What surface finishes are best for horizontal applications?
Formica high-pressure laminates come in a variety of different surface finishes. Some are available over a number of ranges; others are integral to particular designs and patterns. The choice of surface finish is important functionally as well as aesthetically. For example, textured surfaces and light colours normally have better scuff and scratch resistance than do plane surfaces and dark colours. Glossy laminates and dark plain colours are therefore not recommended for heavy duty working surfaces. Plane and lightly textured surfaces are more easily cleaned than deeply textured finishes.
