About HPL
All About HPLHPL, fully known as High Pressure Laminate and also known by the brand name Trespa™, is made up of many layers of very thin wood, pressed together under very high pressure. This high pressure gives it its rigidity. The panel consists of intermediate layers and a decorative color layer with a UV-resistant top layer. It is easy to work with and self-supporting.
The great advantage of HPL is that this material is much less affected by environments where the humidity is not optimal. In addition, HPL is highly resistant to scratches and cracks.
HPL panels are widely used for high-quality advertising panels, walls, kitchens, and desks, as well as for exterior applications such as cladding, fascia boards, roof and gutter edges. Exterior HPL is available in 7 RAL colors from stock.
Specifications
| Material | High Pressure Laminate (HPL) |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Trespa™, compact laminate, solid core panel |
| Max sheet size | 4200 × 1610 mm (exterior 3050 × 1300 mm) |
| Thicknesses | 3 – 15 mm (exterior 6 mm) |
| Exterior colors | 7 RAL colors from stock |
| UV-resistant | Yes (exterior quality, 1- or 2-sided) |
| Moisture-resistant | Very good, even with varying humidity |
| Scratch-resistant | Good resistance to scratches and tears |
| Editable | Sawing, milling, drilling, machining |
| Specific gravity | 1,4 kg/m²/mm |
Properties
- Durable and weather-resistant
- Hard and rigid sheet material, self-supporting
- Good resistance to scratches and tears
- Insensitive to fluctuating humidity
- Easy to edit and assemble
- Electrically insulating
- Relatively heavy (1.4 kg/m²/mm)
- Opaque or translucent
Applications
- Facade cladding and fascia boards
- Roof and gutter edges, dormers
- High-quality publicity panels
- Walls, kitchens and desks
- Damp rooms and sanitary facilities
- Structures where low weight matters
- Lightboxes and illuminated signage
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Frequently asked questions about this material
Is HPL the same as Trespa?
Trespa™ is a brand name for HPL (High Pressure Laminate). We supply HPL panels of comparable quality, also known as compact panels or solid-core panels.
Which colors are available from stock?
Exterior HPL in 7 RAL colors: traffic white (9016), off-white (9010), light gray (7035), blue (5011), black (9005), anthracite (7016), and dark green (6009). Interior HPL in white (approximate RAL 9010).
Is HPL suitable for facades?
Yes, exterior HPL has a UV-resistant top layer and is exceptionally well-suited for cladding, fascia boards, and dormers.
Can HPL be used in humid rooms?
Yes, HPL is much less affected by environments with fluctuating humidity than, for example, wood or MDF.
What does single-sided or double-sided UV mean?
With double-sided UV, both sides are UV-resistant and can be used as the visible side. With single-sided UV (such as black 9005 and anthracite 7016), one side is suitable as the exterior side.
