If the kitchen is the focal point of the home, the cabinetry sets the tone for its look and feel. Whether you’re drawn to warm natural textures or clean modern lines, the Laminex cabinetry range has styles and finishes to suit every taste and price point.

Beautiful design is only part of the story, how your cabinetry performs day to day matters just as much. Each surface has it’s own strengths, and some are better suited to particular lifestyles and needs.

In this guide, you’ll find a helpful overview of the key features and benefits of our kitchen cabinetry materials:

• Melteca
• Melteca Hi-Gloss
• Laminex Acrylic Panels
• Laminex Timber Veneer

Price Indicator Key

$  Affordable, entry-level price. Can provide the look of premium materials but at fraction of the cost.
$$   Moderate price suited for entry-level to mid-range budgets, generally with a special finish such as ultra matte.
$$$  Designer aesthetic surfaces, perfect for mid-range to higher budgets.

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Melteca Melamine Panels

Made in New Zealand for over 42 years, Melteca melamine panels are a trusted solution for creating quality interior cabinetry, furniture, and wall lining. Available in a wide selection of colours and finishes to suit any interior space, Melteca is also highly durable, low maintenance, and easy to clean.

• Made in New Zealand – Proudly manufactured locally for over 42 years.
• Quality – Built to last with durable materials and consistent performance.
• Reliable – Trusted by trade professionals for dependable results.
• Affordable – Designed to offer great value, combining style and durability at an accessible price point.

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Melteca Hi-Gloss

Melteca Hi-Gloss combines sleeks aesthetics with practical performance, for a more durable and cost effective alternative to lacquer. Designed for vertical applications such as cabinetry, doors, and feature panels, HiGloss offers a mirror-like finish that adds a touch of luxury and sophistication to any interior space.

• Quality – Built to last with durable materials and consistent performance.
• Reliable – Trusted by trade professionals for dependable results.
• Affordable – Designed to offer great value, combining style and durability at an accessible price point.

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Laminex Acrylic Panel

Laminex Acrylic Panel is a premium range of super smooth panels for interior applications like cabinetry and wall lining - a fantastic option if you love the super matte look. Laminex Acrylic Panels are durable and hardwearing; with deep colour, velvety soft-touch matte feel, and superior fingerprint resistance.

• Quality – Built to last with durable materials and consistent performance.
• Reliable – Trusted by trade professionals for dependable results.
• Matte finish – Super smooth surface, fingerprint resistant, with rich colour depth.

Laminex Timber Veneer

Laminex Timber Veneer is available in Natural or Reconstituted panels. Made from thin sheets of real timber pressed onto MDF board, it offers the authentic warmth of natural wood for premium cabinetry and wall linings. Natural Veneer - part of it's charm is the natural variation means no two panels are identical. Reconstituted Veneer - sheets of veneer laminated together, dyed and cut provides a more consistent colour and grain look.

Unlike Melteca, the veneer is supplied raw and needs to be sanded and coated. We recommend a coating system that is non-yellowing and includes a UV inhibitor to make the product non-porous. To achieve the best result, engage a joiner or cabinetmaker experienced in working with veneer and solid timber.

• Natural timber look with authentic grain and warmth - every project is unique
• Stained or polished after fabrication - work with your joiner for the final colour
• Adds premium appeal

Cabinetry Considerations

Rail profiles on cabinetry doors and drawers

Rail-style doors are a popular choice, and now they don’t have to be restricted to expensive materials. Joiners and cabinet makers can create stunning rail-style cabinetry using Melteca, achieving a timeless shaker-inspired look at an affordable price.

Edgetape

Melteca, Acrylic Panels, and Timber Veneer all need to be edge banded by your joiner to cover the raw edge of the underlying panel. Talk to your joiner about using 1mm edgetape for a sleek look.

Showrooms

See and feel for yourself

Visit our showroom at Residium in Auckland or Laminex Christchurch and discover hundreds of large format samples to help you make your decision.