HPL lockers – robust wooden lockers for demanding environments
HPL lockers combine the stability of a steel body with the durability of HPL-coated doors. The result: lockers with a wood-effect finish that are particularly suitable for wet areas, changing rooms in swimming pools, schools, gyms and industrial premises. Unlike traditional chipboard or melamine surfaces, HPL (High-Pressure Laminate) is extremely resistant to moisture, scratches and cleaning products.
C + P uses HPL doors in its Evolo PLUS range – combined with the tried-and-tested steel frame and flexible fit-out options such as benches, coat hooks, base units and pedestals.
Why choose HPL over traditional finishes?
Conventional wooden lockers with chipboard or melamine finishes quickly reach their limits in damp environments: edges swell, surfaces discolour and hygiene suffers. HPL-coated doors solve this problem. The material is pressed under high pressure, is sealed throughout and absorbs virtually no water.
For operators of swimming pools, sports halls or commercial changing rooms, this means: less maintenance, a longer service life and a consistently attractive appearance.
Applications for HPL lockers and HPL cupboards
HPL lockers and HPL cupboards are ideal wherever damp, high usage or strict hygiene requirements are a factor:
- Swimming pools and spas – constant exposure to moisture and chlorine
- Schools and universities – high daily wear and tear, protection against vandalism
- Gyms and sports clubs – damp changing rooms, frequent cleaning
- Hospitals and care homes – hygiene standards, resistance to disinfectants
- Industrial facilities – dirt, moisture, heavy-duty use
Features and accessories
C + P HPL lockers can be customised. Typical features include:
- Bench bases – as fixed changing room benches attached directly to the lockers
- Lockers – combining a coat locker and a secure storage compartment
- Coat hooks and coat rails – configurable depending on use
- Base frames or plinths – for easier floor cleaning
- Locking systems – from cylinder locks to electronic locks
FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions about HPL lockers
HPL lockers combine a high-pressure laminate surface with a steel body. The HPL doors are moisture-resistant, scratch-resistant and resistant to cleaning products. This makes them particularly suitable for wet rooms and high-traffic areas – whilst also offering an attractive wood-effect finish.
HPL is a laminate that is pressed under high pressure and at high temperature. The surface is completely sealed and does not absorb water. Unlike chipboard or melamine surfaces, HPL does not swell or warp – even when exposed to prolonged moisture.
Key factors include the thickness of the HPL panel, the edge finish, ventilation inside the cabinet and the locking system. With C + P HPL lockers, the steel body is also powder-coated, which further extends the overall service life.
Yes, in everyday language, HPL lockers are often referred to as wooden lockers or lockers made of wood – because of the natural wood-effect finish of the HPL surface. Technically, however, they consist of a steel frame with HPL-coated doors, not solid wood.
