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National Product Guide
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National Product Guide

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Overview: The National Product Guide by Formica Corporation offers a detailed catalog of standard products, including various colors, grades, textures, and sizes. It differentiates between standard inventory items and Make-to-Order (MTO) items, which have longer delivery times.
Specification Process: The guide explains how to specify Formica® Brand Laminate, ensuring compliance with ANSI/NEMA LD3-2005 standards and Architectural Woodwork Quality Standards. It details the 15-digit code used for ordering, which includes color, grade, texture, dimensions, and special requests.
Product Textures: Various textures are available for Formica® Brand Laminate, such as SatinTouch™, Oiled Wood, Scovato™, and Crystal. Each texture is described with recommended applications and availability, highlighting premium options.
Product Grades: Different grades of Formica® Brand Laminates are detailed, specifying typical thicknesses and applications. Grades range from General Purpose to Fire-Rated and Compact Structural Laminate Grades, each suited for specific interior applications.
Specialty Collections: Information on specialty collections like the Antimicrobial Collection, MicroDot™, Sculpted™, and Crystal Collection is included, each offering unique features and applications.
Additional Products: The guide covers specialty surfaces such as DecoMetal®, Formica Envision™, HardStop®, ColorCore®2, and Everform™ Solid Surface, providing options for various design and functional needs.
Ordering and Customization: Detailed instructions for ordering are provided, including the significance of each digit in the product code and options for customization, such as IdealEdge® profiles and peel coat requests.
Product Specifications:
  • T9 Chalkboard Laminate: Non-postforming grade, recommended for horizontal and vertical interior applications. Available in colors 3036 & 3037. Thickness: 0.035" (0.9mm).
  • V5 Horizontal Laminate: Non-postforming grade, equivalent to grade 12. Thickness: 0.035" (0.9mm).
  • V4 Vertical Laminate: Non-postforming grade, equivalent to grade 20. Thickness: 0.027" (0.7mm).
Product Options:
  • Make-to-Order (MTO) Options: Various texture/grade/size options available. Standard textures include Matte and Gloss for all solid colors, patterns, and woodgrains.
  • Grade 10 Product Offering: Available in Matte and Gloss textures. Special inspection or peelcoating requirements can be added, affecting the product code.
Texture and Size Availability:
  • Textures: Available textures include -58 Matte, -90 Gloss, -ML Monolith, -NG Natural Grain, -PA Paper, -PG Pure Grain, -PX Plex, and others.
  • Sizes: Standard sizes include 4'x8', 5'x10', and 12'. Non-standard textures are MTO and require approval.
Color and Texture Guide:
  • Solid Colors: Each color is available in specific textures, indicated by icons in the texture column.
  • Patterns and Woodgrains: Each pattern and woodgrain is available in specific textures and sizes, with special icons indicating unique size and grade offerings.
Ordering Notes:
  • 2.5' width material must be ordered in increments of two sheets.
  • MTO items require a minimum order of 8 sheets, except for certain sizes.
  • Special inspection or peelcoating requirements can be added, affecting the product code and potential surcharges.
Woodgrain Laminates: Numerous woodgrain options are listed, each available in specific textures such as Matte (-58), Artisan (-43), Natural Grain (-NG), Oiled Wood (-26), Pure Grain (-PG), and Woodbrush (-WR). Sizes range from 2.5'x8' to 5'x12', with some textures available as MTO.
Crystal and MicroDot Collections: These collections offer textures like Crystal (-42) and MicroDot (-MC) in sizes 4'x8' and 5'x12'. The MicroDot collection is available in solid colors as MTO.
Sculpted Collection: Available in textures like Sculpted (-SP) and in sizes 4'x8' and 5'x12'. This collection is not available for sale in Canada.
Antimicrobial Collection: Features textures like Matte (-58) and includes colors such as Brite White and Smoky Brown Pear. Sizes are 4'x8' and 5'x12'.
Fire-Rated Laminate: Available in textures like Matte (-58) and Natural (-00), with sizes 4'x8' and 5'x12'. MTO quantity rules apply.
IdealEdge Profiles: Offers edge profiles like Ogee (A12) and Bullnose (B12) in 12'L, with MTO options available.
Architectural Doors: Provides sizes and grades for architectural doors, with textures like Artisan (-43) and Matte (-58).
DecoMetal Collection: Includes various metal textures and grades, with sizes 4'x8' and 4'x10'.
HardStop Panels: These panels match standard HPL designs and are available in textures like Matte (-58) and Artisan (-43).
Custom Digital Laminates: Available in sizes 3'x8' to 5'x12', with textures like Matte (-58) and Gloss (-90). Minimum order is one sheet with a 4-6 week lead time.
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National Product Guide-1

National Product Guide July 2022

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National Product Guide-2

Specialty Surfaces DecoMetal® Product Textures Product Grades Product Options Solid Colors Patterns 10-12 Woodgrains 13-14 Fire-Rated Laminate Formica Laminate Antimicrobial Collection MicroDot™ Collection Sculpted™ Collection Crystal Collection IdealEdge® 17 Architectural Door Program Formica Envision™ 19 Formica Envision™ HardStop® 19 HardStop® 19 ColorCore®2 20 Formica® Compact Writable Surfaces Specialty Markerboard Cabinet Liners Backing Sheets Everform Solid Surface ™ Sheet Goods Sinks 23 Seam Adhesives Product Index This catalog includes standard products offered by Formica Corporation...

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National Product Guide-3

To enable us to process your orders in the most efficient manner, please follow the below procedures. How to Specify Surface shall be Formica® Brand Laminate manufactured by Formica Corporation. Color/Pattern Number Color/Pattern Name Grade (Name/Number) Texture (Name/Number) Surface shall meet or exceed National Electrical Manufacturers Association Performance Standards (ANSI/NEMA LD3-2005) for high pressure decorative laminate. Fabrication to comply with Architectural Woodwork Quality Standards, Guide specifications and Quality Certification Program guidelines from the American Woodworkers...

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Product Textures The following textures comprise the standard range of Formica® Brand Laminate; please note that not every item is available in every texture. Number Non-decorative texture. Available on Backing Sheets. A smooth-to-the-touch texture with a silky feel and sheen. Recommended for horizontal and vertical applications. Available exclusively on select 180fx décors. Oiled Wood A low luster, natural finish, the Oiled Wood texture has delicate open-pore ticking in a casual, nonlinear layout. Recommended for horizontal or vertical interior applications. A light texture that is smooth to...

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National Product Guide-5

Product Grade Options The following grade options compromise the standard range of Formica® Brand Laminates. Please note that not every item is available in every grade. Typical Thickness General Purpose Grade (HGS) Recommended for horizontal and vertical interior applications. Available on Architectural Door Program and select sizes as Make-to-Order (MTO). Horizontal Postforming Grade (HGP) Outside radius to 5/8" (15.9mm) and cove radius to 3/16" (4.8mm). Postformable to permit bending on suitable commercial postforming equipment. Use whenever forming is desired for decorative or functional...

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National Product Guide-6

Product Grade Options Grade Typical Thickness Envision Non-Postforming Grade 12 equivalient and thickness is .041" Fire-rated Compact Structural Laminate Grade Two-sided decorative panel with black core; recommended for horizontal and vertical interior applications. Available on all Solid Colors, Patterns and Woodgrains. Fire-rated Compact Structural Laminate Grade Two-sided decorative panel with black core; recommended for horizontal and vertical interior applications. Available on all Solid Colors, Patterns and Woodgrains. Fire-rated Compact Structural Laminate Grade Two-sided decorative panel...

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National Product Guide-7

Product Options The following tables represent the range of texture/grade/size options available in Formica® Brand Laminate. The standard texture for each item is listed in the following pages. Grade 10 Product Offering Texture Size 5'x10' is not available in the following textures: -PX Plex, -PG Pure Grain, -MC MicroDot, -26 Oiled Wood, -SP Sculpted, -WR Woodbrush 3'x7' only available for the following textures: -43 Artisan, -58 Matte All grade 10 Make-to-Order items require an 8 sheet minimum. The textures listed in Table 1 are available as follows: Matte and Gloss Texture on all Solid Colors,...

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Product availability shown may vary at each regional distribution center based on regional demand. Solid Colors Each color is available in the texture noted in the column with the • icon. Refer to the Size & Grade chart at the bottom of the page for the grades and sheet sizes available for each texture. Special icons in the texture column refer to special sizes and grade offerings as noted in the bottom chart. Textures Textures Brite White Sail White Graystone Graphite Stop Red Spectrum Red Spectrum Blue Pumice Desert Beige Platinum Black Storm Marine Blue Neutral White Almond Surf Folkstone...

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National Product Guide-9

Product availability shown may vary at each regional distribution center based on regional demand. Solid Colors Each color is available in the texture noted in the column with the • icon. Refer to the Size & Grade chart at the bottom of the page for the grades and sheet sizes available for each texture. Special icons in the texture column refer to special sizes and grade offerings as noted in the bottom chart. Reclaimed Denim Fiber Milk Natural Recycled Kraft Black Recycled Kraft Solid Colors — Size & Grade Guide ❖ ◊ Texture -58 Matte -58 Matte -58 Matte -90 Gloss -90 Gloss -90 Gloss -ML Monolith...

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National Product Guide-10

Product availability shown may vary at each regional distribution center based on regional demand. Standard texture is -58 Matte unless otherwise noted. Each color is available in the texture noted in the column with the • icon. Refer to the Size & Grade chart at the bottom of the page for the grades and sheet sizes available for each texture. Special icons in the texture column refer to special sizes and grade offerings as noted in the bottom chart. Textures Blackstone Ebony Oxide Stone Grafix Folkstone Grafix Graphite Grafix Folkstone Celesta White Onyx Mineral Jet Mocha Travertine Belmonte...

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Product availability shown may vary at each regional distribution center based on regional demand. Standard texture is -58 Matte unless otherwise noted. Each color is available in the texture noted in the column with the • icon. Refer to the Size & Grade chart at the bottom of the page for the grades and sheet sizes available for each texture. Special icons in the texture column refer to special sizes and grade offerings as noted in the bottom chart. Textures 6307 Burnt Strand 6314 Neo Cloud Concrete 6362 Formwood 6696 Carrara Bianco 6697 Argento Romano 6698 Paloma Polar 6920 Mineral Spa Charcoal...

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