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Formica® Brand Laminate Formica Corporation celebrates individual expressions with distinctive products for every surface. Laminate Formica® Brand Laminates are available in an exciting selection of colors, patterns and textures. Perfect for vertical and horizontal surfaces where high style and high performance are in high demand. Durable, flexible, colorful and affordable. That’s the allure of Formica Brand Laminate. Solid Surfacing Formica® Solid Surfacing is ultra-smooth and ultra-versatile. Choose from classic solids or nature-inspired patterns. Formica Solid Surfacing is made from a single homogenous material so color and pattern are continuous from top to bottom. It’s stain resistant, and easy to care for, even under heavy use. Formica Solid Surfacing brings an elegant feel to any application from countertops, bars and table tops to windowsills. Formica Solid Surfacing – its beauty runs deep. Quartz Surfacing Formica® Stone natural quartz surfacing provides high-end results and top-shelf performance. Unlike real stone, Formica Stone is nonporous making it resistant to stains, chemicals and scratches. With warm, natural stone and rich jewel granite looks to choose from, you can add distinction to any application. Tables, counters, bars and desks take on a new dimension of quality with Formica Stone natural quartz surfacing. Wood Surfacing Formica Ligna® wood surfacing takes the beauty of the forest and makes it flexible and unique. It’s made from natural woods but offers more patterns, shapes and colors than Mother Nature herself. Formica Ligna wood surfacing is designed to coordinate with other Formica brand surfaces. Punctuate walls, embellish corridors, and inset desks, headboards and cabinet fronts for a look that’s always luxurious. Formica Ligna is the natural way to elevate any design. Decorative Metal Formica DecoMetal® boldly brings Formica Brand Products into the design future. Modern, luxurious designs can glimmer with the metallic glow of gold, brass, zinc, copper, aluminum and steel. Available in a breadth of patterns from funky to formal. Cover a concierge desk. The possibilities are endless. Formica DecoMetal is metal made easy. ©2005 Formica Corporation Cincinnati, Ohio 45241 Printed in the U.S.A. Form No. 02-080 (05/05) To learn more about our complete line of Formica® Brand Products call 1-800 FORMICA™ or visit www.formica.com. The Greenguard Indoor Air Quality Certified Mark is a certification mark used under license through the Greenguard Environmental Institute. SM 10% total recovered fiber/all post consumer fiber. 2005/2006 2 3 Meet the Exclusive Finishes from Formica. MicroDot Finish We’re proud to present two new, exciting finishes for woodgrains and solid colors, plus classic designs inspired by the original colors. MicroDot takes solid colors to a new dimension. In response to a growing trend toward adding texture to solid color and adding geometry to design, we’ve created a finish that adds a dose of modernity to solid color. MicroDot is ideal for spaces that need color and texture to become design elements in their own right. And Reacquaint yourself with our Classics. Naturelle Finish Naturelle rises from a global trend away from glossy wood finishes and toward a softer, dry-wax look. Naturelle features a fine ticking feature giving a natural, rich wood appearance. The finish is ideal for office furniture, retail spaces, business and bank buildings, hospitality and healthcare facilities or anywhere a truly natural wood look is desired. Classics Collection Classics are back by popular demand. Boomerang in the original colors has been a common request from designers working on diners, restaurants and residential kitchens. It is back in 4 historic colors that recapture kitchy-cool. The beloved VirrVarr, a European pattern that means criss-cross in Swedish, suddenly has new appeal with modern designers in search of classic Euro design. 4 5 New Naturelle Finish Creates a timeless, inspiring look that wins the approval of the educated eye. Study Table with real wood edge Macchiato Walnut Naturelle Finish 6932-NT Study in style. Academic libraries are host to some serious study. The same pursuits that build brainpower tend to be tough on surfaces. Formica® Brand Laminate offers our exclusive Naturelle Finish, which features an embossed wood texture with a natural, rich tone and a waxed wood feel. It holds up handsomely under the rigors of research. Durability meets distinction. Naturelle finish wins the approval of the educated eye. 6 1 Never give up on the art of play. 2 4 5 3 Toy Display 1 Pumpkin MicroDot Finish 4152-MC Shelf Dividers 2 Orange Pop Plastique 6911-58 Shelf Dividers 3 Electric Plastique 6910-58 Toy Display 4 Vibrant Green MicroDot Finish 6901-MC Toy Display 5 Lime MicroDot Finish 4177-MC Toy with color. Kids squeal when they’re happy. A toy store is a kid’s domain so surfaces must match the mood. By playfully mixing all the bright colors, exciting designs and unique finishes available with Formica® Brand Laminate, you can create a space that makes everyone happy. You’ll know by the squeals of approval. 8 9 3 New to the palette, classic patterns are back to make any countertop surface retro-right on. Find your favorite flavor. 1 Vanilla, strawberry or wild strawberry swirl? Choosing the right flavor can take an instant or hours depending on your mood. Formica® Brand Laminate serves up an inspiring selection of affordable colors, designs and finishes. What look are you hungry for? 2 1 Countertop Coral Boomerang 6941-58 2 Counterface Steel MicroDot Finish 1484-MC 10 MicroDot finish features subtle concave circles arranged in a tight grid formation available on a wide selection of timeless and new solid colors. 11 1 2 3 1 Desktop Mineral Spa 6920-58 2 Wall Dividers Dark Chocolate MicroDot Finish 2200-MC 3 Cabinets / Door Smoky Walnut Woodline Naturelle Finish 6926-NT Funky works with functional. With new, exciting textures like MicroDot a functional space takes a turn towards funky. With so many color choices and a wide selection of designs and textures available, you have the ability to create cubicles that have nothing to do with square. MicroDot circles in on style. 12 13 Retro has never looked so striking. 1 2 3 4 1 Countertop VirrVarr Light Blue 6944-58 2 Countertop VirrVarr White 6943-58 3 Wall / Pillar Natural Cane Naturelle Finish 6930-NT Retro and refreshing. Bowling never seems to go out of style and neither do Formica® Brand Products. With a retro nod, but entirely modern, Formica Corporation brings back true classic patterns like Boomerang and VirrVarr in their original colors. Formica Brand Laminate is easy to clean and scores high in durability, so even the most wild ball won’t cause concern. Cheers! 4 Table Base Maple Woodline Naturelle Finish 6925-NT 14 A techno-color cleaning. 15 1 Teeth should be kept bright white. Surfaces are another story. 3 Kids love color. Formica® Brand Laminates come in a panoramic selection of bright, vivid colors so creating a space that makes kids feel at ease is easier than ever. Dentists can count on continued durability and performance (even between visits). By creating a space that mixes bright colored surfaces, going to the dentist almost becomes fun. 2 4 1 Cabinet faces Grenadine MicroDot Finish 6902-MC Sink Countertop Grenadine 6902-58 2 Cabinet faces Cassis MicroDot Finish 6903-MC Countertop with bevel edge Cassis 6903-58 3 Cabinet faces Sol MicroDot Finish 3209-MC 4 Base Cabinet Faces Peaceful Blue MicroDot Finish 231-MC 16 17 Color Portfolio Forty-six colors. Countless ways to use them. Brite White White* Mission White* Antique White 459-58 949-58 933-58 932-58 Sail White Pumice 463-58 858-58 4152-58 Dover White Neutral White Pearl 7197-58 918-58 934-58 Ivory Almond* Champagne Birch* Beige Desert Beige Organic Green 460-58 920-58 925-58 921-58 958-58 899-58 6904-58 NEW! Graystone Folkstone* Platinum Oyster Gray Indian Smoke Dark Chocolate 464-58 927-58 902-58 929-58 913-58 2200-58 NEW! G Surf Pumpkin G G 923-58 G G Grenadine G Sol G 3209-58 NEW! 231-58 NEW! Spectrum Red* G Neon Yellow G G Peaceful Blue G 6902-58 NEW! 6900-58 NEW! 4177-58 NEW! Grasshopper Marine Blue 3234-58 914-58 1998-58 G Lime G Oxygen G 845-58 Stop Red Burgundy 839-58 966-58 Vibrant Green G 6901-58 NEW! Hunter Green* G Navy Blue* G 969-58 G 967-58 G Cassis G 6903-58 NEW! G Spectrum Blue G 851-58 G Dry-Erase Markerboard It’s a clean sweep in three different colors. Fog 961-58 Mouse G Steel 1484-58 NEW! G = Global (Available in North America, Europe and Asia) Prior to making a final decision, please view an actual sample. 928-58 Graphite G Storm G 912-58 G 837-58 White G 20949-90 Black* Brite White** Sail White** 909-58 20459-90 20463-90 *Also available in ColorCore® surfacing material. **Available in Dry-Erase Markerboard as factory order. 18 19 MicroDot Finish Collection Naturelle Finish Collection White Sail White Lime 949-MC NEW! 463-MC NEW! 4177-MC NEW! Neon Yellow 6900-MC NEW! Sol G Peaceful Blue 231-MC NEW! 3209-MC NEW! Pumpkin G Oxygen G 1998-MC NEW! Grasshopper Organic Green 3234-MC NEW! 6904-MC NEW! Vibrant Green G 4152-MC NEW! 1484-MC NEW! 2200-MC NEW! 6902-MC NEW! Natural Cane Naturelle stems from a trend switch in global wood preference. Instead of a glossy finish, Naturelle has a softer, dry wax look with a fine ticking for a natural wood appearance. 6930-NT NEW! G 6925-NT NEW! Smoky Walnut Woodline Wenge Woodline 6926-NT NEW! 6927-NT NEW! Black Latte Walnut Macchiato Walnut 909-MC NEW! 6931-NT NEW! 6932-NT NEW! 6903-MC NEW! G Maple Woodline G Cassis G Dark Chocolate G G Grenadine G Steel G 6901-MC NEW! G Cherry Woodcut 6928-NT NEW! Mahogany Woodcut G 6929-NT NEW! MicroDot Finish features subtle concave circles arranged in a tight grid formation available on a wide selection of solid colors. Very modern, very cool. Zebrano 9011-NT NEW! G = Global (Available in North America, Europe and Asia) Prior to making a final decision, please view an actual sample. Ebony G 9012-NT NEW! G 20 21 Woodgrains Collection Woodgrains Collection 42 unique grains. 100 percent splinter-free. Continued Dune Wood Maple Woodline Latte Walnut Natural Cherry African Limba Ginger Root Maple Figured Annigre 7182-58 6925-NT NEW! 6931-NT NEW! 7737-58 7011-43 7288-58 7284-58 Bamboo Cane Copper Beech Vosges Pear Cherry Birch Wild Cherry Lacewood 3516-58 2567-58 1150-43 7484-58 5904-43 744-58 Select Cherry Chestnut Burl 7759-43 1136-90 Natural Cane 6930-NT NEW! G G Natural Maple Amber Maple Refined Butcherblock Natural Birch Pencil Wood Machiatto Walnut Violin Figured Annigre Cherry Woodcut 756-58 7012-58 3693-58 7481-58 7747-58 6932-NT NEW! 7285-58 6928-NT NEW! Golden Oak Finnish Oak Butcherblock Maple Northern Oak Natural Oak Mahogany Woodcut Victorian Mahogany Acajou Mahogany 757-58 118-58 204-58 7152-58 346-58 6929-NT NEW! 7583-58 7008-43 Cognac Maple Rattan Cane Zebra Wood Choco Figured Mahogany 7738-58 3699-58 7748-58 6933-43 NEW! Smoky Walnut Woodline Cocoa Maple Mokka Figured Mahogany Wenge Woodline Ebony 6926-NT NEW! 7739-58 6934-43 NEW! 6927-NT NEW! 9012-NT NEW! G = Global (Available in North America, Europe and Asia) Prior to making a final decision, please view an actual sample. Zebrano G 9011-NT NEW! G G G 22 23 Patterns and Formations Collections A wide selection of classic, innovative patterns and formations so you can match your vision with the appropriate surface every time. Glass Plastique 6909-58 NEW! Electric Plastique G Metal Ocean 3511-58 Beluga G 6910-58 NEW! Orange Pop Plastique G Chalk Solidz Cardboard Solidz MDF Solidz Nature Solidz Russet Solidz 7814-58 7813-58 7812-58 7815-58 3503-58 Yellow Solidz Red Solidz Teal Solidz Blue Solidz 7816-58 7817-58 3504-58 7818-58 Arctic Terra Prairie Terra Tundra Terra Purple Solidz Storm Solidz 7217-58 7218-58 7220-58 7819-58 3505-58 Lava Spa Straw Terra Earthen Terra Sienna Terra Sky Terra Indigo Terra 6921-58 NEW! 7693-58 7215-58 7216-58 7694-58 7263-58 6911-58 NEW! Atomic Turf Atomic Orange 6919-58 NEW! 6918-58 NEW! G Breeze Solidz G G G Beluga Beige Metal Earth Metal Sun 3698-58 3512-58 6922-58 NEW! Fresh Paint Urban Paint Mineral Spa 7727-58 7728-58 6920-58 NEW! Air Grass Silk Screen Shoji Screen Painted Screen Gilded Glaze Celadon Glaze Fired Glaze Burnished Glaze Forest Terra 3509-58 3510-58 3694-58 3696-58 3695-58 7701-58 7702-58 7703-58 7704-58 7219-58 Buffed Aluminum Buffed Nickel Sisal Mat Tatami Mat Batik Mat 7740-58 7741-58 3506-58 3508-58 3507-58 3697-58 G Corkboard 7745-58 Seasoned Corkboard G 7746-58 G = Global (Available in North America, Europe and Asia) Prior to making a final decision, please view an actual sample. 3513-58 G Blue Spa G Camel Leather G Metal Sky 3502-58 6390-58 NEW! G Saddle Leather G 3514-58 6923-58 NEW! G Cocoa Leather G 3515-58 G G 24 25 Patterns and Formations Collections Continued Cotton Paper Natural Paper Natural Canvas Gray Canvas Denim Canvas White Kid Leather Ivory Brushing Antique White Papercraft Champagne Papyrus Almond Papyrus 7695-58 7696-58 7022-58 7023-58 7268-58 771-58 760-58 663-58 715-58 726-58 Flax Gauze Jute Gauze Metallic Gauze Titanium Tread Industrial Tread Parchment Desert Erosion 7708-58 7709-58 7711-58 7742-58 7743-58 7240-58 7230-58 Bisque Ceramic Cinder Ceramic Ashen Ceramic Crayon 7697-58 7699-58 7698-58 7226-58 Beige Clear Sand Beige Grafix 220-58 506-58 Folkstone Grafix 507-58 GF Folkstone Celesta Blue Silk Grafix 692-58 522-58 Multifleck 253-58 Almond Dust G 1817-58 503-58 1816-58 7019-58 508-58 1782-58 Frosted Leaves F GF 7334-58 Spring Foliage F 7017-58 F 300-58 Antique White Oxide F 303-58 Ebony Oxide F 299-58 Sun Wash Meadow Wash Earth Wash 7244-58 7245-58 7213-58 Fallen Leaves New Leaves Carrara Envision Pebble Envision Saltillo Envision 7231-58 7335-58 7494-58 7495-58 7497-58 Folkstone American Granite Omega Granite Jasper Envision Lapis Envision Noir Envision 658-90 3177-58 7499-58 7498-58 7500-58 Stellar Lime Stone Sand Stone Cotta Stone Concrete Stone Travertine 689-58 7264-58 7265-58 7266-58 7267-58 3526-58 7018-58 F Graphite Grafix F Stardust F 7336-58 Navy Grafix F Mouse Grafix GF Fogdust F G = Global (Available in North America, Europe and Asia) F indicates Formations Collection Prior to making a final decision, please view an actual sample. Porcelain Grafix GF Stone Grafix F Varnish Crayon F Sail White Oxide F 515-58 F F 26 27 Patterns and Formations Collections Classics Collection Timeless, classic patterns brought back in original colors for retro-modern applications and overall fun. Continued Sand Crystall Flint Crystall Silica Quartzite Bottlegreen Quartzite Lava Quartzite Skylark Boomerang 3517-58 3518-58 3519-58 3520-58 3521-58 6940-58 Perlato Granite Giallo Granite Butterum Granite Jamocha Granite Rosso Granite VirrVarr White 3522-58 3523-58 7732-58 7734-58 3917-58 6943-58 Baltic Granite Ubatuba Granite Azul Granite Labrador Granite Himalayan Slate VirrVarr Light Blue 3691-58 7733-58 3525-58 3692-58 3689-58 6944-58 G Aqua Boomerang G 6959-58 G Coral Boomerang G Charcoal Boomerang 6941-58 G 6942-58 G Authentix Collection Looks like metal, feels like metal but acts like laminate. Easy to clean and low maintenance. Alaskan Slate 7270-58 Santa Fe Slate F Monterrey Slate 7109-58 7013-58 F Glacier Slate F 7015-58 Autumn Indian Slate Madras Indian Slate Basalt Slate Powdered Aluminum Brushed Aluminum Punched Aluminum Quilted Aluminum 3687-58 3688-58 3690-58 5163-47 5163-09 5163-45 5163-15 Portico Marble Tuscan Marble Powdered Stainless Brushed Stainless Punched Stainless 7735-58 7736-58 5164-47 5164-09 5164-45 Colorado Slate F 7014-58 F White Onyx Classic Onyx Nile Dorian Marble Black Faux Marble Blackstone Punched Brass 827-90 132-90 126-90 754-90 271-90 5165-45 G = Global (Available in North America, Europe and Asia) F indicates Formations Collection Prior to making a final decision, please view an actual sample. Quilted Brass G 5165-15 Quilted Stainless G Punched Copper G 5166-45 5164-15 G Quilted Copper G 5166-15 G 28 29 Etchings Finish Collection Honed Finish Collection Twenty distinctive colors in a softly polished and etched finish that looks and feels like real stone. Subtle surface clefts and crevices mimic softly brushed stone. Natural looking with an unnatural price. White Onyx Portico Marble Tuscan Marble Lime Stone Sand Stone Cotta Stone Travertine Autumn Indian Slate 827-46 NEW! 7735-46 NEW! 7736-46 NEW! 7264-77 NEW! 7265-77 NEW! 7266-77 NEW! 3526-77 3687-77 Travertine Sand Crystall Silica Quartzite Concrete Stone Alaskan Slate Colorado Slate Madras Indian Slate 3526-46 NEW! 3517-46 3519-46 7267-77 NEW! 7270-77 NEW! 7014-77 NEW! 3688-77 Perlato Granite Giallo Granite Butterum Granite Jamocha Granite Rosso Granite Baltic Granite Himalayan Slate Labrador Granite Basalt Slate 3522-46 3523-46 7732-46 7734-46 3917-46 3691-77 3689-77 3692-77 3690-77 Sparkle Finish Collection Small-scaled textured finish which imparts a brighter, more durable surface. Baltic Granite Bottlegreen Quartzite Ubatuba Granite Lava Quartzite Azul Granite White Onyx Portico Marble Tuscan Marble Butterum Granite Jamocha Granite 3691-46 3520-46 7733-46 3521-46 3525-46 827-42 7735-42 7736-42 7732-42 7734-42 Flint Crystall Labrador Granite Black Faux Marble Blackstone Natural Canvas Colorado Slate Ubatuba Granite Nile Dorian Marble 3518-46 3692-46 754-46 NEW! 271-46 NEW! 7022-42 7014-42 7733-42 126-42 Indigo Terra Black Faux Marble White Black 7263-42 754-42 949-42 909-42 Prior to making a final decision, please view an actual sample. 30 31 Special Products Grade Options Formica Corporation offers laminate products for specialty applications, as well as products to complement our standard lines. Grade 10 General Purpose Grade: (HGS, Nominal Thickness .048"(1.2mm)) The most widely specified grade; recommended for horizontal and vertical interior applications. Grade 12 Horizontal Postforming Grade: (HGP, Nominal Thickness .039"(1.0mm)) Outside radius to .5" (12.7mm) and cove radius to .1875" (4.8mm). Postformable to permit bending on suitable commercial postforming equipment. Use whenever forming is desired for decorative or functional purposes in interior applications. Optimum postforming temperature is 325° F (163° C). Note: When used with a polished finish, Grade 12 is recommended only for light-duty horizontal surfaces. Grade 20 Vertical Postforming Grade: (VGP, Nominal Thickness .028" (0.7mm)) Outside and inside radii to .375" (9.5mm). A forming grade designed for vertical or light-duty horizontal interior applications requiring radiused edges. Thinner than Grade 12; excellent for postformed radii. Installed panel width not to exceed 24" (609.6mm) maximum. Grade A3 Chemtop2™ Postforming Grade: (LGP, Nominal Thickness .038" (1.0mm)) Designed for interior horizontal and vertical surfaces where resistance to chemicals is necessary. Ideal postforming temperature is 288° F (142° C). Formica Chemtop2™ can be postformed to a minimum .5" (12.7mm) outside radius and .1875" (4.8mm) inside cove radius. Slight whitening in the cove is normal and does not indicate a product defect. Grade 32 Fire-Rated Vertical Grade: (VGF, Nominal Thickness .032" (0.8mm)) Intended for use in vertical and horizontal interior applications which require low flame spread ratings to conform to building codes. Classified by Underwriter’s Laboratories, Inc. and meets most military and marine specifications. Slightly thinner than Grade 50. Available only for selected Fire-Rated Laminate items. Chemtop2™ Laminate: Formica Chemtop2™ is a chemical-resistant laminate that is intended for application to interior horizontal and vertical surfaces where design, appearance, quality, durability and resistance to relatively harsh acids, alkalis, corrosive salts and other destructive or staining substances are required. For more information, see Formica Chemtop2™ brochure (Form No. 15-001). Fire-Rated Laminate: Formica® Brand Fire-Rated Laminate meets Class 1(A) flame spread ratings and is available in a selection of solid colors, patterns and woodgrains. It is listed by Underwriters Laboratory Inc., and meets the following standards: FAA Part 25.853 (A&B) Noncommercial aircraft U.S. Coast Guard, Subpart 164.012 MIL-P-17171 E (SH), Type IV MIL-STD-1623 D (SH) Canadian Reference: ULC Classification as per ASTM #84 (ULC 723) and NFPA 255. With two grades suitable for general purpose, nonpostforming applications, this laminate is ideal for most military and marine applications. For more information, see Tech Data – Fire-Rated Laminate (Form No. 02-120), Data Sheet – Fire-Rated Laminate/Ship Building (Form No. 01-078) and Data Sheet – Fire-Rated Laminate/Building Products (Form No. 01-077). Thick Phenolic Laminate: Formica® Brand Thick Phenolic Laminate is available in thicknesses up to 1". Its exceptional strength allows the product to be used as a structural material. Uses include toilet partitions, convector covers and other assemblies requiring high strength and resistance to impact, water and humidity. Available with decorative surface on one side, both sides, or no sides, thick phenolic can be drilled, sanded, shaped and cut with standard carbide-tipped tools. For more information, see Q&A at www.formica.com. Backing Sheets and Cabinet Liners: Formica® Brand Backing Sheets and Cabinet Liner sheets provide balancing and moisture control for utilitarian surfaces. Available in two grades and a wide variety of sizes, the undecorated phenolic backing sheets have a flat, dark brown finish. Cabinet liners are available in four colors and two sizes, all with a flat, non-decorative finish suitable for cabinet interiors. For more information, see Tech Data – Backing Sheets (No. 01-093). Lab Grade Laminate: Both chemical and stainresistant, Formica® Brand Lab Grade is designed for laboratories, hospitals and other environments where potentially destructive elements and solutions are common. Lab Grade is postformable and meets the International Standards Organization and National Electrical Manufacturers Association performance standards. For more information, see Tech Data – Lab Grade (Form No. 02-121). Lab grade is available in matte black only. Dry-Erase Markerboard Laminate: Formica® Brand Dry-Erase Markerboard Laminate, is intended for application to interior vertical surfaces where a high gloss, durable, nonabsorbent dry-erase markerboard surface is required. Available in both Grades 10/HGS and 20/VGP. For more information, see Tech Data – Dry-Erase Markerboard Laminate (Form No. 02-138). Grade 41: (HCS, Nominal Thickness .051" (1.3mm)) ColorCore® surfacing material in matte finish for general purpose interior use. Solid color throughout; eliminates the “dark line” of standard laminates. Available only for Matte finish ColorCore® surfacing material items. Grade 43: (HCS, Nominal Thickness .062" (1.6mm)) ColorCore® surfacing material in polished finish for vertical or light-duty horizontal interior applications. Solid color throughout; eliminates the “dark line” of standard laminates. Available in 909 Black and 949 White only. Grade 50 Fire-Rated General Purpose Grade: (HGF, Nominal Thickness .048" (1.2mm)) Intended for use in vertical and horizontal interior applications which require low flame spread ratings to conform to building codes. Classified by Underwriter’s Laboratories, Inc. and meets most military and marine specifications. Available only for selected FireRated Laminate items. Grade 51 General Purpose Grade: (HGS, Nominal Thickness .050" (1.2mm)) Dimensional laminate for horizontal and vertical interior applications. Similar in properties to Grade 10. Available only for Corrugated, Weave, Quarry Sand & Leather finishes. Grade 52 General Purpose Postforming Grade: (HGP, Nominal Thickness .039" (1.0mm)) Postformable to permit bending on suitable commercial postforming equipment. Used whenever forming is desired for decorative or functional purposes in interior applications. Similar in properties to Grade 12. Available only for Corrugated, Weave, Quarry Sand & Leather finishes. Grade 54 Vertical Dimensional Grade: (VGD, Nominal Thickness .047” (1.2mm) Dimensional laminate for vertical interior applications. Available only for punched and quilted finishes. (Authentix Collection) Grade 72 Cabinet Liner Grade (CLS, Nominal Thickness .020" (0.5mm)) Non-decorative surface; light-duty interior use cabinet liner for balancing and moisture control of laminate panels. Available only for Cabinet Liners. Grade Selection Guide Consult this chart to determine the recommended grades for typical application. Grade 87 Fire-Rated Backing Sheet Grade: (BLF, Nominal Thickness .028" (0.7mm)) Non-decorative surface; light-duty interior use, fire-rated backing sheet for balancing and moisture control of laminate panels. Available only for selected Fire-Rated Laminate Backing Sheet items. Grade 89 Fire-Rated Backing Sheet Grade: (BGF, Nominal Thickness .048" (1.2mm)) Non-decorative surface; general purpose interior use fire-rated backing sheet for balancing and moisture control of laminate panels. Available only for selected FireRated Laminate Backing Sheet items. Grade 91 Backing Sheet Grade: (BKL, Nominal Thickness .020" (0.5mm)) Non-decorative surface; light-duty interior use backing sheet for balancing and moisture control of laminate panels. Available only for selected Backing Sheet items. Grade 92 Backing Sheet Grade: (BKH, Nominal Thickness .048" (1.2mm)) Non-decorative surface; general purpose interior use backing sheet for balancing and moisture control of laminate panels. Available only for selected Backing Sheet items. Grade C2 Backing Sheet Grade: (BKH, Nominal Thickness .030" (0.8mm) Non-decorative surface; general purpose interior use backing sheet for balancing and moisture control of laminate panels. Available only for selected Backing Sheet items. Thick Phenolic Grade: Two-sided, decorative panel suitable for interior horizontal or vertical surfaces. Available only with black core. S2: (CSL, Nominal Thickness .125" (3.175mm) P7: (CSL, Nominal Thickness .250" (6.350mm) S8: (CSL, Nominal Thickness .375" (9.525mm) S6: (CSL, Nominal Thickness .500" (12.7mm) P8: (CSL, Nominal Thickness .625" (15.875mm) S7: (CSL, Nominal Thickness .750" (19.05mm) R3: (CSL, Nominal Thickness 1.00" (25.4mm) Horizontal Commercial Commercial Commercial Residential Work Cabinetry & Doors & Work Surfaces Furniture Partitions Surfaces Residential Laboratory Cabinetry & Work Furniture Surfaces Grade 10 HGS (General Purpose) • • • • • Grade 12 HGP (General Purpose Postforming) • • • • • Grade 41 HCSP (Colorcore) • • • • Grade 50 HGF (Fire-Rated) • • • • Grade 51 HGS (General Purpose) • • • • • Grade 52 HGP (General Purpose Postforming) • • • • • Grade 89 BGF (Backing Sheet) Grade 92 BKH (Backing Sheet) • • • Vertical Grade 20 VGP (General Purpose Postforming) • Grade 32 VGF (Fire-Rated) • Grade 43 HCS (ColorCore) • • • • Grade 54 VDG Grade 72 CLS (Cabinet Liner) • Grade 87 BLF (Backing Sheet) • Grade 91 BKL (Backing Sheet) Grade C2 (Backing Sheet) • • Grade A3 LGP (Chemtop2 ) ™ • • • • 32 33 How To Specify Finish Options Long Form Please view actual sample to see and feel finishes before making final selection. Part I: General Contractor shall supply and install high pressure laminate as shown on drawings and specified herein. 1.1 Product Delivery and Storage: High pressure laminate to be stored with top face-down and a caul board on top to protect material from damage and from warping. Laminate to be protected from moisture and from contact with floors or outside walls. 1.2 Preconditioning: Laminate and substrate to acclimate for at least 48 hours at same ambient condition. Optimum conditions being approximately 75° F (24°C) and relative humidity of 45 to 55%. Air circulation to be provided around product. Part II: Products 2.1 High Pressure Laminate: High pressure laminate should be Formica® Brand Laminate produced by Formica Corporation. PL-1 Color Number PL-2 Color Number Color Name Color Name Grade (Name/Number) Grade (Name/Number) Finish (Name/Number) Finish (Name/Number) 2.2 Adhesives (for standard and postforming grade laminate): Contact, semi-rigid (PVAc) or rigid (Urea Resorcinol) adhesives are recommended. Fabricator to follow adhesive manufacturer’s recommendations. 2.3 Adhesives (ColorCore® surfacing material): Semi-rigid (PVAc) or non-pigmented contact adhesives are recommended. Fabricator to follow adhesive manufacturer’s recommendations. 2.4 Substrates: Laminate to be bonded to a suitable substrate such as medium-density fiber board (MDF) or a 45# density particle board (CS 236-66; Type 1, Grade B, Class 2). The following materials are not recommended for use: plywood, plaster, gypsum board, concrete. Maximum panel widths to be 24" (609.6mm) for Grade 20. 2.5 Backing Sheets: Backing sheets to be provided as necessary to balance assembly and prevent warping. PL-1 Color Number Color Name Grade (Name/Number) Short Form Surface material shall meet or exceed National Electrical Manufacturers Association Performance Standards (NEMA LD3-1995) for high pressure decorative laminate. Fabrication to comply with Architectural Woodwork Quality Standards, Guide Specifications and Quality Certification Program guidelines from the American Woodworkers Institute. General Information: Detailed product information is available in the Formica Corporation Specification Manual available from Formica Corporation regional offices or your local Formica® Brand Products distributor. Additional Information: Technical Services: For product application and technical assistance, or for information about national and local codes and industry or commercial standards, call (513) 786-3048. In Canada, call 1-800-363-1405. In Mexico, call (525) 530-3135. Part III: Execution 3.1 Inspection: All surfaces to be laminated are to be inspected to determine if they are sound, clean and free of surface defects. All defects found are to be corrected. 3.2 Preparation: Surfaces to be sanded and prepared as required to provide a surface that is smooth, clean, free of oil or grease and uniform in thickness. 3.3 Installation: A) Material equipment and workmanship should conform to industry-standard practices, conditions, procedures and recommendations as specified by ANSI/NEMA LD3-1995 Section 4, Architectural Woodwork Quality Standards, DLPA (Decorative Laminated Products Association) and ANSI 161.2-1979 standards. B) Panel assemblies should be laminated with suitable backer sheets to minimize warping. C) Maximum panel widths to be 24" (609.6mm) for Grade 20. D) All inside corners of cutouts to be radiused as large as possible (.125" minimum). All edges and corners to be filed smooth, free of chips and nicks. Surface shall be Formica® brand laminate, manufactured by Formica® Corporation. PL-1 Color Number Color Name Grade (Name/Number) Finish (Name/Number) Natural (-00): Non-decorative finish. Available only on Backing Sheets. Corrugation* (-11): A uniquely textured, linear matte finish that mimics corrugated cardboard. The ribs have natural variations and run lengthwise on the sheet of laminate. Recommended for vertical and light-duty horizontal interior applications where cleanability is not an issue. Available in 4' x 10' only. Weave* (-12): A slightly raised intricate texture reminiscent of fine woven fibers. Available in 4' x 8', 4' x 10', and 5' x 12' only. Chemtop2 (-CT): Finished to resist chemicals, stains, impacts and heat. Available only for Chemtop2™ Collection items. Quarry Sand* (-41): A soft-textured, pebbly finish that imparts a warm, tactile effect and enhances the beauty of color. Quarry Sand finish produces clarity and depth resulting in true and vibrant colors. Sparkle* (-42): A small-scale textured finish which imparts a brighter, more durable surface. Artisan (-43): A look reminiscent of the handrubbed, oiled finish used by craftsmen to produce fine wood furniture and surfaces. Not recommended for heavy-duty horizontal applications such as countertops. Available only for selected Woodgrain Collection items. Etchings (-46): A softly polished and etched surface dappled with highlights from tiny fractures and fissures reminiscent to those found in real granite and stone. Recommended for horizontal applications such as residential countertops and vertical interior applications. Available only on specific stone and granite patterns in the Etchings Finish Collection. Matte* (-58): A finish that imparts a warm, pleasing effect that enhances the beauty of color and produces a greater clarity and depth. Honed (-77): A low sheen satin finish with subtle surface clefts and crevices that mimics softly brushed stone. A less luminous but soft natural finish that is appropriate for travertines, slates and river washed granites. Recommended for horizontal applications such as residential countertops and vertical interior applications. Available only on specific patterns in the Honed Finish Collection. Eldorado Leather* (-82): Retains the same dimensional texture of natural leather, but with a slightly higher reflectance and sheen, producing stronger colorways. Polished* (-90): A high-gloss finish ideal for applications that require maximum smoothness and reflectance. Recommended for vertical or light-duty horizontal interior applications. Not recommended for heavy-duty horizontal applications such as countertops. MicroDot (-MC): A low sheen finish with subtle concave circles arranged in a tight grid formation enhances solid colors by using light and shadow to create perceived pattern. Appropriate for horizontal or vertical use, MicroDot is available only on specific Color Portfolio items in the MicroDot Collection. Naturelle (-NT): Low sheen finish reminiscent of dry *Available as a Product Option on all Color waxed wood is married with subtle straight grain Portfolio, Woodgrains, ticking to create a realistic natural wood finish for laminate. Available only on specific Woodgrains in the Patterns and Formations® Collection Naturelle Collection. items as a factory order. Limited Warranty Formica Corporation expressly warrants that, for a period of (1) one year from the date of first sale, Formica® Brand Laminate and ColorCore® surfacing material will be reasonably free of defects in materials and workmanship, and that when properly handled and fabricated, will conform, within accepted tolerances, to applicable manufacturing specifications. This limited warranty only applies to products which are stored, handled, fabricated and installed in the manner recommended by Formica Corporation. Due to the variety of uses and applications to which Formica® Brand Products may be put, Formica Corporation can make no warranty that these products are suitable for any particular purpose and can make no other warranties, expressed or implied, other than those set forth above. Buyer’s exclusive remedy for any loss or claim resulting from the use or inability to use this product shall be replacement of the defective product or, at the option of Formica Corporation, return of the product and refund of the purchase price. In no event shall Formica Corporation be liable in either tort or contract for any loss or direct, special, incidental, consequential or exemplary damages. This limited warranty gives the purchaser of Formica® Brand Products specific legal rights. Other rights may be available which vary from state to state, province to province, country to country. Any information or suggestion concerning applications, specifications or compliances with codes and standards is provided solely for your convenient reference and without any representation as to accuracy or suitability. Formica Corporation disclaims any legal responsibility. The user must verify and test the suitability of any information or products for the specific application. Customer Assistance: Customer and technical assistance may be obtained through your local Formica® Brand Products distributor or from Formica Corporation trained representatives in sales offices throughout the country. For technical assistance, contact your distributor or sales representative, or write the company directly at Formica Corporation, 10155 Reading Road, Cincinnati, OH 45241, or call 1-800-FORMICA.™ Manufacturer: Formica® Brand Laminate and ColorCore® surfacing material are manufactured by Formica Corporation, Cincinnati, Ohio, with plants in Evendale, Ohio, and Sunset Whitney Ranch, California. Formica Canada Inc. manufactures Formica® Brand Laminate in St. Jean sur Richelieu, Quebec, Canada. For warranty information contact your distributor or sales representative, or write/call: Formica Corp. 10155 Reading Rd. Cincinnati OH 45241 1-800-FORMICA.™ 34 35 Use & Care Formica® Brand Laminate and ColorCore® surfacing material are designed for beauty and durability. Like any surfacing materials, however, they can be damaged by abuse and carelessness. When you use them where recommended and care for them properly, they will give you years of satisfaction. Trademark and Copyright Information Before selecting the surface material, consider the type of use it will receive, as well as its texture, color, and reflective values. A roughtextured surface has different advantages, depending upon use, than a smooth-textured surface. High gloss finish laminates for example, are not recommended for use in heavyduty applications such as countertops. Scratch and Impact Protection: Formica® Brand Laminate and ColorCore® surfacing material are resistant to scratches and impacts under normal use conditions. Use cutting boards, chopping blocks, or other protective surfaces. A) Do not chop, slice, pound, or hammer on any laminate surface. B) Knives or other sharp utensils may slice or scratch the surface. C) Heavy blows from a hammer or meat tenderizer may crack or gouge the surface. D) Use place mats, doilies, and trivets on laminate surfaces when necessary. Ceramics and abrasive objects can cause scratching and premature wear — do not slide these items across surface. Follow recommendations for cleaning — do not use abrasive cleaners, powders, steel wool, sandpaper, or Scotch-Brite® scouring pads (see Cleaning section to the right). Hot Objects: Cookware still hot from the stove or oven, as well as electric skillets, waffle irons, curling irons, and hot rollers, etc., should not be placed directly on laminate surfaces. Prolonged exposure to temperatures of 140°F (60°C) or higher may cause the laminate to separate from the core material. Avoid ironing or placing a hot iron on laminate surfaces. Do not place lighted cigarettes directly on laminate surfaces. Use a trivet, insulated hot pad or other protective device beneath all hot cookware, heat generating appliances, or other heated objects. Formica® Brand Laminate and ColorCore® surfacing material can withstand heat up to 275°F (135°C) for short periods of time. Ordinary Cleaning: Formica® Brand Laminate and ColorCore® surfacing material are very easy to clean. A) In most cases, you only need to use a clean, damp, non-abrasive cotton cloth and a mild liquid detergent or household cleaner. B) Rinse with clean water, using a clean, nonabrasive cotton cloth. C) Do not flood the laminate, especially near seams, since water can penetrate and cause the substrate to swell. D) Dry the surface with a soft, clean, non-abrasive cotton cloth. Cleaning Specific Finishes Type: For specific types of surfaces, use the following care guidelines. Sculptured and Dimensional Finish Laminate: These surfaces may require special attention to clean the depressed areas. Use a nylonbristled hand or vegetable brush, along with a mild liquid detergent-and-water solution or household cleaner. Clean the soiled area, using a rotating motion. Rinse and dry the surface as indicated. High-Gloss Finish Laminate: If residual streaks and smears remain after normal cleaning, use a mild glass cleaner and then dry with a clean, non-abrasive cotton cloth. Chemical Damage: Never use cleaners containing acid, alkali, or sodium hypochlorite. These cleaners will mar, etch, corrode, and permanently discolor the laminate surface. Also, make sure that bottles, rags, and other materials contaminated with these cleaners never contact the laminate surface. Examples of cleaners containing acid, alkaline, or sodium hypochlorite include, but are not limited to: drain cleaners, rust removers, coffeepot cleaners, metal cleaners, tub and tile cleaners, chlorine bleach, oven cleaners, toilet bowl cleaners, lime scale removers, ceramic cooktop cleaners and some countertop cleaners. For more information on Formica® Brand Products call: United States 1-800-FORMICA™ In Canada call 1-800-363-1405 In Mexico call 525-530-3135 Formica, the Formica Logo, ColorCore & Formations are registered trademarks of The Diller Corporation or its subsidiaries. 1-800-FORMICA is a trademark of The Diller Corporation or its subsidiaries. Playmobil is a registered trademark of PLAYMOBIL® USA Inc. Peaceful Blue, Steel, Dark Chocolate, Sol, Lime, Neon Yellow, Vibrant Green, Grenadine, Cassis, Organic Green, Wenge Woodline, Maple Woodline, Smoky Walnut Woodline, Cherry Woodcut, Mahogany Woodcut, Natural Cane, Latte Walnut, Macchiato Walnut, Zebrano, Ebony, Choco Figured Mahogany, Mokka Figured Mahogany, Glass Plastique, Electric Plastique, Orange Pop Plastique, Atomic Orange, Atomic Turf, Metal Sun, Metal Sky, Mineral Spa, Lava Spa, Blue Spa, Skylark Boomerang, Coral Boomerang, Charcoal Boomerang, Aqua Boomerang, VirrVarr White, and VirrVarr Light Blue are all copyrighted designs of The Diller Corporation, 2005. All rights reserved. Autumn Indian Slate, Baltic Granite, Basalt Slate, Beluga, Beluga Beige, Himalayan Slate, Labrador Granite, Madras Indian Slate, Painted Screen, Rattan Cane, Refined Butcherblock, Shoji Screen and Silk Screen are all copyrighted designs of The Diller Corporation, 2004. All rights reserved. Air, Grass, Breeze Solidz, Russet Solidz, Teal Solidz, Storm Solidz, Sisal Mat, Batik Mat, Tatami Mat, Metal Ocean, Metal Earth, Camel Leather, Saddle Leather, Cocoa Leather, Bamboo Cane, Flint Crystall, Sand Crystall, Silica Quartzite, Bottlegreen Quartzite, Lava Quartzite, Perlato Granite, Giallo Granite, Rosso Granite, Azul Granite and Travertine are all copyrighted designs of The Diller Corporation, 2003. All rights reserved. Buffed Aluminum, Buffed Nickel, Titanium Tread, Industrial Tread, MDF Solidz, Cardboard Solidz, Chalk Solidz, Nature Solidz, Yellow Solidz, Red Solidz, Blue Solidz, Purple Solidz, Corkboard, Seasoned Corkboard, Pencil Wood, and Zebra Wood are all copyrighted designs of The Diller Corporation, 2002. All rights reserved. Straw Terra, Sky Terra, Cotton Paper, Natural Paper, Bisque Ceramic, Ashen Ceramic, Cinder Ceramic, Zinc Ceramic, Gilded Glaze, Celadon Glaze, Fired Glaze, Burnished Glaze, String.net, Wire.net, Bungee. net, Flax Gauze, Jute Gauze, Copper Gauze, Metallic Gauze, Fresh Paint, Urban Paint, Zen Paint, Bottleglass, Sparkle Glass, Butterum Granite, Ubatuba Granite, Jamocha Granite, Portico Marble, Tuscan Marble, Natural Cherry, Cognac Maple and Cocoa Maple are all copyrighted designs of The Diller Corporation, 2001. All rights reserved. Carrara, Pebble, Saltillo, Jasper, Lapis and Noir Envision are copyrighted designs of The Diller Corporation, 1999. Stone, Leaves, Crayon and Lacquer are copyrighted designs of The Diller Corporation, 1999. All rights reserved. Figured and Violin Figured Annigre, Ginger Root Maple, Natural and Cherry Birch are copyrighted designs of The Diller Corporation, 1999. All rights reserved. Terra, Wash, Erosion and Metalcraft are copyrighted designs of The Diller Corporation, 1995. All rights reserved. Canvas, Foliage, Grafix, Slate, Acajou Mahogany, African Limba, Amber Maple, Chestnut Burl, Copper Beech, Select Cherry, Vosges Pear and Wild Cherry are copyrighted designs of The Diller Corporation, 1994. All rights reserved. Omega Granite, Granito and Volcano are copyrighted designs of The Diller Corporation, 1993. All rights reserved. Black Faux Marble, Brushing, Fleck, Oxide and Lacewood are copyrighted designs of The Diller Corporation, 1992. All rights reserved. Onyx is a copyrighted design of The Diller Corporation, 1979. All rights reserved. Environmental Awareness Formica Corporation is an environmentally responsible company that has active programs underway in all areas of environmental management. The following information summarizes the efforts of Formica Corporation in the areas of raw material management, solid waste management and air pollution control. Raw Material Management Formica Corporation uses stainless steel plates to impart surface on the majority of laminates it produces. This process replaced a paper release system, thereby saving thousands of trees per year and conserving the energy resources required to convert the trees into paper. In addition, by not using release paper, Formica Corporation has reduced the amount of scrap paper it sends to landfill by as much as 80,000 cubic yards per year. Formica Corporation uses water-based phenolic and melamine resins in the manufacturing process. The wood used in the manufacturing of Formica® Brand Laminate filler paper comes from non-rainforest timber. Formica Corporation has eliminated the use of heavy metals in its decorative papers. Waste Management Laminate residues generated during the manufacturing process are burned in Formica Corporation power boilers. This significantly reduces the amount of solid waste sent to landfills and reduces the use of non-renewable fuels such as natural gas and coal. Formica Corporation composts 80% of the solid waste generated at its Ohio facility. Sample chips are recycled by Formica Corporation corporate and distributor sales representatives. All current items are recollated into new sample sets. Air Pollution Controls Formica Corporation controls particulate emissions at all of its manufacturing facilities with control devices that operate at 99% efficiency. Formica Corporation has installed state-of-the-art equipment to control Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) emissions at the Ohio and California facilities. Because of this equipment and ongoing projects, VOC emissions have steadily decreased over the last few years. In recent years, Formica Corporation has replaced solvent-based phenolic resins with water-based phenolic resins, thereby greatly reducing VOC emissions. In summary, the management of Formica Corporation believes it is our responsibility to help preserve the environment. We will continue to make changes in all areas of our operation, wherever feasible, in support of this belief.
