Thermally fused melamine, also called a low pressure laminate, is a product that is very durable when compared to a rolled melamine or painted surface, and inexpensive, when it is compared to a high pressure laminate. Fused melamine is made by laminating a resin coated paper to a substrate (typically particleboard or medium density fiberboard) with a combination of heat and pressure. The plastic type resin and the colored paper are fused into the substrate making a strong, almost impenetratable surface. It is made in the same way as high pressure laminate except that it is layed up on a different substrate like PARTICLE BOARD instead of a phenolic back.

Most fused melamine is used as cabinet interiors, however, it is being used more frequently for residential, institutional, and office furniture. It's advantages are that it is inexpensive when being compared to a high pressure laminate, it looks good--the texture it has gives it a richer look when compared to a rolled melamine or painted surface, it is a durable product that resists water and scratches, and it is available in a number of colors. It's disadvantages are that it is not as durable as a high pressure laminate when it comes to impact resistance, and it is more expensive than a rolled melamine, or Kortron, and it is a hard surface to machine or cut. The surface is so hard that the edges become sharp like a knife when they are cut.