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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 33 | | | | | | | | | | Finish Options | | | | | | | | | | Long Form Part I: General Contractor shall supply and Install high pressure laminate as shown on drawings and specified herein. 1.1 Product Delivery and Home storage: High pressure laminate to be stored with top face-down and a caul architectural 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. | | | | | | 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 cleanablllty 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 hand-rubbed, 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 Woodgraln 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 waxed wood Is married with subtle straight grain ticking to create a realistic natural wood finish for | | | | | | Please view actual sample to see and feel finishes before making final selection, | | | | | | o o | | | | | | Part II: Products 2.1 High Pressure Laminate: High pressure laminate should be Formica* Brand Laminate produced by Formica Corporation. | | 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) Architectural 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 radlused 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) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 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 Resorclnol) adhesives are recommended. Fabricator to follow adhesive manufacturer's recommendations. 2.3 Adhesives (ColorCore® surfacing material): Semi-rigid (PVAc) or non-plgmented 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 | | | | | | | | | | 'Available as a Product Option on all Color Portfolio, Woodgralns, | | | | | | o o | | | | | | | | | | | | | | laminate. Available only on specific Woodgralns In the Patterns and | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Formations® Collection Items as a factory order. | | | | | | Naturelle Collection. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Limited Warranty | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 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, | | | | | | 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 | | | | | | | | | | Grade (Name/Numbe | | | | | | | | | | 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, | | | | | | For warranty Information contact your distributor or sales representative, or write/call: Formica Corp, 10155 Reading Rd, Cincinnati OH 45241 1-800-FORMICA™ | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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