Laminate Intro Flashcards

1
Q

What does TFM stand for?

A

Thermally Fused Melamine/Laminate

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2
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What is is HPL?

A

High Pressure Laminate

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3
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What is VG?

A

Vertical Grade Laminate - thinnest laminate paper @ .7mm

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4
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What is SG?

A

Standard Grade Laminate - thickest laminate paper (used for high gloss laminate)- 1.2mm

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5
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What is FR material?

A

Fire Rated - flammability is lower/slower - not all products can be FR

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6
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What is NAF?

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No Added Formaldehyde (NAUF is old term)

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7
Q

If the box is laminate, what is it made out of 99% of the time?

A

TFM - Thermally Fused Melamine

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8
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What is FSC?

A

Forest Stewardship Council (Certification)

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9
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For Laminate - what is NOT FSC rated?

A

Anything Pre-Laid Up - aka TFM

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10
Q

Which laminate comes already applied?

A

TFM - thermally fused melamine

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11
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Which laminate is laid in house?

A

HPL - high pressure laminate

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12
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Typically, what is the the other exterior requiring SG?

A

High Gloss

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13
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T/F - Is laminate recommended for horizontal surfaces (i.e benches)?

A

No

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14
Q

Can laminate be color cored all the way through?

A

Yes, for an upcharge.

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15
Q

Is TFM antimicrobrial?

A

No

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16
Q

Which is more expensive - HPL or TFM?

A

HPL

17
Q

What are the options for HPL?

A

19 solids, 8 nanolams, 4 speciality, 5 woodgrain

18
Q

What are the options for TFM?

A

16 woodgrain finishes

19
Q

Benefits of laminate?

A

Cheaper product, exact matching edgeband

20
Q

Which HPL needs to be pre-laid up?

A

Specialty “Leather Like” Finish. We edgeband it. It cannot be used on Z-Lockers.

21
Q

Which laminate can have BOLD colors?

A

HPL

22
Q

Which bold colors can be used for HPL?

A

Liquid Glass, Solar Orange, Chrome Yellow, Hollyberry, Lapis Blue, Algea

23
Q

What is Nanolam?

A

HPL - we lay up in house. Super opaque, velvet, solf-to-the-touch, fingerprint/scratch resistant. Matching edge banding.