Abstract: A method for the manufacture of a laminated element comprising a thermoformed cellular core material and one or more reinforcing and/or decorative web layers which comprises applying an adhesive coating to said web, placing the thermoformable cellular core material on said coated web to form an intermediate laminated element, and placing the intermediate laminated product without substantial preheating in a heated mould to deform the thermoformable cellular core material to a desired final shape and to cure the adhesive.