Coloured and woodgrain uPVC gets its finish through a bonded layer. Here's what 'laminated' and 'foiled' mean in practice.
Both refer to a decorative layer bonded to the uPVC profile to give it colour or woodgrain — as opposed to the profile being plain white through-and-through. The terms are often used interchangeably for this foil/laminate layer.
Bonding a finish layer lets a single base profile carry any colour or woodgrain, and a quality foil is UV-stable so it holds its colour in strong sun without fading quickly.
The practical points are colour durability and bond quality — a good finish stays put and holds colour for years. That's what to ask about rather than the exact terminology.
Both refer to a decorative colour or woodgrain layer bonded to the profile; the terms are often used interchangeably for this finish layer.
A quality UV-stable foil holds its colour well in strong sun. Bond quality and UV stability are what matter for durability.
Colour durability and bond quality — that a good finish stays put and holds colour for years — rather than the exact term used.
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