BURLAP HIGH-PRESSURE DECORATIVE LAMINATE
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PRODUCT DATA SHEET BURLAP HIGH-PRESSURE DECORATIVE LAMINATE PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Burlap is a textural decorative surface which incorporates real jute textile in the manufacturing process. The result is an organic looking laminate with a random motif and texture that are imparted by the textile. Each sheet is therefore unique, and any irregularities should be perceived as enhancing the beauty and authenticity of the product. Due to the inherent properties of jute textile, made from natural plant fiber material, and the varying number of sheets that are cut from a given roll of fabric, slight variations in color can be seen from one burlap sheet to another. This is a normal and expected occurrence, due to varying dye lots and naturally imbedded plant fibers and is not considered a defect. RECOMMENDED APPLICATIONS Burlap is manufactured in the same way as conventional high-pressure decorative laminate. It can therefore be specified 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 Burlap high-pressure decorative laminate is manufactured by laminating phenolic resin-impregnated kraft sheets with 100% jute textile and a melamine overlay sheet. Jute is a rapidly renewable material which represents approximately 20% of the weight of the finished product. The lamination is performed under a minimum pressure of 1,000 psi (2,068 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 Burlap is made with natural materials, therefore slight variations in design and texture may occur as each sheet is unique. CONDITIONING Burlap high-pressure decorative laminate 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, Burlap 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 posssible 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 Burlap 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 stand

Burlap high-pressure laminate 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...

Burlap products have been subjected to testing by independent, nationally recognized laboratories in accordance with National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) standardized testing procedures (Pub. LD 3-2005, 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.laminart.com