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Epic Work Surface Showdown | Inspiring Workspaces by BOS Link to FacebookLink to LinkedInLink to InstagramLink to XLink to PinterestLink to YoutubeLink to FlickrLink to MailModern Workplace Series About Company Company and Culture Team Work at BOS Sustainability Inspiration Centers Roselle, IL – HQ Chicago, IL Orlando, FL Tampa, FL Sales Offices Tallahassee Naples & Southwest Florida Partners BOS & Haworth Vendors Philanthropy Projects Services Overview proACT – The BOS Process 360° Experience Operational Excellence Services Furnishings Workspace Consultation Design Services Installation Services Decommissioning & Trade In Warehousing Technology Integration Culture Promotion & Digital Solutions Corporate Signage & Branding Products Workspaces Seating Desks Tables Storage Architectural Products Phone Booths Technology Collaborative Accessories Resimercial & Fun Ergonomic & Wellness Inspiration Be Inspired Blog Work Inspired Podcast Workplace Insights Videos Lookbook Idea Starters Gallery Markets Corporate Learning Healthcare Government Hospitality Professional Services Automotive Connect Search Search " data-av_svg_icon='search' data-av_iconset='svg_entypo-fontello'> Click to open the search input field Click to open the search input field Search Menu Menu Epic Work Surface Showdown Today I’ve got my hard hat and my safety glasses because we’re about to seriously test the limits of the three most common work surfaces.

Disclaimer, I’m not a scientist, or a professional myth buster… so please don’t try what you’re about to see at home… or at work.

Let’s meet our contenders in this Epic Work Surface Showdown:

WOOD VENEER Solid wood furniture is heavy, durable and can be refinished over and over. It’s also very expensive.

We have a lot of work surfaces pass through our facilities and in most cases, the hardwood we see is veneer – a thin layer of real wood on top (usually an 1/8 of an inch thick) glued onto cheaper wood, particle board or MDF (medium density fiberboard).

Pros

Less expensive than solid wood Look and visual appeal more closely matches wood Uniform appearance More warp-resistant than solid wood furniture More refinishing options than veneer Greater variety than solid wood Cons

More expensive than laminate Scratches easily Can be difficult to repair Doesn’t react well to liquid or heat HIGH PRESSURE LAMINATE (HPL) Multiple layers of kraft and decorative paper are melamine resin treated and covered with a water resistant overlay. Kraft paper is known as the world’s strongest paper and is usually what sand paper is made out of. These layers are then fused to a particle board or MDF with high pressure – usually around 1,400 PSI (pressure per square inch).

Pros

Less expensive than wood veneer Easier to clean than wood More durable than wood – and possibly LPL Lower maintenance than wood More color options than wood Many designs and textures Cons

More expensive than HPL Easier to clean than wood THERMALLY FUSED LAMINATE (TFL) Also known as Low Pressure Laminate or TFM (thermally fused melamine), this surface is made by fusing a decorative sheet directly to the particle board or MDF with high heat and lower pressure – usually around 400 PSI.

Pros

Less expensive than HPL (and therefore also wood veneer) Compared to wood, all of the same benefits as HPL Peel resistance Many designs and textures Cons

Slightly less durable than HPL. Can sometimes take longer to produce HPL has more material, costs more, and is said to have higher durability, greater impact resistance and less scratching due to the multiple layers? Let’s find out!

Test One: Liquid The Scenario:

It’s late and it’s been a long day at the office. Your untouched ice water condensates all over your desk. Somehow you’ve managed to spill your coffee and knock over you’re soda. Let’s top it all off with a nice heavy pour of crown royal whisky. Beautiful.

The Setup:

Water, coffee, coke and crown royal directly on laminates for 48 hours each. 24 hours on the wood veneer.

The Outcome:

WINNER – HPL performs the best with minimal damage shown.

TFL shows minimal water damage.

LOSER – Wood Veneer with highly visible water damage.

Test Two: Heat The Scenario:

The deadline is approaching and it’s the 11th hour. You need to save time so you grab a hot pocket. There’s no time for plates… so you toss it on your desk and dive back into your work. You never get around to eating because… well… it’s a hot pocket… and so a steaming hot sleeve of mystery meat sits on your work surface for hours. Will it leave a ring?

The Setup:

Extremely Hot Pocket placed directly on each surface and left for 24 hours. Fresh, hot pot of coffee placed directly on each surface for 10 minutes.

The Outcome:

WINNER – Tie between HPL and TFL with no visible impact.

LOSER – Wood Veneer with highly visible cloudy ring on surface. This effect is made even more substantial.

Test Three: The Wipe Down The Scenario:

You’re a rebel who operates outside the lines. That’s why you spilled 4 drinks all over your desk and also managed to cover it up in permanent marker scribbling.

The Setup:

Liquid and heat test messes are cleaned off with wet paper towel. Black permanent marker is applied to each surface and left to dry for 24 hours. Wet paper towel is used in attempt to clean marker. Second attempt is highly toxic Goof Off.

The Outcome:

WINNER – Tie between HPL and TFL. Liquid and Heat test residue wiped off easily with no visible impact. Permanent marker could not be wiped off with water. Goof Off worked with minimal impact to surface, although this is not recommended.

LOSER – Wood Veneer was harder to clean with water. Water may have had a negative effect due to results of liquid test. Permanent marker could not be removed with water. Goof Off worked, but took longer to scrub off and left a cloudy imprint moments later.

Test Four: Scratching The Scenario:

You have a car. You have keys. You have a desk.

The Setup:

Key run along each surface. Increased pressure applied over multiple attempts.

The Outcome:

WINNER – HPL and TFL both stood up to the key very well. Due to the different colors in surface finishes, it was impossible to tell if one was more scratch resistant than the other.

LOSER – Wood Veneer definitely scratched much easier than both laminates. Scratch marks were highly visible.

Test Five: Scratching The Scenario:

You’re a high-energy and spirited individual prone to dropping heavy objects, flipping over your desk and… well… let’s just do this.

The Setup:

We dropped an eight pound weight with soft edges from about 5 feet on each surface. Then we dropped a 35 pound weight with hard edges from 5 feet on each surface. Finally, we ran over each surface with a 2017 Toyota Camry.

The Outcome:

WINNER – Wood Veneer actually withstood the impact best by a small margin. This was most likely due to the hard wood veneer not cracking as easily under the heavy weight. Most surfaces withstood the 8 pound weight with soft edges with minimal damage – with the exception of TFL when the weight came down on the edge of the surface. All surfaces sustained notable damage with the 35 pound weight. The car did no visible damage to all three surfaces.

LOSER – TFL seemed to show the most damage with substantial cracking and denting after the 35 pound weight test.

So there you have it! For all of you whisky drinking, Hot Pocket eating, office weight lifting viewers… you now know what could happen to your work surface if you don’t change your ways!

For those of you trying to decide which work surface option is right for your space and your budget, give us a call or connect with us to speak with an experienced workspace expert!

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