Rustic Metal Laminates HPL is a decorative HPL surface cladding range that delivers a tin-alloy metal surface effect in HPL format. Tin has been chosen as a decorative metal for centuries. The Dekoral Rustikal series combines a bright silvery metal tone with a black shadow effect to create a deeper, more defined, rustic surface language. It is used in interior projects where a metal look is required on walls, furniture, and architectural surfaces.

Key Advantages

• Series approach that brings a tin-alloy metal look to an HPL surface
• Depth effect created by combining a bright silvery tone with black shadowing
• Rustic character: a surface language close to a lived-in metal appearance
• Decorative alternative for metal-effect surfaces on walls, columns, and furniture
• Applicable by bonding onto substrates such as MDF, particleboard, and plywood

Surface Effect and Appearance

The core character of the Dekoral Rustikal series is the creation of a “contrasted metal” look by balancing silvery metal brightness with black shadowing on the surface. This approach provides a stronger texture perception, a more pronounced light–shadow effect, and a warmer rustic expression compared to flat metal looks.

Applications

• Wall and column cladding
• Counters, reception areas, and back-wall surfaces behind bars
• Retail interiors, showcases, and display units
• Furniture surfaces (doors, panels, decorative surfaces)
• Hotel, restaurant, and café interior applications
• Showrooms and exhibition stands

Technical Specifications (Fields for the Page)

• Product type: Metal-effect HPL (Tin – Rustic series)
• Surface: Silvery metal tone + black shadow effect
• Application: Bonding onto substrates such as MDF, particleboard, plywood, etc.
• Use: Interior applications

Processing and Application Notes

1. Balancing (Backer) Layer
   For metal-effect laminates, an equivalent balancing laminate/backer on the reverse side is required for panel stability.
2. Press Temperature
   Press temperature should be controlled. Excessive heat on metal-effect surfaces may negatively affect surface character.
3. Adhesive Selection and Cleanliness
   Do not use adhesives contaminated with dust/particles. Foreign particles may cause point defects on the surface.
4. Press Surface
   Press plates must be clean and even. Potential sources of surface marking should be eliminated.