The world of mundane exhibits at museums, visitor centers and theme parks is over! Visitors across all industries are drawn to experiential environments that are beautiful, professional, engaging, and entertaining. 

How you display information and visually communicate with your visitors creates a lasting impression of your brand. So, how do you create an experiential environment that draws people in, communicates your message, and lasts for years? You must design your space with a multi-purpose, durable, and attractive material. In this four-part blog series, we’ll discuss why professionals across various industries (museums, zoos, aquariums, theme parks, retail shops, etc..) trust in the versatility and power of custom high pressure laminate, or CHPL.

To increase foot traffic, you’re constantly working on enhancing visitor experience. But if you’re like most professionals in your field, you’ve probably had to piecemeal different materials together and end up throwing away money on temporary solutions. The problem is, people don’t like interacting with spaces that feel cobbled together and they certainly don’t like looking at signs and displays that look worn out and in need of replacement.

Here are a few reasons experts use custom high pressure laminate for permanent placemaking and experiential environments:

To Enhance Branding & Messaging:

Your signs and displays are a direct reflection of your company. When your branding and messaging are displayed using CHPL, you can be confident that your signs and graphics will look brand new for years of service. Remember: high-pressure laminate manufacturers are not “one size fits all.” When you select a CHPL supplier to work with, make sure that company has experience working with branded environments, planners, and designers.

For Consistency of Print and Finish Quality:

No matter the size of your project, you shouldn’t have to compromise the integrity and consistency of your message. From small panels to large exhibit displays, CHPL can be cut, shaped, and used for any project—ensuring a consistent and cohesive look throughout your interior and exterior exhibits.

Unmatched ROI:

Boasting the highest return on investment, CHPL is incredibly durable and lasts years longer than other materials—even in the highest foot traffic areas or toughest climates. However, it’s still important that you select a CHPL supplier that provides a strong warranty on their product.

Easy Maintenance:

Cleaning displays has never been easier! Your staff can keep CHPL panels clean and looking like new with soap and water, or common household cleaners.

Visually Attractive:

Anti-microbial and scratch-resistant, CHPL remains vibrant and professional-looking, even after millions of visitors have enjoyed it (including children, who are often very “hands-on” participants.) Additionally, CHPL is impervious to moisture and is high-impact resistant, which means it retains its value for years to come.

Feeling creative? Beyond these strong capabilities, CHPL is also customizable and perfect for  exhibit fabrication. It can be used on displays that incorporate light, sound, and motion! With incredible versatility, CHPL can be used for all surfaces of your exhibit space: reader rails, wall panels, signage, interactive displays, tabletops, furniture, etc… Durable and attractive, CHPL has the capabilities of the perfect, permanent panel solution.