Does laminate thickness matter on a straight desk surface?

Yes — laminate thickness and substrate density significantly affect durability and feel. Commercial-grade desks typically use a 1" thick work surface with a particleboard or MDF core and high-pressure laminate (HPL) applied on top. HPL is far more durable than low-pressure laminate (thermofuse) found on residential desks. A thicker surface also reduces flex and bounce during typing. OfficeFurniture2go.com's commercial desks use HPL surfaces — call 1-800-460-0858.