Transform Your Kitchen Spaces With Fire Retardant Laminates

Merino Laminates, February 7, 2022

Kitchen is one of the most used spaces in the home, when thinking of redesigning the kitchen area, there are plenty of options you can opt for but selecting the right material providing safety & security can be tricky. Gone are the days when wood and stone were the only choices, but today with the help of evolving technology, Merino has introduced fire retardant laminates aka mica sheets to add to the security feature of your kitchen and fire prone areas. With Fire Retardant laminates Merino aims to give a makeover to your interiors without compromising on safety.

 What are Fire Retardant Laminates?

Merino FR+ Laminates or mica are Performance Laminates created with décor paper & Kraft paper, impregnated with specially formulated MF/PF resin that has been modified with proprietary additives to impact flame retardant properties. These Halogen free Fire Retardant Laminates eliminate the risk of toxic smoke, are safe, sturdy and easy to maintain. These mica sheets are intended for application in areas that require enhanced protection against the threat of fire and smoke. The range offers a huge assortment of exquisite designs, colors and finishes to choose from.

Merino Fire Retardant Laminates are popular for a variety of applications in fire prone areas like- kitchen, cabinets, interior doors, wall panels and on furniture in public places like airports, hotels, office building, malls, multiplexes, schools, hospitals, banks and also in ship building industry.

Benefits of Using Fire Retardant Laminates in the Kitchen

Reduces Risk of Smoke-  FR+ Laminates are treated with fire retardant chemicals that minimize smoke emission and delay the temperature rise, making it more resistant to fire and ill effects.

Resistant to Fire- These mica sheets/laminates are approved by Warrington fire laboratory, UK as per BS-476 standard and tested as per ASTM E-84 standard, hence are extremely resistant to fire.

Self Extinguishing- Class-I Fire Retardant Decorative Laminates do not allow the fire to spread further and extinguish itself once the flame source is removed.

Scratch Resistant- These laminates are scratch-proof and sturdy enough to handle daily wear & tear while enhancing the beauty of your kitchen.

Highly Decorative- FR+ Laminates allow you to choose from a huge family of beautiful designs, colors and textures. A wide range of finishes starting from matt to glossy ones, give a mesmerizing feel to your modern kitchen.

Low Maintenance- It doesn’t require much to maintain the Fire Retardant Laminates. For regular cleaning you can simply clean with a damp soft cloth. For persistent stains like coffee, tea and heavy soiling use a mild cleanser/detergent followed by wiping with a clean cloth. Do not use brushes or scourers at any time.

You can choose the suitable option matching your style from a wide range of FR+ Laminates available on Merino Laminates’ website.