsoluteGrain® is a premium, tactile finish available across a range of new and existing woodgrains and solid colours.
Cabinetry and benchtop in Laminex Kalamata AbsoluteMatte®.
Ready to take the next step?
We recommend you take a closer look at potential finishes, and experience the differences first hand before you commence your next project. Visit our showroom or order free samples from Laminex.com.au.
