The following tests were requested.
Plastic laminate grade bkl.
Edges of plastic laminate shelves.
Ld3 2005 3 1 appearance 3 3 light resistance 3 4 cleanability stain resistance 3 5 boiling water resistance 3 6 high temperature resistance.
Recommended for cabinet faces sides doors furniture.
It is considered to be one of the most durable decorative surface materials and is available with special performance properties including chemical fire and wear resistance.
Concealed backs of panels with exposed plastic laminate surfaces.
For semiexposed backs of panels with exposed plastic laminate surfaces provide surface of high pressure decorative laminate nema ld 3 grade vgs.
The typical thickness is 1 1mm and it s listed as grade 10.
Merino industries inc submitted one sample of a grey solid color 0 7mm thick standard grade hpdl for testing according to the test methods in nema ld3 2005.
From your description your cabinets would fall into the custom grade.
Drawer sides and backs.
Laminart high pressure decorative laminate is available for specification in the following grades thicknesses.
High pressure laminates hpl high pressure laminates hpl for decorative surfaces.
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Plastic laminate grades grade 10 general purpose grade hgs nominal thickness 048 1 2mm the most widely specified grade.
Horizontal or vertical post forming grade.
Grade c2 bkh formica brand backing sheet c2 bkh is intended for interior.
Fabricate with exposed fronts fastened to sub front with mounting screws from interior of body.
High pressure laminate or hpl is the direct descendent of the original plastic laminate.
Nema ld 3 grade vgs.
Wilsonart and formica vertical grade laminate is used in applications where thinner materials are desirable and impact resistance is not as critical.
This is the same grade formica uses for its general purpose type standard backing laminate and it can help fill in when there s a lack of vertical or horizontal specific grade formica on hand for the project.
Grade 91 bkl formica brand backing sheet 91 bkl is intended for interior application to the backside of panels clad with formica brand vertical grade postforming decorative laminate to prevent moisture absorption and minimize warpage.
Pvc edge banding 0 12 inch thick matching laminate in color pattern and finish.
Recommended for both horizontal and vertical applications where maximum impact resistance and durability are required.
048 1 2mm the most commonly used grade.
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Recommended for horizontal and vertical interior applications.
However within the custom grade there is an option for an architect to request plastic laminate interiors so watch for that when reading the project bid documents.
It is a little thinner than standard grade and thus a.
