High gloss laminate used for new Glasgow casino
2008-05-19

The new Alea Glasgow Casino features Abet’s new high gloss HR LAQ high pressure laminate in all its washrooms.

Cubicle specialists Decra Ltd worked with casino architects Real Studios Limited to design the washrooms and specified Abet’s HR LAQ as it not only provided a collection of bold and bright colours but also provided very high resistance to scratching, wear and abrasion making it perfect for this kind of application where the combination of high performance and visual appeal are paramount.

HR LAQ is a Collection of Horizontal Grade Standard (HGS) laminate which provides architects and designers with a choice of 24 bold and bright colours. Having only recently been launched, it has already proved very popular with architects, designers and shopfitters worldwide for retail, washrooms, changing rooms and similar applications. In response to this, Abet will extend the range of finishes and colours for HR LAQ later this year. In addition, the company will add certain decorative designs and finishes from other Collections to the range, including the popular Legni woodgrain and I Finti ranges.

On the outside upside
2008-05-12

Abet’s MEG collection of exterior grade laminate has been extended to embrace a new raft of new colours, styles and finishes. MEG is a self-supporting high pressure laminate (HPL) for cladding the exterior of buildings, balconies and other applications.

In addition to the 23 traditional plain colours, new swatches have been added to the MEG Wood finish together with three new simulated-concrete colours. A new innovation is MEG Metal which is available in five colours. Importantly, it is now possible to incorporate Abet’s digital printing technology. This means that almost any design, photograph or pattern can be reproduced in stunning detail to give architects and designers unparalleled freedom to create unusual and dramatic building facades.

MEG is a solid grade, load-bearing, high pressure laminate which carries a BBA Agrément Certificate. Its high physical and technical performance means that it can withstand all types of weather and temperature, as well as being resistant to strong UV light, acid rain, abrasion and damage. The chemical composition and the closed structure of the panels provides a graffiti-resistant surface which can be cleaned using normal cleaning agents.

Raising The Roof
2007-10-15

High pressure laminate from Abet’s Serie Metalli collection has been used to clad the refurbished bar front and doors of the prestigious Roof Gardens Nightclub in London’s Kensington.

Specified by W2 Design Associates, Serie Metalli is a popular choice for this kind of application where a stylish and fashionable finish is of paramount importance to complement the overall interior decoration.

Nightclubs are among the most fashion-led of places. Here, designers need to select materials which are inherently attractive and which perform exceptionally well. This is why high pressure laminates are often favoured over traditional materials. Not only will they resist heavy use and abuse but the range of colours, textures and effects available is almost limitless. For these reasons, of the most popular laminates used is Abet’s Metalli range.

The Metalli range is particularly suitable because the metallic finishes combine with a chic high-tech quality to give shimmering effects which are enhanced by the ever-changing lighting. The range comprises over 85 high pressure laminates with real metal surfaces protected by a lacquering and anodising process. The choice for designers extends across silver, grey, gold and copper. Each has multi-reflective ribbed and mottled textures to complement with the sharp acid-like yellows, greens and blues that also distinguish the Series.

Owned by Virgin Limited Edition, the Roof Gardens Nightclub is set on two floors, and forms part of Sir Richard Branson’s private collection of retreats. The gardens feature over one and a half acres of themed gardens, exotic wildlife and unparalleled views of London's spectacular skyline. They provide a haven of style and relaxed glamour, where visitors are surrounded by exotic flamingos, babbling brooks and exotic palm trees all situated one hundred feet above Kensington High Street.