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With LLT, the wearlayer and backer layer is adhered to the plank with liquid melamine, improving the look of the laminate as well as eliminating the need for a paper carrier.

“Once it is pressed and the melamine is cured, the same laminate with the same wear layer properties is the result. However, without the top paper the transparency of the surface is improved so the overall look of the product is enhanced,” Welbourne said. “The technology saves the amount of melamine used as there is no need to saturate paper, and with less melamine it requires less heat to cure it meaning less energy and faster run times — all an improvement in efficiency and cost.” 

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Once exclusively sold in the European marketplace, Inhaus’ liquid laminate technology (LLT) products are now sold worldwide. And according to CEO Derek Welbourn, it is a cost saving, efficient process.With LLT, the wearlayer and backer layer is adhered to the plank with liquid melamine, improving the look of the laminate as well as eliminating the need for a paper carrier.“Once it is pressed and the melamine is cured, the same laminate with the same wear layer properties is the result. However, without the top paper the transparency of the surface is improved so the overall look of the product is enhanced,” Welbourne said. “The technology saves the amount of melamine used as there is no need to saturate paper, and with less melamine it requires less heat to cure it meaning less energy and faster run times — all an improvement in efficiency and cost.”

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Despite common belief that ink and media do not require protection, certainly in the long term, film and media will only last longer if protected with a laminate. It is often used to add rigidity to a print to ease handling, protection and installation. sometimes also to improve or enhance the printed image, its colour and its visual effect. The downfalls and pitfalls of film lamination is in the skill, and the pressure of the operator for the adhesive bond to sustain its quality for the life of the print. In some cases there are films that will add UV protection of the inks against premature fade, scratch resistance, water, chemical and extra exposure to handling, touch, and water/cleaning.  Over time, standard of protection can fail for a number of causes such as shrink or expansion of the substrate, causing either de-lamination or air pockets and bubbles where the adhesion of the film has not been as good or is not as good as expected.  

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