HPL is made by layering multiple sheets of kraft paper that are saturated with phenolic resin, combined with a ... can't tell that it's not ‘real’ wood. [In fact] it's better.

Duropal High-Pressure Laminate (HPL) is a decorative laminate made from a melamine resin impregnated decor paper layer and several core paper layers impregnated with phenol resin, which are ...