Surface Matters 04 - Textured Designer Laminates Catalogue by Dorby

This catalogue took roughly eight months to develop. Dorby's in-house team worked with three external agencies to get the designs and textures right. The result? Laminates that genuinely blur the line between a printed surface and a natural material. You get lustre finishes that catch light without going full gloss. You get zero-reflection surfaces for rooms where you want things calm and minimal. And then there are the five new synchronized patterns that line up the printed grain with the embossed texture underneath. It sounds like a small thing until you touch one of these sheets and realize how different they feel compared to a regular laminate. Additionally, the collection is also available in the 1 mm thickness range.

• 1.25 mm thickness allows for much deeper, more realistic surface textures
• Five new synchronized patterns where print and embossing line up perfectly
• Lustre finishes that give a gentle sheen without the mirror effect of full gloss
• Zero-reflection surfaces for clean, quiet interiors
• Good scratch and stain resistance across the board

Here is what you will find inside this catalogue:

• Heavy textured wood designs that genuinely feel like timber under your fingers
• Lustre and semi-gloss for surfaces that need a bit of shine without being flashy
• Super matte with a soft, almost velvety hand-feel
• Synchronized designs that pair the printed look with a matching texture
• Warm timber tones and cool stone shades for different moods

• Kitchens and modular kitchen cabinetry
• Wardrobes, dressers, and bedroom storage
• Living room wall panels, TV units, and shelving
• Office desks, meeting rooms, and partitions
• Retail stores, restaurants, and hotel interiors
• Custom-built furniture and wall cladding

What sets SM04 apart is the 1.25 mm thickness. That extra fraction of a millimetre means the embossing can go deeper, and the textures end up feeling more real. If you have ever run your hand over a laminate and thought it felt flat and plasticky, try one of these. The catalogue layout also helps. Finishes are grouped in a way that makes side-by-side comparison straightforward, so you spend less time flipping back and forth.

Have a look at the full Surface Matters 04 catalogue for Dorby's latest textured laminates and synchronized patterns. Download a copy and see what 1 mm and 1.25 mm thickness can do for your next project.

What makes Surface Matters 04 different from earlier editions?

The 1.25 mm range is the headline change. Deeper textures, new synchronized patterns, and the addition of lustre and zero-reflection finishes.

Where can these surfaces be applied?

Wardrobes, kitchen cabinets, TV units, wall cladding, office desks, and retail fixtures. Basically any flat surface that needs a good-looking, durable finish.

Is Surface Matters 04 good enough for high-traffic commercial spaces?

The thicker build and scratch resistance make it a solid pick for offices, showrooms, restaurants, and hotel rooms.

How do I choose between textured and smooth finishes?

Textured works best on big surfaces like feature walls and wardrobe fronts. For smaller things like cabinet shutters, a smooth or lustre finish usually looks cleaner.

Are matching edge bands available for this laminate design?
Yes. Dorby Edge bands are made to be a 100 percent colour and texture match with the laminates in this catalogue.