Decor paper producer
TiO2 for Decor / Laminate Paper Mills
Decor paper runs 25–40% TiO2 loading. SEMITI PAPER-D is the workhorse, Ti-Pure R-104 equivalent.
Typical volume
500–5000 t/year per paper mill
Qualification cycle
8–12 weeks (production line trial required)
Business context
Decor paper mills — Schattdecor, Interprint, Munksjö, Surteco — produce paper for kitchen cabinet faces, furniture overlays, HPL (high-pressure laminate), and decorative panels. TiO2 loading is the highest in paper applications.
Procurement challenges
- 01First-pass retention (>85% with cPAM)
- 02Opacity at high loading — full coverage of substrate
- 03Calender roll wear minimization
- 04Color batch consistency for production runs
What SEMITI brings
SEMITI PAPER-D for high-loading decor paper. SEMITI A101 for moderate-loading specialty paper. Retention-aid compatible surface treatment.
Recommended SEMITI grades for decor / laminate paper mills
Related technical guides
Common questions
Best SEMITI grade for HPL overlay paper?+
SEMITI PAPER-D for high-opacity HPL overlay (30–40% loading). SEMITI A101 for finer-grade specialty overlays.
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