This document specifies characteristics for compact laminate panels and HPL composite panels both for non-structural uses in interior or external wall and ceiling finish applications (including in suspended ceiling). This document deals with compact laminate panels of thickness 2 mm and greater. The compact laminate panels are produced by using a high pressure process and the HPL composite panels are produced bonding an HPL sheet to a substrate. This document covers compact laminate panels with the following types of laminates: - compact laminates, as defined in EN 438 4:2016; - exterior-grade compact laminates, as defined in EN 438 6:2016; - pearlescent compact laminates, metal compact laminates and wood veneer compact laminates, as defined in EN 438 8:2018; - coloured core layer compact laminates and metal reinforced core layer compact laminates, as defined in EN 438 9:2017. This document covers full size and cut-to-size compact laminate panels and HPL composite panels, e.g.
