ABACÁ HIGH-PRESSURE DECORATIVE LAMINATE
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PRODUCT DATA SHEET ABACÁ HIGH-PRESSURE DECORATIVE LAMINATE PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Abacá is a distinctive decorative surface manufactured using recycled banana fibers. Abacá’s natural look and texture result from the banana fibers that are randomly sprinkled over the surface of the material. Each sheet is therefore unique and offers a totally organic, nondirectional design and texture. RECOMMENDED APPLICATIONS Abacá is manufactured in the same way as conventional high-pressure decorative laminate. It can therefore be specified for use in horizontal or vertical commercial interior applications that require a decorative surface with wear, impact, and stain resistance. Lamin-Art® brand highpressure decorative laminate is for interior use only and is not recommended for direct application to plywood, steel, aluminum, fiber reinforced plastic, plaster, gypsum board or concrete. Do not use in areas exposed to temperatures in excess of 275°F (135°C) or high humidity. PRODUCT COMPOSITION Abacá high pressure decorative laminate is manufactured by laminating phenolic resin-impregnated kraft sheets with melamine resinimpregnated decorative papers and a melamine overlay sheet embedded with recycled banana fibers sourced from Central and South American 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 (2068 kPa) at a temperature of approximately 300°F (149°C). The pressed laminate is trimmed to various sizes, and the back is sanded to provide uniform thickness and to facilitate adhesive bonding. SPECIAL NOTICE Abacá is made with natural materials, therefore slight variations in design and texture may occur and each sheet is unique. CONDITIONING Abacá high pressure decorative laminates may be sensitive to changes in temperature and humidity conditions. If adhered with excess moisture present, there is a risk of cracking and open seams due to shrinkage, particularly in winter conditions or when relative humidity is low. Prior to adhesive application to a suitable substrate, Abacá panels should be carefully conditioned. (The recommended method of conditioning is to store panels and substrates together in the same room for a period of at least 72 hours with adequate air movement, under stable temperature and humidity conditions as close as possible to actual conditions at the installation site.) Recommended conditioning for all panels is at approximately 75° F (24° C), with 45-55% relative humidity. STORAGE AND HANDLING Abacá sheets should be stored horizontally, back-to-back and face-to-face, with the top sheet turned face down and a caul board placed on top to preserve the material. Storing the panels in an atmospherically stabilized room is recommended to avoid extreme fluctuations of moisture. Lamin-Art® recommends that full-sized sheets be carried by two people with the decorative facing upward whenever possible. INSTALLATION All surfaces to be laminated should be inspected prior to installation to ensure that they are clean and free of surface defects. The protective coating (peel coat) should be removed prior to inspection. All defects should be corrected before application. Material, equipment, and workmanship should conform to industry-standard practices, conditions, procedures, and recommendations specified by National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) LD 3-2005 Annex A, Architectural Woodworking Institute (AWI) Quality Standards, and the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) 161.2-1979 standards. SUBSTRATES Abacá high pressure decorative laminates should be adhesively bonded to a substrate, or to a sheet substrate forming a new composite component which will be used in other assemblies. 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. Concrete is not a recom

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Surfaces to be adhered must be sound, thoroughly dry, clean, free of dust, wood chips, oil and other types of surface contamination. When a laminating press is not available, such as an on-site installation, contact adhesives may be used, however this method should be restricted to small areas only. Ensure full adhesive coverage of both surfaces to be bonded and apply a pressure of at least 50-75 pounds per square inch until full bonding is achieved. Spot bonding should never be used. In all cases, with all types of adhesives, comply with the adhesive manufacturer’s usage...

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Abaca products have been subjected to trials by independent, nationally recognized laboratories in accordance with National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) standardized testing procedures (Pub. LD3-2005, Section 2). The following test results were obtained. 1670 Basswood Road, Schaumburg, IL 60173 • T: 847.860.4300 • 800.323.7624 • F: 847.860.9199 • www.laminar

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