Contract lamination is probably the home improvement you’ve never considered, but what even is it and how can it improve your home? Well, in this latest blog post from the Home Improvement Hub, we’re going to let you in on the best ways to transform your property with contract lamination. We’ll cover what it is, how you can use it, how to find the best provider and where to get started.
So, settle in and stick with us to learn about a whole new world of home improvements.
What is Contract Lamination?
Let’s start with the lamination part. Lamination is a technique used to bond two materials together, usually polyethylene foam and fabrics, as well as other materials. The exact technique can vary, but includes methods such as adhesive lamination, flame lamination, polyurethane reactive (PUR) adhesive lamination and more.
Lamination is used to create a range of products, from car seats to horse riding saddles, and is perfect for creating durable bonds between different materials or layers of the same material.
Contract lamination is a service provided by laminators where they can create bespoke laminated products using your unique designs. They will work with you on a one-to-one basis to help you refine your ideas, discuss what’s possible and craft the finished product. Contract lamination is also commonly used by a range of commercial sectors including sports and leisure, automotive and industry, creating products used by homeowners every day.
How Contract Lamination Could Enhance Your Home Interior
So, you’re probably wondering how this applies to your home, well, let us give just a few examples of what you can do with contract lamination inside your property.
- Customised upholstery – Enjoy comfort like never before – with the help of a contract laminator, you can create completely tailored furniture, from sofas to beds, sculpted to your liking.
- Acoustic panels – Whether you’re building a music room and want to keep sound in or want to make your home a more serene place to relax, laminated foam acoustic panels provide outstanding sound insulation.
- Decorative panels – Foam is an easy material to work with and can be textured and cut to any specification. This allows you to design one-of-a-kind textured or patterned panels for your walls which can then be painted or coated for an interior design like no other.
These are just suggestions; remember this is a bespoke service, so the world’s your oyster!
Foam Lamination for Flooring Improvements
Many homeowners have already discovered the wonders of contract lamination for flooring use:
- Carpet underlays – Laminated foam makes a perfect underlay for carpets. It’s incredibly comfortable to walk on and highly durable, leaving you feeling like you’re walking on air for years to come.
- Hard floor stability – Foam is also an ideal material of choice to lay underneath hard floors such as vinyl or laminate, as it provides cushioning and keeps the flooring in place.
These same benefits are seeing an increasing number of construction companies and carpet fitters use laminated foam for their work.
Enhancing Outdoor Spaces with Contract Lamination
Why limit yourself to the inside of your home? Laminated foam products have a whole world of use in your garden and other outdoor spaces too.
- Pool covers – Foam provides a perfect cover for your pool, keeping out dirt, debris and animals while also providing thermal insulation if your pool is heated
- Garden furniture – Lounge in the sun in complete comfort, with customised garden furniture. Not only does contract lamination allow you to craft unique shapes, but the padding can be sculpted to your liking for tailored comfort.
- Cushions and pads – Create flexible seating with custom-cut cushions and pads for your garden, offering weather resistance and high durability even with heavy use.
At Archbond, we also have the capacity to supply these services for commercial environments, such as hotels and leisure centres as well as public spaces and commercial venues.
Functional Benefits of Foam Lamination in Your Home
Aside from being completely customisable, foam lamination offers a range of practical benefits that’re hard to ignore.
- Thermal insulation – Foam is a fantastic insulator and adding it underneath your flooring or in your walls can reduce your heating bills and keep you comfortable year-round.
- Moisture resistance – Keep damp and moisture at bay – foam is naturally moisture resistant, making it perfect for lining walls and floors as well as outdoor applications.
- Durability and easy maintenance – Laminated foam requires almost no maintenance and is highly durable, even under regular use.
- Cost-effective – Foam is a highly cost-effective material. Not only is it relatively inexpensive to begin with, but it lasts for a very long time, reducing both short and long-term expenditures.
Eco-Friendly Foam Lamination Options
Polyethylene foam is a highly environmentally friendly choice for your home. Not only can it be made from recycled materials, but it also lasts for very long periods of time, meaning the need for long-term replacements is reduced and lowing your material consumption.
Plus, some of the methods used to laminate foam, such as infrared or flame lamination require very little or no additional resources to bond the layers, just a little energy, which can be derived from renewable sources.
Finding the Right Contact Laminator
Getting a quality product relies on finding a reputable contract laminator to undertake your work. There are a few key things to look out for when whittling down your list of contenders:
- Customisation options – Make sure to evaluate whether your potential provider can offer the level of customisation you need to deliver a result you’re happy with. Not all will have the capacity to adapt.
- Experience and expertise – How long has the provider been operating? Do they have experience with the kind of work you’re looking for?
- Eco-friendly options – It’s also helpful to know whether your prospective contract laminator offers any environmentally-friendly options such as foam made from recycled materials, and whether they use safe, non-toxic methods and materials.
For commercial needs, you should also ensure that a possible supplier can handle the volume that you need and fulfil the turnaround requirements.
Why Choose Contract Lamination for Your Home?
So, why should you choose contract lamination for your home? Apart from the fact that laminated foam is incredibly durable, weather resistant and insulative, it also opens up a whole new world of customisation options.
With contract lamination, you can not only make your home quieter, warmer and more comfortable, you can also make it well and truly your own.
Start Your Home Transformation Today
It all starts with an idea. To bring yours to life and transform your home, speak to the expert team at Archbond today. We can help you breathe life into your vision and create custom laminated foam features for your home or business, from underlay and pool covers to bespoke furniture.
Why wait? Head over to our website to learn more and arrange your free consultation
