Looking for compact laminate tables for a lunchroom, café, staff restaurant or terrace? A solid-core top, also known as compact laminate, is slim, sturdy and easy to keep clean. Leta Meubelen makes compact laminate tables in a wide range of decors, in matt or gloss.
Choose the decor to suit your chairs and floor, and combine the top with a base suited to indoor or outdoor use. We make the size, shape and colour to measure, with a lead time of 10–12 weeks.
Compact laminate tables have a top made of compact laminate, also known as solid-core laminate. It is a solid panel pressed from layers of paper and resin under high pressure and temperature, with a decorative layer on the outside. The result is a slim, sturdy top that needs very little maintenance.
That is why compact laminate tables are popular in venues where tables see intensive use all day long: lunchrooms, cafés, staff restaurants and terraces. They form the most practical part of our range of hospitality tables.
A solid-core table top consists of the same material all the way through. Unlike a panel with a wooden core and a thin top layer, there is no core that can absorb moisture or start to swell. That makes the top suitable for areas where there is a lot of spilling and cleaning.
In practice, solid-core, compact laminate and compact HPL are names for the same type of panel. So anyone looking for a compact laminate table top is looking for this material. Because the panel can stay slim, a table with a solid-core top looks light and contemporary.
A solid-core table can be used both indoors and outdoors. Indoors, compact laminate is a good choice for the breakfast room, the lunchroom or the staff restaurant; for inspiration, take a look at our office projects, for example.
Outdoors, compact laminate is widely used for terrace tables, as the material absorbs hardly any moisture. For terrace use, do discuss which finish and which base are suitable for outdoors. Combine your tables with our range of terrace furniture for a fully furnished terrace.
The tops are available in a range of decors, recognisable by the C codes in the product names. Some decors come in both a matt and a gloss finish, such as MC 110 / C 134 BRIGHT and MC 100 / C135 MATE.
A matt finish looks calm and shows fingerprints less readily, while a gloss finish gives a fresher, livelier look. Choose the colour to suit your chairs and floor, and bear in mind that a dark top shows crumbs and streaks sooner than a light decor.
Compact laminate is one of the lowest-maintenance choices for a table top. Ceramic tables offer the look of stone and a very hard surface; wood adds more warmth but requires more care. Choose compact laminate tables if:
If most of these points apply to your venue, solid-core laminate is the logical choice. If atmosphere and a natural look are your priority, wood or stone may be a better fit.
You can combine compact laminate tops with a base of your choice. On a table such as MC 100 / C 147 – L 1180, the code after the L refers to the base. In our collection of table bases you will find models for round, square and long tops.
For the terrace, a stable base that will not easily blow over is especially important. Indoors, you have more freedom to choose on looks, for example a base in the same colour as the chair legs for a calm overall effect. Under a long group table, a double base or corner legs keep the top steady, even when guests lean on it.
Leta Meubelen makes compact laminate tables to measure in size, shape, decor and base. Everything takes place in our own 60,000 m² production facility, where every table undergoes a quality check. Once the design is clear, the lead time is 10–12 weeks. You keep one dedicated contact person throughout, from choosing the decor to delivery.
Decors are easiest to compare in real life, by appointment at our showroom in Eindhoven. You can also browse our completed projects, such as LUX NIJMEGEN, or request a proposal from your dedicated contact person.
Solid-core laminate is a solid panel of compact HPL: the entire top consists of pressed layers of paper and resin. Standard HPL is a thin laminate layer bonded to a core of, for example, chipboard. A solid-core table top therefore has no core that can absorb moisture.
Yes, compact laminate is widely used for terrace tables, as the material absorbs hardly any moisture. Do discuss in advance which finish and which base are suitable for outdoor use, so that the table stays stable and looking smart in wind and rain.
With water and a mild cleaning agent. Because the surface is non-porous, most stains do not soak in. Avoid scouring pads and abrasive cleaners, especially on a gloss finish, as they can cause fine scratches.
Yes. In staff restaurants and canteens, tables are often wiped down several times a day. A compact laminate table top is practical there, as it is quick to clean and needs little maintenance. Leta Meubelen also furnishes offices and commercial spaces.
That varies by decor. The Leta Meubelen collection includes decors with C codes, some available in both a matt and a gloss finish. You can discuss which colour suits your interior with your dedicated contact person, or view the options by appointment in the Eindhoven showroom.
Made-to-measure compact laminate tables from Leta Meubelen have a lead time of 10–12 weeks, counted from the moment the design is clear. Size, shape, decor and base are tailored to your project, and every table is inspected before it leaves the factory.
