Question and Answers

Visit the eShop. Browse your way around the window and take a look at the decors you like. You will also find all the specifications of the decor and its available sizes and finishes. Add the decors to your cart, then place your sample order.

The project assistance team is also available to take your sample requests or provide additional information. You can contact them at +33 553735689.

Yes, Polyrey can ship free samples within 24-48 hours anywhere in Europe. For that click here.

Yes, in this case it should be a self-supporting HPL Compact with a minimum thickness of 8 mm.

Yes, this is what we call a Digital Laminate where the decorative sheet is replaced with the desired design print. Discover our Signature range, and submit your own designs by contacting the project assistance team. 

Yes, the Polyrey Design Studio allows you to view all our decors, in different applications and in different market segments.

Go to the “Where to Buy” section. Then, select your country and postal code. A list of local distributors will appear.

Polyrey only sells its products to professionals, specialised distributors or industrial firms who in turn process them.

No, there are two types of laminates available.  High Pressure Laminates (HPLs) and Continuous Pressure Laminates (CPLs).

EN 438 is the European Standard to which the high pressure decorative laminates (HPLs) must comply.

High Pressure Laminate is made of phenolic resin impregnated sheets and a melamine resin impregnated decor, which are bonded under the combined effect of heat and high pressure, thus producing a highly durable product.

The melamine-faced laminate is a decorative sheet impregnated with phenolic resin which is pressed at low pressure on a chipboard substrate and has a lower surface resistance than the HPL but is ideal for less demanding applications which do not require the use of a more durable HPL.

HPL (High Pressure Laminate) is manufactured via a high pressure/high temperature lamination process, while a CPL (Continuous Pressure Laminate) is laminated under low pressure. This results in variations in performance, particularly in terms of strength and ease of installation.

HPLs should be stored in a dry and enclosed place, with a temperature range of 10°C to 30°C and a relative humidity between 40% and 60%. HPLs should be stored flat.

The various life cycle tests carried out on HPLs produced an estimated  lifespan of 50 years.

The maximum temperature that a laminate can withstand is 180°C with a maximum contact time of 20 min. Different specifications apply to different products (Reysitop compact, in particular), for which resistance can be up to 220°C.

HPL can be cleaned with common household cleaning products, and water and soap. For grease stains, use a degreaser such as Degraiss'net, acetone, or paint solvents.

Yes, there are several levels of flame retardancy for HPLs, the Class M1 materials being considered the most fireproof.

No there is no actual way of repairing a damaged or scratched surface.

However, the surface of our TOUCH finish can be repaired using a special sponge which reduces surface scratches.

Yes, an EN 438 compliant HPL is tested and designed to withstand prolonged contact with water or moisture (maximum contact time 48hrs).

HPL is made of 65% kraft paper and 35% thermosetting resin which both polymerise under heat and pressure.

Cleaning products may vary from one product to another. Please refer to maintenance literature for the particular product.

A grid of equivalence was developed by the ICDLI (International Committee of the Decorative Laminates Industry) to determine the relationship between the European standard and national standards. You will find it in our brochure.

Once produced, the HPL is chemically inert which enables its use in food contact applications. The HPL is mainly used as surface protection for worktops/countertops.

 In addition, all Polyrey HPLs and compacts are antibacterial Sanitized grade (except for TOUCH finish HPLs).

A thin HPL is generally bonded to its substrate using a vinyl or neoprene adhesive (especially in industrial adhesive bonding applications), resorcinol or epoxy resin.

A thin HPL can usually be glued on any type of substrate, including wood-based materials such as chipboard and MDF. It can also be applied onto metal but requires special expertise.

A backing sheet of the same weight as the laminate should be used to balance the assembly and prevent warping.

It is recommended to use a carbide tipped saw to cut HPLs (speed of about 3,000 rpm with a 52-tooth saw). In all cases, a straight and sharp edge blade should be used to produce precise and clean cuts.

A circular saw equipped with around 90 carbide teeth operated at a speed of 3,500 rpm.

HPL is designed to withstand a certain level of UV exposure equivalent to that encountered during indoor use.

For outdoor use, we offer a thicker HPL Compact, which is designed and tested to withstand the combined effects of UV radiation and weather conditions. Discover the range of exterior compact, FACADE.

Yes, with an epoxy resin based primer. The substrate must be clean (free of dust, grease, etc.)

To view a particular decor, go to the eShop or enter the code or name of the decor in the search box.
You can also filter the decors by application, colour, finish, etc. Finally, you can use Polyrey Design Studio to view a decor in a simulation.

Yes, you must have an account to order samples. This account can also be used on our Polyrey mobile app.

No, there are two types of laminates available. High Pressure Laminates (HPLs) and Continous Pressure Laminates (CPLs).