The Wilsonart Design Department has developed a list of matching and close-match options to other laminate brands. Contact your Wilsonart representative if you are in need of a match.

The standard finish is selected primarily as an enhancement of the design itself. Finishes can either subdue or strengthen the color value of the design. Finishes can also affect the appearance of surface wear (for example, smoother finishes may show more scratches than textured ones).

You can choose several finish options from Wilsonart to create the look and performance qualities you seek. Non-standard finishes usually carry an upcharge and may require additional lead time.

Yes and no. Not all designs are automatically retained when they are removed from the Standards line. Most, however, are moved into a secondary laminate line we call “Design Group II”. The average length of availability in Design Group II is two to three years before discontinuation. Design Group II items are factory orders; and therefore may require a longer lead time.

No, only the 300 series of products are manufactured to postform with the aid of heat.The laminates finish, color, and/or pattern will affect the heat transfer rate throughout the laminates thickness. As an example, white laminates will reflect heat and therefore will require more heat to transfer 162°C in 25 + 5 seconds throughout the laminate thickness. Dark laminates will absorb heat and therefore will require less heat to transfer 162°C in 25 + 5 seconds throughout the laminate thickness.

We can deliver at 1 pc requirement.

Graphic Imaging is a full-color process whereby fabrics, paintings and other pictures are digitally reproduced by computer onto decorative paper to be used for lamination.

Custom Laminate is essentially a one of its kind, hand-made product. Because of the additional time and processing required to produce each sheet, the product is more costly to produce. Still, in many cases, it is a less expensive alternative to other customized or hand-rendered processes that are available.

Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) consists of a suite of rating systems for the design, construction and operation of high performance green buildings, homes and neighborhoods. Wilsonart products can earn credits on a LEED-certified project, typically as part of a finished article or permanently installed product.

LEED v4 credits applicable to HPL are shown below:
Building Product Disclosure and Optimization – Environment Product Declaration (EPD)
*As stated in LEED v4: “The required scope of this credit is permanently installed building products and
furniture within the project scope of work.”

* HPL does not qualify for this credit in the format produced by Wilsonart or other HPL manufacturers.

* HPL is a decorative surface, which is bonded to a substrate, to provide structural support before being fabricated into / converted into a finished article by skilled fabricators. The final product will typically include other accessories such as edgebanding, drawer slides, door handles, or door cores, composite wood face sheets, etc.

* For manufacturers of finished articles, an industry average Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) is available for use in preparing an EPD of finished articles.

Building Product Disclosure and Optimization – Sourcing of Raw Materials
* FSC Certification
* Recycled Content Certification
* HPL provides both of these certifications for use by the fabricators of finished products.

Building Product Disclosure and Optimization – Material Ingredients
* According to LEED v4: “Using at least 20 different permanently installed products from at least five different suppliers…”
* HPL does not qualify for this credit in the format produced by Wilsonart or other HPL manufacturers.
* HPL is a decorative surface, which is bonded to a substrate, to provide structural support before being fabricated or converted into a finished article by skilled fabricators. The final product will typically include other accessories such as edgebanding, drawer slides, door handles, or door cores, composite wood face sheets, etc.
* A Health Product Declaration (HPD) is one option for reporting material ingredients under this LEED v4 credit.
* For manufacturers of finished articles, a Health Product Declaration (HPD) is available for use in preparing an HPD of finished articles.
* Wilsonart supports numerous green certification initiatives by working directly with our building industry customers, such as office furniture, architectural doors, wall panels, countertops, cabinets, etc.

Indoor Air Quality – Low-Emitting Materials
* HPL is exempt from CARB and EPA Composite Wood Rule
* HPL has UL GREENGUARD Certifications as a Low-Emitting Material and is available on www.wilsonart.com/laminate-certificates.
* HPL may qualify for credits as an individual component in a system or part of a finished product or furniture; depending on the LEED credit approach used.

Postforming is not necessary, as heat will neither detract from nor add to the ability of the product to form. It may be cold radiused to a 3″ inside or outside minimum. Smaller radius can fracture the surface of the anodic coating of the metal. This will not reduce the anodic protective characteristics.

It is not a recommended application because of all metals are subject to scratching or marring if abused. Metallaminates should be treated with similar care as fine wood. Wilsonart Metallaminates are recommended for vertical applications only.

Laminates will fade if exposed to direct ultraviolet light, such as from an open window or external exposure. All of our colors are actually checked in a Fade-Ometer to be certain that they will maintain their normal coloration in indoor use within acceptable limits established by NEMA LD3-2000.

All Wilsonart Laminate, regardless of finish, should be treated and cared for in the same way. Wash it with a soft, clean cloth and mild soap, rinse well with water, dry, and the finish will last for a long time. A soft brush may help clean the more heavily textured finishes.

If a stubborn stain persists, the laminate can be cleaned by wiping with 409 Formula All-Purpose Cleaner, Windex, and Isopropyl Alcohol.

Marker Board Laminate can be cleaned using a dry erase marker eraser. Please clean the eraser periodically to remove dry ink residue. Should additional cleaning be required, use cleaners supplied by a dry marker manufacturer.