Most of us visualise laminates as decorative surfaces for kitchen cabinets, sophisticated wardrobes, or intelligent office furniture. And yes it’s right too, laminate sheets have come to represent chic, long-lasting interior finishes. But what about outside? Can laminates stand the test of weather outside your house, under the sun, wind, and rain? The answer is yes, but only with the use of the right laminate. At Royale Touche, we are sure to help you make the right decision with clarity and assurance. Interior laminates are designed for controlled environments, whereas exterior-grade laminates are specifically designed to withstand more challenging conditions.
Understanding the Basics of Laminates
Before diving into where and how to use laminates outdoors, it’s important to understand that all laminates are not built for the same purpose. Interior laminate sheets are perfect for indoor settings. They’re moisture-resistant, stylish, and easy to maintain but are not built to withstand prolonged exposure to UV rays, rain, or fluctuating temperatures.
Exterior-grade laminate sheets used here are designed using weather-proof resins and UV-stabilised surfaces without compromising on visual appeal and style.
At Royale Touche, our exterior laminates undergo stringent high-performance outdoor conditions testing to test for fading, dimensional stability, and resistance to cracking or delamination.
Where Can You Use Exterior Laminates?
Whether you’re working on a residential terrace or a commercial outdoor installation, exterior laminate sheets bring both durability and design freedom. Here are some popular applications:
Exterior Cladding: Laminates are a powerful visual statement when applied as an exterior wall cladding. They provide a pristine, contemporary alternative to conventional finishes like paint, tile, or natural stone. With Royale Touche’s extensive range of textures and patterns, you can design facades that are not just protective but fashionable as well.
Balcony Walls and Ceilings: Turn a dull balcony into a welcoming retreat using woodgrain or matte-finish laminate panels. They help to insulate, moisture-proof, and further beautify your outdoor seating space.
Garden Furniture and Planter Boxes: While wood can rot or warp with age, well-finished laminate sheets provide an alternative which is more practical and weather-proof for benches, stools, or planter claddings.
Commercial Exteriors: From café counters to boutique signage, exterior laminates add design panache to hospitality and retail facilities. Being able to withstand sunlight and wear, they are an affordable yet high-end material option.
Performance That Keeps Up with the Elements
Outdoor weather is anything but consistent whether it is heat, humidity, dust, rain. The real measure of an outdoor surface material is how well it can withstand it all and emerge unscathed. Our exterior-grade laminate sheets are designed with the following characteristics:
- UV Resistance: To avoid fading and retain vibrancy over the years.
- Weather Resistance: With thermosetting resins to withstand high humidity, rain, and temperature fluctuations.
- Antifungal & Antibacterial Properties: Suitable for exposed areas where hygiene is a priority.
- Scratch & Impact Resistance: For busy commercial spaces or energetic home patios.
- Low Maintenance: A quick wipe down keeps them looking fresh, season after season.
So whether it’s a breezy beachfront property or a busy city rooftop, Royale Touche laminates can rise to the challenge—literally.
Designing with Style: Don’t Compromise on Aesthetics
Outdoor functionality does not have to compromise on style. At Royale Touche, our range of exterior laminate sheets offers a broad spectrum of colours, textures, and designs. You can opt for earthy woodgrains, modern abstract prints, sleek stone finishes, and more.
Want your outdoor bar to have a rustic, cozy feel? Use our deep walnut exterior laminate with a matte finish. Seeking a bold appearance for your commercial storefront? Use high-contrast patterns or textured metal laminates.
What About the Price of Laminate Sheets Used Outdoors?
Though the price of laminate sheets can be more expensive than normal interior laminates, they are cost effective in the long run with expenses saved on any repairs and replacements.
At Royale Touche, we take care to provide desired quality and value for your expenses. Whether you’re a homeowner planning your dream balcony or an architect designing a retail space, we provide choices to suit your needs and budget.
Blending Indoors with Outdoors: A Seamless Design Language
One of the trends today is seamless transition of indoor and outdoor areas. Open kitchens that run into decks, living rooms that flow into balconies create design that is natural and spacious. With Royale Touche’s line of interior laminates and coordinating exterior finishes, you can enjoy a unified design throughout both areas. Apply the same woodgrain finish to your living room cabinet and your corresponding balcony wall, and watch the area become a harmonious extension.
Selecting the right sheet of exterior grade laminate from Royale Touche helps design the outdoors as desired. From elegant façades and welcoming balconies to innovative commercial facades, these laminate sheets add beauty, durability, and life to the areas that are subject to heat, rain, excessive wind. Discover the possibilities of laminates to create that dream design with Royale Touche laminates.
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