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This guide lists every EGGER texture code, explains what each one looks and feels like, and tells you exactly when and why to use it.
Whether you're a kitchen designer, interior architect, furniture specifier, or trade professional, understanding EGGER's texture codes is essential. Every EGGER board has a surface texture assigned to it and that texture is just as important as the decor itself. The right decor without the right texture is only half the picture.
EGGER groups its textures into five broad families, each designed for a different surface type and use case:
Smoothtouch textures are EGGER's core smooth-surface finishes. They range from a soft pearlescent sheen to a completely matt, velvety feel, and are used across the widest variety of decors — from plain uni colours to woodgrains and material reproductions. These are the most commonly specified textures in standard furniture and kitchen manufacture.
ST2 is a smooth, flat texture with a delicate pearl-like sheen. It sits between matt and gloss, neither flat nor reflective, producing a finish comparable to a high-quality satin paint. The surface is clean and even to the touch, with a quiet luminosity that adds depth without drawing attention to itself.
Appearance
The finish has a subtle, light-catching quality that elevates solid colours, making them appear richer and more refined than a standard matt surface would allow. The effect is understated, closer to a premium lacquered finish than a glossy one.
Designed For
ST2 is engineered specifically for solid (uni) colours and pearlescent decors, which are single-colour boards available in shades such as white, grey, cream, and soft neutrals. The pearl characteristic of the texture complements these colours directly, enhancing their tone and giving the overall finish a polished, considered appearance.
Typical Applications
ST2 is used on cabinet doors, furniture panels, and end panels where a clean, high-quality solid colour finish is required. It is also the standard reverse texture when ST30 (EGGER's HighGloss finish) is applied to the front face of a panel. In this pairing, ST30 provides the visual impact on the visible surface, while ST2 delivers a coordinated, premium finish on the reverse, a combination widely used across the furniture and interior fit-out industries.
ST9 is one of EGGER's most versatile and widely used textures. The surface is completely free of gloss or reflectivity, delivering a clean, neutral matt finish with a soft, velvety feel underhand. It is a tactile texture, often described as slightly plush to the touch, which contributes as much to the perceived quality of a surface as its visual appearance.
Appearance
The finish is calm and uniform, with no light interference or sheen. This allows the colour or pattern of the decor beneath to read clearly and accurately, making it a reliable choice where a true, undistorted finish is important.
Designed For
ST9 works across a broad range of decors, including solid (uni) colours, woodgrain reproductions, and material-effect surfaces. It is closely aligned with the sustained design shift toward matt finishes in kitchens, fitted furniture, and interior joinery, where gloss surfaces have largely given way to softer, more tactile alternatives.
Typical Applications
ST9 is suitable for kitchen door fronts, wardrobe interiors, shelving, and any application where a contemporary, understated finish is required. It performs particularly well alongside soft greys, warm whites, and muted woodgrain decors, making it a natural fit for Scandi-influenced and modern neutral interiors where simplicity and material quality take precedence over visual contrast.
ST15 is a smooth, flat texture with a low-gloss finish, designed with both aesthetics and practicality in mind. The surface is restrained and refined, allowing the quality and character of the decor beneath to take precedence rather than imposing a texture of its own. It is also engineered for easy maintenance and long-term durability, making it as functional as it is considered in appearance.
Appearance
The finish is clean and precise, with minimal light interference. Rather than adding visual drama, ST15 works quietly in the background, enhancing the depth and detail of the decor it carries. This makes it particularly effective where the decor itself is the focal point, such as with finely detailed wood reproductions or sophisticated stone and concrete effects.
Designed For
ST15 is best suited to elegant wood reproductions and higher-end material decors where subtlety and refinement are the priority. It performs equally well on woodgrain and stone or concrete reproductions, bringing a clean, modern surface quality to decors that benefit from an understated rather than expressive finish.
Typical Applications
ST15 is widely specified for premium kitchen furniture, office interiors, and retail environments where durability and a quietly sophisticated aesthetic are equally important. It is a practical choice for high-use surfaces that need to retain their appearance over time without sacrificing the quality of finish expected in professional and commercial settings.
This group of textures represents EGGER's most advanced woodgrain surface engineering outside of the Feelwood range. Deepskin and Omnipore textures use varying depths of pore structure, matt-gloss contrasts, and directional grain effects to produce highly realistic wood reproductions. They are the workhorses of authentic wood decors in the standard collection.
ST10 delivers an authentically rough, tactile surface that is entirely matt with no gloss contrast of any kind. The pore structure runs continuously across the surface, replicating the honest, natural sensation of running a hand across real wood grain. It is one of EGGER's more characterful textures, bringing a sense of material authenticity that smoother finishes cannot replicate.
Appearance
The surface is raw and natural in quality, with a deep pore structure that reads visually as well as physically. There is no sheen or light reflection to soften the effect, which gives the finish a grounded, organic quality. The result is a surface that feels and looks as close to natural wood as a manufactured panel product can achieve.
Designed For
ST10 is matched to natural and original woodgrain decors where tactile authenticity is a priority. It is also suited to textile-effect decors where a slightly rough, fabric-like surface quality is appropriate, broadening its appeal beyond wood reproductions alone.
Typical Applications
ST10 is ideal for kitchen door fronts, wardrobe panels, and worktop-adjacent surfaces where a genuinely tactile wood feel is specified. It performs particularly well on rustic, natural oak, and walnut-style decors, where the rough pore structure reinforces the natural character of the pattern and elevates the overall authenticity of the finish.
ST11 is an irregular matt-gloss wood pore texture that replicates the natural variation found in real timber. The uneven distribution of the pore structure gives the surface an organic, unforced appearance, avoiding the repetitive, mechanical quality that can be visible in some manufactured textures. The interplay between matt and gloss within the pore pattern adds a subtle depth that closely mirrors the way light behaves on natural wood.
Appearance
The finish reads as authentically natural precisely because of its irregularity. No two areas of the surface appear identical, which is what distinguishes ST11 from more uniform pressed textures. The gentle contrast between matt and gloss areas within the pore structure gives the decor a quiet visual complexity without appearing decorative or contrived.
Designed For
ST11 is primarily used with classic kitchen woodgrain decors, known within the industry as AK (Arbeitsküche) reproductions. These are traditional woodgrain patterns that form the backbone of mid-market kitchen ranges, where a familiar, natural wood appearance is expected without the premium pricing of more elaborate finishes.
Typical Applications
ST11 is a staple texture in trade kitchen furniture and is commonly specified on beech, cherry, and medium oak-style woodgrain decors. It is a dependable, widely recognised finish that suits the practical demands of mid-market kitchen production while maintaining a credible and natural appearance.
ST12 is an all-over pore texture with an irregular distribution of pores at varying depths, producing a surface that is both visually and tactilely refined. A light sub-structure beneath the pore layer adds a velvet-soft quality to the touch, giving the finish a sensory richness that sets it apart from standard wood texture reproductions. The overall result is an elegant, natural appearance that rewards close inspection.
Appearance
The combination of irregular pore depth and the underlying sub-structure creates a surface with genuine visual complexity. The finish has the quality of natural wood that has been oiled or satin-waxed, with a warmth and softness that feels considered rather than manufactured. It is an understated finish, but one that communicates quality clearly.
Designed For
ST12 is suited to natural wood decors where a premium, velvet-like surface quality is a priority. It performs across a wide variety of species reproductions, making it a flexible specification for designers and manufacturers working across different woodgrain styles and price points within the premium segment.
Typical Applications
ST12 is specified for premium kitchen furniture, high-end fitted wardrobes, and interior joinery where finish quality is a key consideration. It is a popular choice for contemporary woodgrain fronts where the appearance of oiled or satin-waxed timber is desired, delivering that quality consistently and at scale across manufactured panel products.
ST17 represents the latest evolution of EGGER's irregular all-over wood pore textures. Its defining characteristic is an exceptionally low gloss level, so restrained that even the pores themselves appear matt rather than catching or reflecting light. A slight microtexture within the surface completes the effect, producing a finish that closely replicates the appearance and feel of timber that has been treated with a natural oil.
Appearance
The finish is deeply natural in quality, with a depth and quietness that is difficult to distinguish from genuinely oiled wood at close range. The absence of any meaningful gloss, combined with the microtexture, gives the surface an organic, hand-finished character. It is one of EGGER's most convincing wood simulations, where the technical precision of the texture serves the naturalistic intention of the decor rather than drawing attention to itself.
Designed For
ST17 is matched to decors that replicate oiled or naturally treated hardwoods. It is particularly effective on oak, ash, and walnut reproductions where an oil-finished appearance is expected, reinforcing the authenticity of the grain pattern with a surface quality that is consistent with how those species are traditionally finished in real-world applications.
Typical Applications
ST17 is specified for premium residential kitchens, contemporary fitted furniture, and contract interiors where the natural, hand-finished aesthetic of oiled timber is a design requirement. It is a finish that appeals to specifiers and end users who want the warmth and honesty of natural wood treatment reproduced reliably and consistently across panel products.
ST19 is one of EGGER's most sophisticated standard woodgrain textures. It combines cut floret sections, which are cross-grain areas that appear where the wood fibre changes direction, with linear grain areas to produce a varied and lively surface. The contrast between matt and gloss within the texture, commonly referred to as a deepskin effect, creates a visible depth and energy across the surface that remains engaging even on lighter, more restrained decors.
Appearance
The interplay between the cross-grain floret sections and the linear areas gives ST19 a dynamic quality that sets it apart from more uniform woodgrain textures. The matt-gloss contrast adds dimension and movement, lending the surface a natural complexity that closely mirrors the way light behaves on real timber. The overall effect is characterful without being overstated.
Designed For
ST19 is aligned with lightly planked woodgrain decors where the variation in the texture can work in harmony with the grain pattern beneath. It can also be applied to solid colours to create a painted wood effect, where the subtle linear and cross-grain interest adds texture and life to what would otherwise be a flat, uniform surface.
Typical Applications
ST19 is specified for modern kitchen fronts, contemporary wardrobe doors, and interior panels where a slightly more expressive woodgrain feel is required. It performs particularly well on light oak and ash-toned decors, where the deepskin contrast enhances the natural warmth and character of the grain without overpowering the lightness of the colour palette.
ST22 is defined by a deep brushed finish with a strong, pronounced linear grain running through the surface. The texture is noticeably deep and distinctly tactile, making it one of EGGER's more assertive standard textures. The linear matt-gloss effect gives woodgrain decors a confident, characterful presence that is felt as much as it is seen.
Appearance
The strong linear grain creates a surface with clear directionality and visual energy. The contrast between the matt and gloss areas within the grain lines adds depth and definition, reinforcing the natural character of the decor beneath. Rather than softening or neutralising the woodgrain pattern, ST22 amplifies it, producing a finish with genuine presence and a bold, considered aesthetic.
Designed For
ST22 is matched to linear woodgrain decors, particularly those inspired by conifer species such as larch, pine, and spruce, where strong vertical grain lines are a defining feature of the decor image. The texture works in direct dialogue with these grain structures, enhancing their natural linearity and giving them a depth and physicality that flatter reproductions of these species.
Typical Applications
ST22 is specified for feature panels, kitchen door fronts, wardrobe carcasses, and architectural joinery where a bold woodgrain statement is required. It is a finish suited to spaces and applications where the material surface is intended to make an impression, and where the tactile and visual quality of the woodgrain is central to the design intent.
ST27 is a bold, characterful woodgrain texture with a pronounced and dramatic grain structure. The surface has visible depth and a strong physical presence, making it one of EGGER's most expressive textures. It is designed to replicate the feel and appearance of solid timber that has been primed and painted, rather than the smooth, flat finish associated with a painted panel.
Appearance
The grain structure is deliberately prominent, giving the surface a raw, honest quality that reads clearly beneath a painted finish. This is what distinguishes ST27 from smoother alternatives, where paint application would result in a flat, featureless surface. On ST27, the grain remains visible and tactile through the finish, producing the convincing impression of a painted solid timber plank with all the character that implies.
Designed For
ST27 is specifically matched to painted timber finish decors, where the intention is to reproduce the look and feel of real wood that has been decorated rather than left natural. The texture gives these decors the physical credibility they require, ensuring the painted finish reads as timber-based rather than panel-based.
Typical Applications
ST27 is ideal for shaker-style doors, traditional kitchen furniture, and any application where a painted wood aesthetic is required rather than a smooth painted panel finish. It is a practical and convincing specification for manufacturers and designers working within traditional, country, or heritage interior styles where the character of painted timber is central to the design language.
Feelwood is EGGER's premium surface technology that makes engineered boards look and feel like real wood. It uses Embossed-In-Register (EIR) technology to synchronise the physical texture of the board with the printed woodgrain pattern beneath so every pore, crack, and grain line you see is exactly where you feel it.
The result is a surface that is visually and physically indistinguishable from real timber or veneer at close range. Feelwood boards are easy to process, antibacterial (tested to ISO 22196), and available with co-ordinating ABS edge banding featuring a matching "head effect" (the end-grain cut view).
Feelwood is available in six main texture codes: ST28, ST32, ST33, ST36, ST37, ST38, and the newer ST40.
ST28 is a synchronised texture, meaning the surface structure is precisely aligned with the decor image beneath it. Developed specifically for the Gladstone Oak and Cuneo Oak decors from the EGGER Feelwood range, the texture mirrors the sandblasted character of these designs, with knots and grain features in the printed image corresponding exactly to raised and recessed areas in the physical surface. The result is a level of tactile realism that goes significantly beyond what a standard woodgrain texture can achieve.
Appearance
The finish is deliberately reserved in character, avoiding the kind of striking visual drama that would draw attention away from the decor itself. Instead, the surface works in service of the image, reinforcing its natural qualities through precise physical correspondence. The depth of the haptic is considerable, giving the surface a convincingly organic quality that rewards touch as much as sight.
Designed For
ST28 is exclusively matched to Gladstone Oak and Cuneo Oak from the EGGER Feelwood range. The synchronisation between texture and decor image is specific to these designs, and the full effect of the finish can only be realised when the two are used together as intended.
Typical Applications
ST28 is specified for premium residential kitchens, bespoke fitted furniture, and high-specification interior projects where genuine tactile realism is a design requirement. It is a finish suited to projects where the quality of the material surface is a primary consideration, and where clients or end users are likely to engage with and appreciate the physical authenticity of the result.
ST32 is a synchronised texture engineered to capture the character of weathered, aged, and worn timber. Using EGGER's synchronised pore technology, the surface structure is precisely aligned with the decor image beneath it, so that visual damage markings such as scratches, colour variation, and aged wood marks are not only printed into the decor but physically replicated in the texture of the surface itself. The effect is a finish of considerable authenticity, where what is seen and what is felt are in direct correspondence.
Appearance
The surface has a deliberately distressed, vintage quality that goes beyond the visual. The synchronisation between the haptic and the decor image means the worn and aged characteristics of the design are reinforced at a tactile level, giving the finish a depth and credibility that an unsynchronised texture could not achieve. The result reads convincingly as reclaimed or naturally aged timber rather than a manufactured reproduction.
Designed For
ST32 is matched exclusively to Sherman Oak and Cuneo Oak from the EGGER Feelwood range. The rustic, distressed character of these decors is central to their design intent, and the synchronised vintage texture amplifies that character directly, ensuring the physical surface quality is fully consistent with the visual narrative of the decor.
Typical Applications
ST32 is specified for industrial-style interiors, rustic kitchen designs, bar and restaurant fit-outs, and any scheme where a deliberately aged or reclaimed timber aesthetic is the design intention. It is particularly well suited to commercial and hospitality environments where material authenticity and visual storytelling are important, and where the worn, characterful quality of the finish contributes directly to the atmosphere of the space.
ST33 is a synchronised texture that combines matt and softly shiny elements within a single surface. The matt and softly brushed pore structure produces a pearlescent sheen that is natural and organic in character, quite distinct from anything metallic or artificial. The interplay between the two surface qualities creates a wood finish with genuine depth and visual beauty, where the surface appears to shift subtly depending on the angle and quality of light.
Appearance
The finish occupies a considered middle ground between matt restraint and gentle luminosity. The pearlescent quality that emerges from the brushed pore structure gives the surface a crafted, hand-finished character that elevates it beyond standard woodgrain textures. It is a surface that rewards attention, with a complexity and warmth that becomes more apparent the closer it is observed.
Designed For
ST33 is matched exclusively to Tossini Elm decors from the EGGER Feelwood range. The crafted, hand-finished quality inherent in these decors is directly elevated by the nuanced surface texture, with the synchronisation between haptic and image ensuring that the physical finish is fully expressive of the design intent behind the decor itself.
Typical Applications
ST33 is specified for high-end residential furniture, bespoke kitchen projects, and premium retail environments where finish quality and material sophistication are primary considerations. It is a texture suited to projects where the surface is expected to make a lasting impression, and where clients and end users are likely to engage closely with the material quality of the finished piece.
ST36 is a deeply brushed, entirely matt texture with no gloss contrast of any kind. The surface is rich and characterful throughout, with a consistent brushed quality that replicates the feel of timber that has been mechanically or hand-brushed to open the grain and reveal the natural structure of the wood beneath. It is one of the more versatile entries in the Feelwood range, suitable across a broad spectrum of wood reproductions rather than being tied to a single decor.
Appearance
The finish has a raw, aged quality that is entirely matt in character. The absence of any gloss contrast gives the surface a grounded, natural honesty, where the brushed texture reads as an authentic material treatment rather than a decorative effect. The depth of the brushing is considerable, producing a surface with genuine physical presence that closely mirrors the appearance and feel of real brushed timber.
Designed For
ST36 works across a wide variety of wood reproductions within the EGGER Decorative Collection, including natural oak and anthor oak decors. Its versatility across species and styles makes it a practical and reliable specification for designers and manufacturers working across multiple woodgrain decors within a single project or product range.
Typical Applications
ST36 is specified for contemporary and traditional kitchen furniture, fitted wardrobes, architectural panelling, and interior joinery where a brushed solid wood character is required. It is a finish that sits comfortably across both modern and heritage interior styles, making it a dependable choice wherever the warmth and authenticity of brushed timber is central to the design intent.
ST37 is one of EGGER's most popular and highly regarded textures, and one of the most widely specified surface combinations in the UK furniture market. It is a dedicated synchronised texture, engineered exclusively for the Halifax Oak decor series, and the precision of that synchronisation is central to what makes it exceptional. The rift-cut cracks and grain lines that define the Halifax Oak decor image are physically replicated in the surface structure, making them perceptible to the touch as well as the eye. Running a hand across the surface reveals a tactile depth and realism that is rare in manufactured panel products.
Appearance
The finish delivers an exceptionally convincing solid wood character. The synchronisation between the rift-cut grain of the decor image and the physical texture of the surface creates a correspondence between sight and touch that is immediately compelling. The surface does not merely suggest the appearance of rift-cut timber, it replicates the physical experience of it, giving the finish a credibility and presence that is difficult to achieve through visual means alone.
Designed For
ST37 is a dedicated texture matched exclusively to the Halifax Oak decor series, which is available across multiple colourways. The synchronisation is specific to these decors, and the full effect of the finish is only realised when texture and decor are used together as intended. It is not a general-purpose texture and should not be specified outside of the Halifax Oak range.
Typical Applications
ST37 and Halifax Oak together represent one of the most widely specified combinations in the UK kitchen and bedroom furniture market. The pairing is used extensively in handleless kitchens, slab door furniture, and contemporary fitted wardrobe systems, where the clean lines of the format allow the quality and realism of the surface to speak for itself. It is a combination that has earned its popularity through consistent performance and broad design appeal across both trade and retail sectors.
ST38 is a synchronised texture that replicates the distinctive grain character of conifer timber, specifically the resinous, pronounced grain structure associated with pine and larch. The surface combines alternating matt and slightly shiny elements that interact to produce a high-quality pearlescent effect, capturing the brushed, tactile quality of conifer wood in a way that feels both natural and refined. When applied to solid colours, the texture takes on a different but equally effective quality, producing the appearance of a painted or lacquered solid timber surface.
Appearance
The interplay between the matt and shiny areas creates a surface with genuine visual movement and depth. The pearlescent quality that emerges from this contrast is organic rather than decorative, closely mirroring the way light behaves on the resinous grain of real pine or larch. The result is a finish with warmth, character, and a distinctly Nordic material sensibility.
Designed For
ST38 is matched to the Mountain Larch decor series, where the synchronisation between texture and decor image delivers the full character of the finish. It is also effective on solid colours, where the pinegrain structure creates a convincing lacquered timber appearance, extending the versatility of the texture beyond its primary wood reproduction application.
Typical Applications
ST38 is specified for Scandinavian-inspired interiors, holiday home furniture, contemporary mountain and chalet aesthetics, and any scheme where a Nordic timber character is central to the design intent. It is a finish with a strong regional and stylistic identity, well suited to projects where warmth, naturalness, and a connection to Northern European material traditions are important considerations.
ST40 is EGGER's most refined Feelwood texture, developed for designers and specifiers working within the trend for elegant, understated matt wood aesthetics. Despite its restrained character, the haptic is noticeably deep, giving the surface a physical quality that belies its quiet appearance. The matt-on-matt finish places it closer to a matt-oiled veneer than any other texture in the EGGER range, with pores that are present and tactile but never intrusive. It is a finish defined by what it holds back as much as what it delivers.
Appearance
The surface is calm, considered, and deeply natural in quality. The absence of any gloss contrast keeps the finish entirely within the matt register, producing a result that is visually close to the appearance of real timber treated with a quality matt oil. The pore structure is perceptible both visually and to the touch, but the overall effect is one of restraint and refinement rather than tactile drama. It is a finish that communicates quality through subtlety.
Designed For
ST40 is suited to understated matt woodgrain decors and is particularly well aligned with the growing demand for quiet luxury interiors, where material quality is expressed through restraint and precision rather than visual statement. It is a texture for decors and schemes where the standard of the finish matters greatly but where that standard is intended to be felt rather than announced.
Typical Applications
ST40 is specified for high-specification residential kitchens, bespoke cabinetry, premium office furniture, and any interior where the finish quality of a matt-oiled veneer is required at a melamine-board price point. It represents a significant value proposition for manufacturers and specifiers, delivering a veneer-adjacent surface standard within the practical and commercial advantages of a manufactured panel product.
As stone, concrete, ceramic, and metal reproductions have become increasingly central to contemporary interior design, EGGER has developed a comprehensive family of Mineral and Material textures to give these decors the authenticity they require. Each texture in this family is based on a specific real-world material surface.
ST16 is a texture that combines deep, rough elements with smooth and shiny areas to replicate the character of an artisanal plaster or spatula-applied finish. The surface evokes the kind of imperfect, hand-worked quality associated with Venetian plaster or applied render, where no two areas of the surface are identical and the finish appears to have been worked rather than manufactured. The interplay between matt and gloss within the texture creates an industrial quality that is both visually compelling and tactilely distinctive.
Appearance
The contrast between the rough, deep areas and the smoother, shinier elements gives the surface a layered, almost geological quality. The finish reads as raw and artisanal, with a visual complexity that suits material-effect decors far more than a uniform texture would. The industrial character of ST16 is immediate and confident, making it one of EGGER's more expressive non-wood textures.
Designed For
ST16 is matched to concrete reproductions, metal-effect decors, and industrial-style stone reproductions, where the rough and worked character of the texture reinforces the material narrative of the decor beneath. It is a texture that adds physical credibility to these effects, ensuring the surface reads as a genuine material rather than a printed approximation.
Typical Applications
ST16 is specified for urban industrial interiors, feature walls, restaurant and bar environments, and contemporary open-plan kitchens where an industrial aesthetic is a deliberate design choice. It is well suited to commercial and hospitality settings where material authenticity and surface character contribute directly to the atmosphere and identity of the space.
ST20 is a texture inspired by the surface of finely sanded or brushed metal, engineered to replicate the look and feel of polished stainless steel or brushed aluminium when applied to the appropriate decors. The surface has a directional, linear quality that is immediately recognisable as metallic in character, and its effect extends beyond purely metallic decors, lending even deep solid colours such as black a convincing metallic edge and presence.
Appearance
The finish has a precise, industrial quality with a clarity and directionality that sets it apart from wood or stone-effect textures. When applied to metallic or pearlescent decors, the result is a surface that closely mirrors the appearance of a real brushed metal panel. The texture does not merely suggest a metallic quality, it replicates the physical character of it, producing a finish with genuine material credibility.
Designed For
ST20 is matched to pearlescent decors, metallic decors, and deep solid colours, most notably U999 Black, where the brushed metal texture adds a layer of sophistication and material interest that a standard smooth finish would not deliver. Its ability to enhance non-metallic decors as well as metallic ones makes it a versatile specification across a range of design intentions.
Typical Applications
ST20 is specified for modern kitchens, commercial environments, reception areas, and any design scheme where a credible metal-surface aesthetic is required on a panel product. It is particularly well suited to environments where precision, modernity, and material confidence are central to the design language, and where the visual and tactile quality of a brushed metal surface contributes directly to the overall character of the space.
ST75 is a laminate texture that delivers a clean, smooth, and velvety matt finish specifically suited to material-effect reproductions. Unlike wood-based textures, ST75 introduces no grain or pore structure of its own, allowing the visual character of the decor beneath to read with full clarity and accuracy. The result is a refined, elegant surface that enhances rather than competes with the inherent beauty of marble and stone-effect designs.
Appearance
The finish is smooth and precise, with a quiet, velvety quality that gives marble and stone reproductions a sense of depth and authenticity. The matt character of the surface softens the decor without dulling it, producing a finish that feels considered and premium. It is a texture that works in complete service of the decor, adding tactile refinement without introducing any visual noise of its own.
Designed For
ST75 is matched to marble reproductions and high-quality stone decors, where the priority is to present the pattern and veining of the design as cleanly and accurately as possible. The absence of any competing surface structure ensures that the full detail and elegance of these decors is preserved and enhanced rather than obscured.
Typical Applications
ST75 is specified for worktops, splashbacks, island panels, and interior surfaces where a marble or stone aesthetic with a refined matt finish is required. It is a practical and elegant specification for kitchens, bathrooms, and living spaces where the visual quality of stone-effect surfaces is a primary design consideration, and where the finish is expected to complement the overall material palette of the interior.
ST76 is based on the mottled, gently rough surface of natural stone, delivering an authentically rough feel that communicates the weight, robustness, and physical character of real stone. The surface is visually neutral in its approach, allowing the decor image to remain the dominant element, while the haptic works beneath that image to reinforce the material credibility of the finish. The result is a texture where the visual and tactile qualities are carefully balanced, neither competing with nor overpowering one another.
Appearance
The finish has a quiet, natural roughness that reads as genuinely mineral in character. It does not impose itself visually on the decor, but its presence is felt immediately to the touch, conveying a sense of solidity and durability that smooth or semi-smooth textures cannot replicate. It is a surface that feels as substantial as it looks, which is precisely the quality that stone-effect decors require to be fully convincing.
Designed For
ST76 works across a wide variety of stone reproductions, from marble to slate, making it one of the more versatile entries in EGGER's mineral texture range. Its ability to complement both refined and rugged stone effects makes it a reliable specification across a broad range of design intentions and decor types.
Typical Applications
ST76 is specified for worktops, bathroom panels, commercial flooring environments, and architectural wall panels where the durability and physical character of stone is an important reference point. It is well suited to both residential and commercial applications where the finish is expected to convey material substance and longevity, and where the tactile quality of the surface contributes directly to the perceived quality of the overall interior.
ST78 is a texture characterised by a dynamic alternation of matt and glossy surfaces, simultaneously interrupted by a striking rough texture that reflects the macro-scale variation found in real granite slabs. The combination of these three distinct surface qualities within a single texture gives ST78 a complexity and visual energy that sets it apart from more uniform stone-effect finishes. The layout of the texture across a large area ensures that the natural, expansive character of granite is faithfully referenced rather than reduced to a repeating pattern.
Appearance
The interplay between matt, gloss, and rough elements creates a surface with considerable visual depth and movement. The effect closely mirrors the way light behaves across the face of a real granite slab, where polished crystals catch and reflect light against areas of rougher, more absorbent surface. The result is a finish with genuine material presence and a convincing geological character that rewards close inspection.
Designed For
ST78 is matched specifically to granite-style stone reproductions, where the complexity and variation of the texture is essential to the credibility of the decor. The macro-scale layout of the surface structure ensures that the finish works in harmony with the large-scale pattern variation inherent in granite-effect decors, producing a result that is consistent with the visual and tactile expectations of the material it references.
Typical Applications
ST78 is specified for kitchen worktops, bathroom vanity panels, commercial surfaces, and any application where a convincing granite aesthetic is required on a panel product. It is a finish suited to environments where the visual and tactile authority of natural stone is an important design consideration, and where the surface is expected to perform credibly against real stone alternatives.
ST87 is a texture that uses pronounced matt and gloss elements to simulate the surface and tactile quality of a ceramic tile. The finish replicates the subtle variation between the face of a ceramic tile and its glazed edges, a distinction that is central to the authenticity of the effect and one that most alternative textures would be unable to reproduce with any credibility. The result is a surface convincing enough to be specified on worktops where a genuine ceramic tile aesthetic is required.
Appearance
The contrast between the matt and gloss areas within the texture creates a surface with a precise, mineral quality that is immediately recognisable as ceramic in character. The finish has a clean, hard-edged clarity that references the manufactured precision of fired and glazed ceramic, while the variation between surface areas prevents it from appearing flat or uniform. It is a texture that communicates the material qualities of ceramic with directness and confidence.
Designed For
ST87 is matched to ceramic-style decors and tile-effect worktop reproductions, where the priority is to deliver a surface that is visually and tactilely consistent with the material it references. The pronounced matt-gloss contrast is integral to achieving that consistency, ensuring the finish reads as genuinely ceramic rather than as a generic smooth or semi-smooth surface.
Typical Applications
ST87 is specified for worktops, splashbacks, commercial kitchen environments, and hospitality interiors where a ceramic tile aesthetic is a deliberate design choice. It is a practical and convincing specification for environments where the visual language of ceramic is desirable but the practical advantages of a panel product, including continuity of surface, ease of installation, and cost efficiency, are equally important considerations.
ST89 is one of the most visually dynamic textures in EGGER's Mineral range. The surface combines a pronounced rough texture with a reflective quality and a dramatic interplay of matt and gloss elements that causes it to catch and respond to light in an unpredictable, naturally varied way. The result is a finish with considerable visual energy and presence, one that commands attention and communicates the raw, unworked character of natural rock with genuine conviction.
Appearance
The surface is bold and expressive, with a complexity that shifts depending on the angle and intensity of light. The interplay between the rough texture and the reflective gloss areas creates a dynamic that closely mirrors the way light behaves on the face of natural rock, where crystalline or mineral deposits catch light against areas of rougher, more absorbent surface. It is a finish that is never entirely static in appearance, which is precisely what gives it its distinctive character and visual authority.
Designed For
ST89 is matched to rock and rough stone reproductions, including more dramatic and characterful stone decors where a restrained or uniform texture would fail to do justice to the intensity of the design. The rough, reflective character of the texture reinforces the visual drama of these decors, ensuring the surface quality is fully consistent with the material narrative they are intended to convey.
Typical Applications
ST89 is specified for feature walls, architectural panels, bar fronts, and commercial environments where a raw, high-impact stone aesthetic is the deliberate design intention. It is a finish well suited to hospitality, retail, and public interior environments where material drama and surface character are used as tools to create atmosphere and define the identity of a space.
EGGER's gloss and premium surfaces represent the highest level of surface finish in the Decorative Collection. These textures are used on specialist lacquered boards and laminate products, rather than standard melamine-faced chipboard, and carry specific product considerations for handling, installation, and aftercare.
ST30 is a smooth, flat, high-gloss laminate surface that is exceptionally reflective and clean in appearance. The surface acts almost as a mirror for light, producing a depth and luminosity that no standard melamine finish can replicate. It is applied to laminate products rather than standard melamine chipboard, which is an important distinction in terms of both the manufacturing process and the level of finish quality it delivers.
Appearance
The finish is uncompromisingly glossy, with a clarity and reflectivity that gives solid colours and stone reproductions a visual depth and richness that is immediately striking. The surface reads as luxurious and precise, with no texture or grain to interrupt the reflection of light. It is a finish that makes a clear and confident visual statement, and one that is broadly recognised as a marker of premium quality in kitchen and furniture design.
Designed For
ST30 is matched to solid colours and premium stone reproductions where a high-gloss finish is a specific design requirement. The absence of any surface texture means the finish is entirely dependent on the quality and character of the decor beneath it, making it particularly well suited to clean, precise colours and the bold veining of premium stone effects.
Typical Applications
ST30 is specified for premium kitchen door fronts, high-gloss slab door furniture, and contemporary interiors where maximum light reflection and visual depth are the design intention. It is frequently used as the frontal surface in panel combinations where ST2 is specified as the reverse texture, a pairing that represents a widely recognised industry standard in premium kitchen and fitted furniture production.
HG is EGGER's HighGloss texture designation, applied to boards that carry an exceptionally smooth, highly reflective surface finish. It delivers a deep, clean gloss with excellent colour saturation, giving solid colours a richness and intensity that matt or satin finishes are unable to achieve. It is a finish associated with precision, luxury, and a distinctly contemporary aesthetic.
Appearance
The surface is immaculately smooth with a depth and clarity that allows colours to read at their fullest intensity. Solid colours in particular benefit significantly from the HG finish, appearing deeper and more saturated than they would under any other texture designation. The reflectivity of the surface gives it a visual weight and presence that commands attention, and the absence of any grain or texture keeps the finish clean, controlled, and unambiguous in its intent.
Designed For
HG is matched to solid colours and premium stone or material reproductions where a high-gloss finish is a fundamental requirement of the design. It is a designation that signals a specific and deliberate finish quality, suited to decors and applications where visual impact, colour depth, and surface perfection are the primary considerations.
Typical Applications
HG is specified for high-end kitchen furniture, contemporary fitted bedroom furniture, and commercial interior fit-outs where the standard and consistency of a high-gloss finish are non-negotiable. It is a finish that performs best in well-lit, carefully considered interiors where its reflective qualities can be fully appreciated, and where the overall design language supports and demands the precision and intensity it delivers.
SM is a satin-etched texture with a feel comparable to a quality lacquered surface. It sits between a full matt and a mid-gloss finish, occupying a considered middle ground that gives it a refined, clean appearance without the visual intensity of a high-gloss surface. It is most commonly encountered as the reverse texture on single-sided MDF boards, where its role is functional as much as aesthetic.
Appearance
The finish is smooth, even, and quietly refined, with a subtle sheen that reads as quality without drawing attention to itself. It is neither flat nor reflective, but carries a consistency and precision that makes it a dependable and professional finish for surfaces that are visible but not the primary focus of a design. The satin quality of the surface gives it a tactile cleanliness that suits its frequent application as a secondary or reverse face.
Designed For
SM is primarily used as the reverse side of single-sided MDF boards, paired with top-face textures such as ST12, ST19, or ST30. In this context, its role is to provide a smooth, coordinated finish on the back face of a panel without the cost or complexity of a fully matched decorative surface. It is a practical designation that nonetheless delivers a finish quality appropriate to visible interior applications.
Typical Applications
SM is specified for end panels, visible carcass sides, and furniture components where the reverse face requires a smooth, clean appearance but a full high-gloss finish is neither necessary nor appropriate. It is a widely used and reliable finish in fitted furniture and kitchen production, where the reverse faces of panels are frequently visible and expected to meet a consistent standard of presentation.
PerfectSense is EGGER's range of premium matt lacquered boards, built on MDF cores and finished with a lacquer surface rather than the standard melamine surfacing used elsewhere in the EGGER Decorative Collection. This difference in construction gives PerfectSense boards a distinctive warm, silky feel that is immediately distinguishable from conventional melamine-faced panels, and an anti-fingerprint coating that provides high resistance to marks and surface contamination.
Rather than ST codes, PerfectSense boards carry TM-prefix texture codes, specifically TM9, TM12, TM22, TM28, and TM37. The range is offered in two performance tiers: PerfectSense Matt for furniture bodies and vertical applications across a broad range of interior schemes, and PerfectSense Topmatt, which offers even greater resistance to fingerprints and surface marks, making it the preferred specification for handle-free kitchen designs and high-traffic applications. Both variants are fully compatible with other EGGER decors, allowing seamless integration into complete schemes.
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