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Laminates enhance Little Chef makeover
ABET LAMINATI has recently supplied a selection of high pressure laminates for the new concept Little Chef refurbishment in Popham designed by Ab Rogers Design. These comprise four different shades of warm red from the Abet’s comprehensive Colours collection. The laminates have been used throughout the restaurant on the table tops and features in order to add dramatic colour and vibrancy to the interior, to complement the furniture and to provide a contrast with the sky blue ceiling, floor and counter fronts. The colours were also chosen to create a fun environment suitable for hard wear and children!
Abet’s high pressure laminates are the popular choice for this type of application where durability and high performance are required. Furthermore, the unlimited choice of designs and surface finishes are ideal for situations where aesthetically pleasing interior design, function and form are carefully crafted together to create an enjoyable visual experience for customers.
The interior scheme was designed and specified by Ab Rogers who was appointed by Michelin Star chef Heston Blumenthal to create a new future-facing concept to take the Little Chef Restaurant brand into the 21st Century. The result is a multi-sensual oasis and an escape which reflects the best of contemporary British design and hospitality based on fresh food, good service and a positive attitude.
Samples and technical literature are available from Abet's sample line on (tel 020 7473 6915) or visit www.abetuk.com.
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Creating a platform for Richard Rogers
Stratificato solid core high pressure laminate from ABET LAMINATI has been used for the bases for new Richard Rogers exhibition - ‘From the House to the City’ recently on display at the Design Museum in London.
The exhibition, which celebrates Lord Rogers’ work, was designed by Ab Rogers Design and the Stratificato was used in several plain colours to help differentiate between the various architecturally-themed areas. Stratificato is perfect for this kind of application where a combination of heavy duty and high performance surface is needed with a strong, self-supporting core.
Stratificato is a high-pressure, decorative, self-supporting compact grade laminate available in thicknesses from 2mm to 30mm thicknesses. The core is manufactured from Kraft paper in a range of colours and is available with the chosen decorative finish applied to both surfaces to provide a flat and dimensionally stable laminate. It is usually fabricated in plain colours and woodgrain finishes, but can be fabricated with most of 1000+ finishes available from ABET LAMINATI’s ranges.
It has several advantages over traditional woodcore substrates including high surface and edge impact resistance, excellent moisture and water resistance and high resistance to chemicals. In addition it is quick and easy to assemble without the need for edging and adhesives.
Samples and technical literature are available from Abet's sample line on (tel 020 7473 6915) or visit www.abetuk.com
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Adding colour to children’s displays
Magnetico magnetic high pressure laminate and a selection of plain colours in different finishes and textures have been supplied by ABET LAMINATI for use on an interactive ‘art cart’ at the National Museum of Scotland.
The mobile cart was developed and designed by National Museums Scotland’s design team. Currently sited in the National Museum’s main hall, it houses a selection of children’s activities including activity trails, sketchbooks, zoetrope strips to create animations and “Colour me in” sheets with objects from the collections. All activities relate to objects in the collections or to special exhibitions. The Art Cart was designed to be a self-service unit for family audiences. It also includes drawers with crayons and pencils, scissors and other activity tools. Additionally, there is the magnetic board made from Abet’s Magnetico where visitors can display their artwork.
Magnetico is a magnetic laminate made with sheets of wire mesh that can be used as a chalkboard or as a white dry erase board. Several colours including hues of blues and greens were used in smooth and textured finishes to create bright and attractive tactile appeal.
High pressure laminate is ideal of this kind of applications where durability and high performance is required along with strong visual appeal.
Samples and technical literature are available from ABET LAMINATI's sample line on (tel 020 7473 6915) or visit www.abetuk.com
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