a method for forming a laminate which is composed of a decorative layer and a carrier panel comprising applying a crosslinking plastic foam onto a decorative carrier web , subjecting the thus coated web to heat treatment to dry and partially crosslink the foam and then marrying the unfoamed side of the web to a carrier panel with the application of heat and pressure so as to further crosslink the foam . laminates in accordance with the invention are described . such laminates possess stability against delamination as well as relative freedom from gaseous inclusions .