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Melamine

What is Melamine?

Melamine is a versatile, synthetic material, made from durable melamine resin, which is often used as a decorative laminate layer on chipboard or MDF, giving furniture an attractive, low -maintenance finishing material that is available in different colors and patterns, suitable for various interior styles.

Melamine is a material that is often used in the production of furniture. The synthetic material is made from melamine resin, a type of plastic known for its durability, heat resistance, and scratch resistance. Melamine is often used as a decorative laminate layer on particle board or MDF. This gives the furniture an attractive and low-maintenance finish. Melamine is available in various colors and patterns. This makes melamine furniture suitable for various interior styles.

Main features and characteristics of Melamine:

Plastic top layer on MDF or chipboard. Smooth, scratch-resistant and water-repellent.

The pros and cons of Melamine

  • Advantages of Melamine

    ✅ Easy to maintain
    ✅ Affordable
    ✅ Many color and design options

  • Disadvantages of Melamine

    ❌ Not heat-resistant
    ❌ Less strong than solid wood

Maintenance advice for Melamine

Melamine requires little maintenance because the material has very strong, hygienic and a waterproof surface. Wipe your melamine surfaces regularly with a soft, dry cloth to remove dust and dirt. For daily cleaning you can use a soft cloth with warm water and a mild detergent.

For optimum protection of your melamine furniture, we recommend that you use our maintenance products.

Read more in our Melamine blogs