Lamin-Art® PRODUCT DATA SHEET
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PRODUCT DATA SHEET GENERAL PURPOSE HIGH-PRESSURE DECORATIVE LAMINATE PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Lamin-Art® brand general purpose high-pressure decorative laminate. It is suitable for both horizontal and vertical surfaces requiring superior wear, impact, and stain resistance. The Pearlescence®, Burlap, and Abacá high-pressure decorative laminates have different product specifications than general purpose high-pressure decorative laminate. Please refer to the specific product data sheets for Pearlescence, Burlap, and Abacá high-pressure decorative laminates available online at www.laminart.com. RECOMMENDED APPLICATIONS Lamin-Art® general purpose decorative laminate is suitable for both horizontal and vertical interior applications in commercial interiors where the surface must be both functional and durable. Typical horizontal applications include counter and table tops, contract furniture and casework, as well as store fixtures. Typical vertical applications can include wall paneling, interior doors, elevator cab interiors, cabinetry, casino slot bases, and bar fronts. Lamin-Art brand high-pressure 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 Lamin-Art® general purpose high-pressure decorative laminate is manufactured by laminating phenolic resin-impregnated kraft sheets with melamine resin-impregnated decorative and overlay sheets. The lamination is performed under a minimum pressure of 1,000 psi (2,068 kPa) at a temperature of approximately 300°F (149°C). CONDITIONING Lamin-Art® general purpose laminate panels 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, Lamin-Art 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 Lamin-Art® general purpose high-pressure decorative laminate 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) LD3-2005 Annex A, Architectural Woodworking Institute (AWI) Quality Standards, and the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) 161.2-1979 standards. SUBSTRATES Lamin-Art® general purpose 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 recommende

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...

Lamin-Art® products have been subjected to trials by independent, nationally recognized laboratories in accordance with National Electircal 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.lamina