Abacá high-pressure decorative laminate is made with natural materials, therefore slight cariations in design and texture may occur and each sheet is unique. Laminart, Inc. expressly warrants that its products are free of defects in material and workmanship, are of merchantable quality, and meet or exceed performance standards for high-pressure decorative laminates as established by NEMA, LD 3-2005. Please note that some Laminart products contain special pearlized inks and do not meet NEMA standards for abrasion/scratch resistance in all finishes. Inasmuch as Laminart has no control over the end products fabricated with the materials sold, no warranty or guarantee is expressed or implied, other than those set forth above, and is limited to the replacement cost of the material alone
Material & Finish
Construction
Abacá high-pressure decorative laminate is manufactured by laminating phenolic resin-impregnated kraft sheets with melamine resin-impregnated decorative and overlay sheets embedded with recycled banana fibers sourced from Central and South America banana plantations (recycled banana fiber content = 1 % of the total weight of the finished product). The lamination is performed under a minimum pressure of 1,000 psi (2,068 kPa) at a temperature of approximately 300°F (149°C)
Content
Phenolic resin-impregnated kraft sheets with melamine resin-impregnated decorative papers and a melamine overlay sheet embedded with recycled banana fibers
Finish
Abaca
Format
Panel / Sheet
Availability & Procurement
Availability
Typically Stocked
City Of Origin
Fletcher
Country Of Origin
United States
Technical Specifications
Dimensional Stability
NEMA/LD 3-2005 3.12 - Machine Direction 0.33% Cross Direction 0.90% (HGS), Machine Direction 0.70% Cross Direction 1.20% (VGP)
Impact Resistance
NEMA/LD 3-2005 Ball Impact Resistance - 50 in (HGS), 8 in (VGP); NEMA/LD 3-2005 Dart Impact Resistance - 20 in (HGS), 8 in (VGP)
Suitable substrates may include but are not limited to particleboard (minimum density 45 pounds/cubic foot), medium-density fiberboard (MDF) or high density fiberboard (HDF). Materials with insufficient dimensional stability or internal bond strength such as plywood, steel, aluminum, fiber reinforced plastic, plaster, gypsum board, and similar materials are not recommended for use as substrates.
Performance Metrics
Abrasion Wear Resistance
NEMA/LD 3-2005 3.13 - 400 cycles with Oyster Shield
Flammability
Fire Rating, ASTM E 84 Class II
Flexural Strength
NEMA/LD 3-2005 Bending Radius - 12 in (HGS), 7 in (VGP)
Lightfastness
NEMA/LD 3-2005 3.3 Light Resistance - No Effect
Maintenance
Veneer-Art general purpose high-pressure decorative laminate may be cleaned with a damp cloth, warm water, and a mild soap or household cleaning products. Cleansers that contain abrasives, acids, or alkalis may damage the decorative surface and are not recommended. Stubborn stains may require the use of hypochlorite bleach followed by a clean water rinse. Not attacked by normal domestic products
Stain Resistance
NEMA/LD 3-2005 3.4 - Stain 1-10 No Effect Stain 11-15 No Effect
Water Resistance
NEMA/LD 3-2005 3.5 Boiling Water Resistance - No Effect
Sustainability
Human Health
Human Health Impact
CDPH Standard Method v1.2-2017, Formaldehyde Free, Health Product Declaration (HPD), Low Emitting/Low VOC, PVC free, UL GREENGUARD, UL GREENGUARD GOLD
VOC Emissions Testing Methodology
CDPH / CHPS 01350 Compliant
Climate Health
Climate Impact
CARB Compliant, Environmental Product Declaration (EPD), ISO 14001 Environmental Management System (EMS)
