Educational Furniture from Keystage. Education Furniture

Keystage Standard Laminate Colour Ranges
Keystage Standard Laminate Colour range provides a comprehensive palette of the classic and contemporary; they combine perfectly with patterns and effects from other Formica ranges and ensure a practical solution for any environment.
In addition to our range of Formica® Compact Top and standard colour laminates our designers have also included a select range of vibrant contemporary colours we call our additions range.
The images below are representative of the laminate designs and colours. Please ensure that you request a sample to view accurate colour, pattern and texture prior to specification. Please use the fast samples order line number or click on the link to Formica® sample ordering facility on the Formica® web site
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Formica Fundamentals Postforming Laminate Range

4385 Charcoal Splatter

6458 Contemporary Beech

6890 Durham Oak

6457 Classic Maple

8612 Amber Oak

Keystage Additions

A select range of vibrant contemporary colours to compliment our Standard range.

F6942 Charcoal Boomerang

Formica® Compact Top

Formica® Compact Top is a versatile addition to the Formica® product portfolio for use in laboratories, clean rooms and associated areas and industrial interiors. A high performance material, its solid laminated core comprises multiple layers of resin-impregnated quality kraft papers, with a decorative surface on both sides.

Originally developed for industrial application, Formica® laminate has evolved into an iconic decorative material, whilst still maintaining the essential quality and robust resilience of its industrial origins.

Compact Top is an impressively strong and damage-resistant homogeneous laminate that has excellent strength and dimensional stability, making it ideal for the production of laboratory benches and tables, splashbacks, screens, fume cupboards, cabinets and shelving, furniture and wall panels. In a 16mm thickness, Compact Top has inherent structural solidity and is self-supporting for vertical and horizontal applications, which greatly simplifies and quickens fabrication.

F2255 VEL Polar White

F7932 VEL Antique White

F1936 VEL Lava Dust

F7927 VEL Folkestone

F7522 VEL Blue Silk Grafix

F1787 VEL Grey Dust

F5087 VEL Graphite Tuff

F7837 VEL Graphite

F7507 VEL Folkestone Grafix

Compact Top Performance
Performance	Chemical
No effect after 16 hours contact.	Acetic acid, acetone, ammonia, alcohol, amyl acetate, benzene, butyl acetate, carbon tetrachloride, caustic soda (solutions less than 10%), citric acid, detergents, olive oil, paraffin, phenol, petrol, soaps, sugar solutions, toluene, xylene.
No effect if completely removed within 10-15 minutes.	Caustic soda (solutions greater than 10%), ferric chloride, formic acid, hair dyes, hypochlorite bleach, hydrochloric acid (less than 10%), hydrogen peroxide (less than 30%), iodine, nitric acid (less than 10%), oxalic acid, phosphoric acid (less than 10%), potassium permangante, silver nitrate, sulphuric acid (less than 10%)
Permanent staining or surface attack probable; requires immediate removal.	Hydrochloric, nitric, phosphoric and sulphuric acids in concentrations greater than 10%.
Compact Top Maintenance
• To clean the surface of Compact Top, use water and mild detergent. • For stubborn stains, use non-scratch liquids or creams. • Persistent and deep seated marks and discolouration can usually be removed by careful use of a mild abrasive cream or a paste cleaner in conjunction with a nylon bristle brush. • Ink marks can be removed with methylated spirits or acetone on a clean cloth. • Organic solvents such as white spirit and cellulose thinners can also be used to remove paint splashes and graffiti. • After using a cleaner, rinse the Compact Top surface with clean water and polish dry with a soft cloth. • Do not use acid-based ceramic cleaners and limescale removers, which can cause permanent staining. Wash any spillage or splashes of these cleaners from the Compact Top surface immediately. • Do not use scouring pads or harsh abrasive cleaning agents. • Do not use a furniture polish, as these can cause build up of silicone wax on the surface that can cause discolouration and smear marks. • Do not cut directly onto the surface of Compact Top.