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How to Specify

DIAFOS HIGH PRESSURE DECORATIVE LAMINATE 1.6MM

Section 06067
Plastic and Metal Surfacing Materials

Part I General

1.1 PRODUCT DELIVERY AND STORAGE

Contractor shall supply and install DIAFOS by ABET LAMINATI high pressure laminate
as shown on drawings and as specified.

DIAFOS high pressure laminates must be stored in a horizontal position, supported for
their whole length and not positioned on edge. Laminate sheets should be protected from
moisture and should never be stored in contact with the floor or outside wall.

1.2 PRECONDITIONING

Like wood, a DIAFOS high pressure laminate has a grain direction, and its dimensional
behavior with moisture changes is also similar to wood. When humidity changes, the
width of the laminate undergoes greater dimensional change than the length (by a ratio
of approximately 1.5). As humidity decreases, the laminate sheet contracts, and when
the humidity increases, the laminate sheet expands.

DIAFOS high pressure decorative laminates and the substrate should be allowed to
acclimate for at least 48 hours at approximately 23 degrees C (73 degrees F) and a
relative humidity of 45 % to 55 %. Provision should be made for the circulation of air
around the components.

Part II Products

2.1 DIAFOS HIGH PRESSURE LAMINATE

The DIAFOS high pressure laminate shall be ABET LAMINATI laminate supplied by
ABET Inc. as follows:

Laminate Type/Grade  1.2 mm thick DIAFOS High Pressure Laminate
Pattern Number ______________________________
Finish Name  Soft
Pattern Name ______________________________

Part III Execution

3.1 INSPECTION

All laminate surfaces shall be inspected prior to fabrication to ensure they are sound,
clean, and free of surface defects. Protective peel coat should be removed prior to
inspection.

3.2 INSTALLATION

ABET LAMINATI cutting, drilling, and fastening procedures for DIAFOS laminates must be
followed. Material, equipment, and workmanship should conform to industry standard
practices, conditions, procedures and recommendations as specified by ANSI/NEMA
LD-3-2000 (Latest Revision), Annex A, Application, Fabrication, and Installation (of High
Pressure Decorative Laminates); Architectural Woodwork Quality Standards (AWI); and
DLPA and ANSI 161.2-1979 Standards.

Short Form

Surface shall be DIAFOS by ABET LAMINATI Decorative High Pressure Laminate
supplied by ABET Inc., Englewood, N. J..

Type: 1.6 mm thick DIAFOS High Pressure Laminate-Translucent

Surface:
Color Number _______________________________
Color Name _______________________________

Finish:
Finish Number  Soft