{"id":831,"date":"2019-06-20T09:00:40","date_gmt":"2019-06-20T08:00:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.burgessfurniture.com\/assets\/blog\/?p=831"},"modified":"2019-08-30T17:25:55","modified_gmt":"2019-08-30T16:25:55","slug":"table-design-know-how-what-does-high-pressure-laminate-mean","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.burgessfurniture.com\/blog\/table-design-know-how-what-does-high-pressure-laminate-mean\/","title":{"rendered":"TABLE DESIGN KNOW-HOW: WHAT DOES HIGH PRESSURE LAMINATE MEAN?"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Tables are the unsung heroes of meeting spaces, breakout areas, boardrooms and banqueting.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">But to be reliable and stylish day in, day out, tables need a surface that\u2019s sturdy and robust.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">This is where HPL comes in. HPL \u2013 or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.burgessfurniture.com\/resource-centre\/fabrics-finishes-hpl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">High Pressure Laminate<\/a> \u2013 is a decorative surface material that\u2019s applied to selected Burgess tables.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Made by bonding multiple sheets of resin coated kraft paper, decorative paper and a melamine overlay at high temperature and pressure<em>, <\/em>the result is a very strong and durable table-top that is highly damage resistant, capable of coping with everything from coffee spills and hot cups to unexpected impact.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Burgess HPL styles range from the Classic Collection \u2013 think maple, walnut, oak and cherry \u2013to the contemporary Design Collection of whites, blacks and greys and wood-effect.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Here\u2019s an overview of HPL in action on different tables in the Burgess range so you can see how this amazing material is the best of both worlds for style and strength for any end-use:<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>A-Fold range \u2013 great for banqueting<\/strong><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_852\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-852\" style=\"width: 657px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-852\" src=\"https:\/\/www.burgessfurniture.com\/assets\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/AFold-Visuals_grey-lights-empty-room-darker-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"AFold circle table burgess furniture hpl\" width=\"657\" height=\"493\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.burgessfurniture.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/AFold-Visuals_grey-lights-empty-room-darker-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.burgessfurniture.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/AFold-Visuals_grey-lights-empty-room-darker-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.burgessfurniture.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/AFold-Visuals_grey-lights-empty-room-darker-1024x768.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 657px) 100vw, 657px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-852\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Featuring \u2192 A-Fold circle table with White HPL top and Evosa 08\/2 chairs<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The 180mm-sized Burgess <a href=\"https:\/\/www.burgessfurniture.com\/assets\/user\/other_files\/ONLINE_A_Fold_Table_Brochure_round.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A-Fold<\/a> range comes in HPL with a durable protective T-Barb edge in a choice of colours. The Burgess A-Fold offers style, convenience and effortless storage without the worry of folding table wobble thanks to its unique locking mechanism that firmly secures the table during use. It\u2019s available in rectangle, round and D-end with optional triangular corner pieces.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>A-Cross range \u2013 great for breakout areas<\/strong><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_854\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-854\" style=\"width: 657px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-854\" src=\"https:\/\/www.burgessfurniture.com\/assets\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/A-Cross-Bruchure-Hero-Image-300x212.jpg\" alt=\"A-Cross table burgess furniture\" width=\"657\" height=\"465\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.burgessfurniture.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/A-Cross-Bruchure-Hero-Image-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.burgessfurniture.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/A-Cross-Bruchure-Hero-Image-768x543.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.burgessfurniture.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/A-Cross-Bruchure-Hero-Image-1024x724.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 657px) 100vw, 657px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-854\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Featuring \u2192 A-Cross AC1 with Acacia HPL top and Junea 10\/3 chairs<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The new <a href=\"https:\/\/www.burgessfurniture.com\/assets\/user\/other_files\/DIGITAL_A-Cross_Brochure.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A-Cross<\/a> range solves the issue of the traditional space-sapping coffee table. A small, elegant and versatile table, it\u2019s ideal for breakout spaces or anywhere where space is premium.\u00a0 Available with either a round or square HPL top with a chamfered edge, A-Cross has two height options and a choice of natural, walnut-stained or charcoal stained hardwood legs.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Configure-8 \u2013 great for boardrooms<\/strong><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_855\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-855\" style=\"width: 657px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-855\" src=\"https:\/\/www.burgessfurniture.com\/assets\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Image-courtesy-of-Hilton-Amsterdam-Airport-Schiphol-Meeting-Room-15-16-Netherlands-4-CR-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"Image courtesy of Hilton Amsterdam Airport Schiphol - configure 8 burgess furniture\" width=\"657\" height=\"370\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.burgessfurniture.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Image-courtesy-of-Hilton-Amsterdam-Airport-Schiphol-Meeting-Room-15-16-Netherlands-4-CR-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.burgessfurniture.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Image-courtesy-of-Hilton-Amsterdam-Airport-Schiphol-Meeting-Room-15-16-Netherlands-4-CR-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.burgessfurniture.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Image-courtesy-of-Hilton-Amsterdam-Airport-Schiphol-Meeting-Room-15-16-Netherlands-4-CR-1024x576.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 657px) 100vw, 657px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-855\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Featuring \u2192 Configure-8 tables with After Eight Maple HPL top and Flair 17\/1A chairs<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.burgessfurniture.com\/assets\/user\/other_files\/DIGITAL_Configure_8_Brochure.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Configure-8<\/a> is head of the table when it comes to the best boardroom solutions. A slim and sleek HPL table, its discreet linking clips allow you to configure the set-up to suit your needs. Each table features an elliptical hardwood edge for superior styling and stacking. Styles include rectangle, D-end, Quadrant Corner and an optional detachable modesty panel.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Explore Burgess Furniture HPL styles<\/strong><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_856\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-856\" style=\"width: 657px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-856\" src=\"https:\/\/www.burgessfurniture.com\/assets\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Image-courtesy-of-JW-Marriott-Marquis-Majlis-2-Meeting-Room-UAE-1-CR-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"Image courtesy of JW Marriott Marquis -Burgess Furniture\" width=\"657\" height=\"370\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.burgessfurniture.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Image-courtesy-of-JW-Marriott-Marquis-Majlis-2-Meeting-Room-UAE-1-CR-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.burgessfurniture.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Image-courtesy-of-JW-Marriott-Marquis-Majlis-2-Meeting-Room-UAE-1-CR-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.burgessfurniture.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Image-courtesy-of-JW-Marriott-Marquis-Majlis-2-Meeting-Room-UAE-1-CR-1024x576.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 657px) 100vw, 657px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-856\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Featuring \u2192 System-C tables with Black HPL tops and Orvia 12\/3T chairs<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Choose the best HPL table match for your space. Browse our brochure to explore different HPL styles and colours or talk to our team on\u00a00330 333 9258, or via email at sales@burgessfurniture.com<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tables are the unsung heroes of meeting spaces, breakout areas, boardrooms and banqueting. But to be reliable and stylish day in, day out, tables need a surface that\u2019s sturdy and robust. This is where HPL comes in. HPL \u2013 or High Pressure Laminate \u2013 is a decorative surface material that\u2019s applied to selected Burgess tables. 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