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| Recommended Application |
Formica Veneer is intended for dry vertical or dry light-duty horizontal application only. NOT SUITABLE FOR COUNTERTOPS OR HIGH-WEAR HORIZONTAL SURFACES SUBJECT TO ABRASIVE OBJECTS. Formica Veneer wood surfacing is real wood veneer encapsulating fibers of engineered veneer phenolic resin which provides ease of handling and less dimensional movement than conventional veneers. Formica Veneer combines the beauty of natural wood with exotic designs and more consistent quality and ease of use than conventional wood.
FORMICA VENEER IS MADE FROM REAL WOOD VENEER; CONSEQUENTLY, SLIGHT COLOR AND PATTERN VARIATION MAY OCCUR AND DOES NOT INDICATE A PRODUCT DEFECT. AS WITH NATURAL WOOD, EXPOSURE TO DIRECT SUNLIGHT CAN PRODUCE COLOR CHANGE AND SHOULD BE AVOIDED. ANY SLIGHT CHANGE IN COLOR OVER TIME DOES NOT INDICATE A PRODUCT DEFECT.
SIZES
Sheets are available in nominal 4' x 8' (125 cm x 250cm) sizes.
COLORS AND PATTERNS
Formica Veneer is available in a broad selection of natural woodgrains. Samples are available from your Formica distributor or Sales Representative, or by calling 1-800-FORMICA.
HOW TO SPECIFY
Surface shall be Formica Veneer wood surfacing from Formica Corporation, Cincinnati, OH.
-Color Number
-Color Name
-Surface Finish
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| Fabrication and Assembly: Limitation |
Formica Veneer is not recommended for application directly to plaster, gypsum board (drywall) or concrete. If applying to metal, do not exceed 18" width. Formica Veneer should not be used in areas exposed to excessive water, temperatures exceeding 275°F (135 °C) for prolonged periods of time or for exterior applications. While Formica Veneer wood surfacing provides greater consistency of color and pattern than conventional veneers, as in nature, no two pieces of real wood are perfectly matched. Slight woodgrain variations in color are not to be viewed as product defects.
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| Substrates |
The recommended cores for Formica Veneer are 45# density, industrial grade particleboard (CS 236-66: Type 1, Grade B, Class 2) or medium density fiberboard (MDF). The substrates should be sanded smooth, clean, free of oil or grease, and uniform in thickness. Do not use drywall (gypsum), plaster, concrete, solid lumber, or underlayment.
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| Adhesives |
The strength of the bond between Formica Veneer and the substrate determines the amount of stress that may be transmitted to the substrate. Contact adhesives are the weakest of all recommended adhesives because of their elastomeric nature. PVAc (white glue), urea, and resorcinol adhesives distribute much more of the stress to the substrate, making these assemblies more crack resistant.
Complete coverage of the substrate and backer with the adhesive is imperative, since the material will not bridge adhesives gaps as Formica brand laminate does.
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| Storage |
| Formica Veneer sheets should be stored horizontally, back-to-back,face-to-face, with the top sheet turned faced down and a caul board placed on top to protect the material from possible damage and reduce the chance of warpage of the top sheets. The material should be protected from light, heat and moisture and should never be stored in contact with the floor or an outside wall. Optimum conditions for storage are approximatley 75°F (24°C) and 40 to 65% relative humidity.
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| Preconditioning |
As with all wood-based products, Formica Veneer wood surfacing reacts to the ambient conditions. Formica Veneer and substrates gain moisture and expand under high relative humidity conditions and lose moisture and shrink under dry relative humidity conditions.
Allow the Formica Veneer sheet and the substrate to acclimate for at least 48 hours at the same ambient conditions. Optimum conditions are approximately 75°F (24°C) and at a relative humidity of 40 to 65%. Provisions should be made for the circulation of air around the components. Formica Veneer moves about twice as much across the grain (sanding direction) as it does in the length direction. Whenever possible minimize the dimension of the cross grain direction. Note: Stress cracking can result when high moisture material is glued and subsequently exposed to low humidity conditions. However, overly dry material may expand and cause bubbling if improperly glued.
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| Assembly |
Material, equipment, and workmanship should conform to the industry standard practices, conditions, procedures, and recommendations as specified by NEMA LD3-1995, Section 4, Architectural Woodwork Quality Standards, DLPA (Deorative Laminate Products Association) and ANSI 161.2-1995 standards. Panel assemblies should be laminated with a suitable balancing sheet to minimize warpage. Always align sanding marks in the same direction.
All inside corners of cutouts must be radiused as large as possible (0.1875" (4.76mm) minimum to avoid stress cracking. The edges and corners should be filed smooth and free of chips or nicks.
All exposed edges should be finished to prevent moisture absorption.
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| Limited Warranty |
Formica Corporation expressly warrants that, for a period of one (1) year from the date of first sale, Formica Veneer wood surfacing products will be reasonably free of defects in materials and workmanship, and that when properly handled and fabricated, will conform, within accepted tolerance, to applicable manufacturing specifications. Colors subject to dye lot variations. This limited warranty only applies to Formica® Veneer wood surfacing products which are stored, handled, fabricated and installed in the manner recommended by Formica Corporation in the Formica Veneer Wood Surfacing Fabrication Guide. A copy may be obtained by visiting www.formica.com or by calling 1-800-FORMICA™. Due to the variety of uses and applications to which Formica Veneer wood surfacing products may be put, FORMICA CORPORATION CAN MAKE NO WARRANTY THAT THIS PRODUCT IS SUITABLE FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND CAN MAKE NO OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, OTHER THAN THOSE SET FORTH ABOVE.
DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES
THE WARRANTIES SET FORTH HEREIN OR IN FORMICA CORPORATION’S WARRANTY DOCUMENTS WITH RESPECT TO A PRODUCT ARE THE ONLY WARRANTIES MADE BY FORMICA CORPORATION IN CONNECTION WITH THESE PRODUCTS, AND ARE EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. PRODUCTS SOLD BY FORMICA CORPORATION ARE SOLD ONLY TO THE SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICALLY SET FORTH BY FORMICA CORPORATION IN WRITING. FORMICA CORPORATION’S SOLE OBLIGATION FOR A REMEDY TO BUYER SHALL BE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF NON-CONFORMING PRODUCTS, OR AT THE OPTION OF FORMICA CORPORATION, RETURN OF THE PRODUCT AND REFUND OF THE PURCHASE PRICE. BUYER ASSUMES ALL RISK WHATSOEVER AS TO THE RESULT OF THE USE OF THE PRODUCTS PURCHASED, WHETHER USED SINGLY OR IN COMBINATION WITH OTHER SUBSTANCES.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
No claim by buyer of any kind, including claims for indemnification, whether as to quality or amount of products delivered or for non-delivery of products, shall be greater in amount than the purchase price of the products in respect of which damages are claimed. IN NO EVENT SHALL FORMICA CORPORATION BE LIABLE TO BUYER FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, RELIANCE, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR COVER, OR LOSS OF PROFIT, REVENUE OR USE, IN CONNECTION WITH, ARISING OUT OF, OR AS A RESULT OF, THE SALE, DELIVERY, SERVICING, USE OR LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCTS SOLD HEREUNDER, OR FOR ANY LIABILITY OF BUYER TO ANY THIRD PARTY WITH RESPECT THERETO. BUYER SHALL INSPECT FOR NONCONFORMITY PROMPTLY UPON RECEIPT. Failure by buyer to give Formica Corporation written notice of claim within 30 days from date of delivery or, in the case of non-delivery from the date fixed for delivery, shall constitute a waiver by buyer of all claims in respect of such products.
This limited warranty gives purchaser of Formica brand laminate specific legal rights. Other rights may be available which vary from state to state.
Any information or suggestion concerning application, specifications or compliances with codes and standards is provided solely for your convenient reference and without any representation as to accuracy or suitability. Formica Corporation disclaims any legal responsibility. The user must verify and test the suitability of any information or products for their own particular purpose of specific application.
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| Technical Services |
Technical assistance may be obtained through your local Formica brand products distributor or from Formica Corporation trained representatives in sales offices throughout the country. To assist these representatives, Formica Corporation maintains a sales technical services staff in Cincinnati, OH. For technical assistance, contact your distributor or sales representative, write the company directly at:
Formica Corporation Technical Services Department,
10155 Reading Road, Cincinnati, OH 45241,
or call 513-786-3048 or 1-800-FORMICA, FAX 513-786-3195
In Canada, call 1-800-363-9280. In Mexico, 1-525-530-3135
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| Use and Care |
| For Use and Care guide click here.
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