Back To Nature,
New Formica® Brand Laminates
Beneath the waves of a rambling river, nature sometimes reveals man-made materials that have been aged to a fine patina by ever-flowing water. Now, Formica Corporation brings the look of water-smoothed concrete, aggregate and burnished metal indoors with its new Riverwash™ High Pressure Laminate (HPL) Finish Collection for residential and commercial applications. Smooth and sleek as a glinting stone washed ashore, the finishes bring an array of new design possibilities for architects, designers, builders and consumers.
The trend for naturalized man-made materials continues to evolve as people seek more ways to add outdoor colors and textures to indoor environments. According to Renée Hytry, senior vice president global design, Formica Corporation, “The popularity of granite and stone has extended to cast concrete as an interior decorative element. At the same time, interest in metal has gone beyond stainless steel, brushed nickel and bronze to metals that offer a weathered, industrial look. Our new Riverwash Collection offers many more choices to complement the mix of naturalized materials that have become so popular in today’s interiors.”
Riverwash Laminate
New to the palette, The Riverwash Collection has a textured finish that recalls the look and feel of man made materials aged to a fine patina by the elements. With two distinctive series and its unique texture, this durable laminate surface will bring natural beauty to any room.
Etchings Laminate
The Etchings Collection features a softly polished and etched surface dappled with highlights from tiny fractures and fissures reminiscent of those found in real granite or stone. With its diverse range of colors and patterns there’s a look here for every taste.
Honed Laminate
The Honed Collection features a range of styles and colors that reflect the look and feel of textural stone. With its low sheen, satin finish and subtle clefts and crevices, it’s designed to mimic the natural warmth of softly brushed stone.
For color samples of the new Formica® Brand Laminate, visit any SBS store.
