After the papers area unit fertile with the resins, the 3 layers of paper/resin area unit placed into a press that at the same time applies heat (120 °C) and pressure (5 MPa). The pressing operation permits the thermosetting resins to flow into the paper, then afterwards cure into a consolidated sheet with a density bigger than one.35 g/cm3 (84 lb/cu ft). throughout the press cycle, the ornamental surface may be cured whereas in reality with a rough surface to make one in every of many various surface finishes.