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Grade and Finish
Grade Options
Lamin-Art high-pressure decorative laminate is available for specification in the following grades (thicknesses):
GP48 [Standard Grade]: (thickness: .048”/1.2mm) The most commonly used grade; recommended for both horizontal and vertical applications where maximum impact resistance and durability are required. Standard Grade material can be cold bent to a radius no smaller than 12”. Standard Grade can be formed with heat to a radius of 4”.
GP38: (thickness: .038”/1.0mm) Suitable for both horizontal and vertical applications where moderate impact resistance and a long-lasting surface are desired. GP38 material can be cold bent to a radius no smaller than 8”, and can be formed with heat to a radius no smaller than 3”.
GP28 [Vertical Grade]: (thickness: .028”/0.7mm) Suitable for both horizontal and vertical applications where the economies of a thinner material are desirable and impact-resistance is not as critical. The surface durability of Vertical Grade material is the same as thicker grades. Vertical Grade material can be cold bent to a radius no smaller than 7”and formed with heat to a radius no smaller than 5/8”.
Due to their physical characteristics, we do not recommend forming Pearlescence and Signature Collection items with heat regardless of grade.
Note: Many Lamin-Art items are also available in a post-forming grade. Post-forming grades are manufactured using a different kraft paper and resins than our standard laminates to achieve a pliable sheet that can be heated and formed to a radius smaller than 5/8”. Click here for more information.
GP40 [Veneer-Art Grade]: (thickness: .040”/1.0mm) This is the standard grade for our Veneer-Art line of high-performance wood veneers. It is suitable for both horizontal and vertical applications where maximum impact resistance and durability are desired.
Finish Options
Our high-pressure decorative laminates are available for specification in a wide variety of finish options. Please note: not all options are available for all products. Please consult our Stock List or the Products and Samples section for detailed information on available finishes for each item (s) in our line.
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Textured: a non-directional matte finish with moderate reflective qualities (LRV 10.0)
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Velva-Tex: a soft finish similar to hand-rubbed oiled hardwood. (LRV 16.0)
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Gloss: a smooth, mirror-like finish suitable for applications where high reflectivity is desired (LRV 100.0)
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Satin: a soft, pebble-like textured finish with a moderate light reflective value that minimizes smudges and finger markings. (LRV 10.0)
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Jewel: a fine-grained dimensional surface finish that imparts a high degree of light reflectivity. (LRV 13.0)
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Silk: a smooth, velvety finish that minimizes finger printing and smudges. (LRV 100.0)
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Supermatte: a textured laminate with low reflective properties. (LRV 2.0)
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Abacá: a naturally dimensional texture resulting from recycled banana fibers randomly sprinkled across the sheet. (LRV 10.0)
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Chrysalis: a gently-etched directional finish, running lengthwise along the sheet, providing multi-dimensional light reflection and unequalled design impact without leaving fingerprints or smudges. (LRV 10.0)
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Catalyst: a spiral-etched pattern which creates a brilliance and texture similar to that of brushed metal. (LRV 18.0)
