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How to Specify

HIGH PRESSURE LAMINATE

Section 06067
Plastic and Metal Surfacing Materials

Part I General

1.1 PRODUCT DELIVERY AND STORAGE

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

High pressure laminates should be stored horizontally with the top sheet face-down and
with a protective board on top to protect material from damage and from warping. Stored
laminate stock should be rotated such that older sheets will be used first. 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 high pressure laminate has a grain direction, plus 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.

High-pressure decorative laminates and the substrate should be allowed to acclimate for
at least 48 hours at the same ambient conditions. Optimum conditions are 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 HIGH PRESSURE LAMINATE

The high pressure laminate shall be ABET LAMINATI laminate supplied by ABET Inc.
as follows:
Laminate Type/Grade 0.9 mm thick Postforming Laminate
Pattern Number ______________________________
Finish Name ______________________________
Pattern Name ______________________________

2.2 ADHESIVES

Contact, semi-rigid (PVAc), or rigid (Urea or resorcinol) adhesives have been found
satisfactory for bonding decorative high pressure laminates to core materials. The choice
of adhesive is based upon the service for which the assembly is intended and upon the
bonding facilities available. In all cases, the adhesive manufacturer's instructions for use
should be followed closely. Pressures in excess of 45 psi should not be used, since this
could cause a starved glue line or telegraphing of the substrate.

2.3 SUBSTRATES

The high pressure decorative laminate should be bonded to a suitable substrate such as
medium-density fiberboard (MDF), high-density fiberboard (HDF), or industrial grade
(45 lb density or higher) particleboard (CS-236-66: Type 1, Grade B, Class 2).The
following materials are not recommended for use: plaster, gypsum board, concrete, and
plywood.

2.4 BACKING SHEET

Backer sheets are recommended for use on the back of the panel-assemblies to protect the
substrate from humidity changes and to reduce warpage.

Part III Execution

3.1 INSPECTION

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

3.2 PREPARATION

Surfaces are to be sanded and prepared as required to provide a surface that is smooth,
clean, free of oil or grease, and uniform in thickness.

3.3 INSTALLATION

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

High pressure laminate surface material shall meet or exceed ANSI/NEMA LD-3- 2000
Standard for High-Pressure Decorative Laminates.

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

Type: 0.9 mm thick Postforming Laminate

Surface:
Color Number _______________________________
Color Name _______________________________

Finish:
Finish Number _______________________________