Birchbark

Laminate

Overnight

Commercial & Residential

BIRCHBARK

Sample size: 2 in x 3 in

Availability: Made to Order / Special Order
Country Of Origin: United States
Custom Capabilities: Also available in made-to-order sizes and finishes. Inquire with brand or local brand representative

Dimensional Stability: LD3 3.11 Tested. Grade 10 (HGP) - 0.50% (max) change in Machine Directions, 0.90% (max) change in Cross Directions. Grade 12 (HGP) and Grade 20 (VGP) - 1.1% (max) change in Machine Directions, 1.4% (max) change in Cross Directions.
Impact Resistance: LD3 3.8 Ball Impact Resistance Tested. Grade 10 (HGP) = 50in (min) result. Grade 12 (HGP) = 30in (min) result. Grade 20 (VGP) = 20in (min) result.
Overall Thickness: 20
Product Features: Customizable
Size: The most common sheet sizes are 4x8,10 ft, 5x10,12 ft, and 2.5x12 ft. Please reach out to your local Formica representative regarding made-to-order sizes and finishes
Total Weight: Grade 12 = 0.252 lbs/sqft, Grade 20 = 0.180 lbs/sqft

Application Filter: Countertop|Wall
Recommended Adhesive: Contact, semi-rigid (PVAc), or rigid (urea, resorcinol) adhesives may be used. Certain combinations of finish, substrate, and adhesive can cause telegraphing. Inquire with brand for additional information.
Suitable Substrates: In most applications, the laminate must be bonded to MDF, a #45 density particleboard, or similar substrate. A marginal substrate such as plywood may be used, however it must meet APA standards and be “A” faced, hardwood veneer or multi-ply core plywood. Do not adhere directly to plaster, drywall, or concrete. Panel assemblies should be laminated with the appropriate backing sheet to minimize warpage. Formica® Brand backing sheets (grade 91/BKV or 92/BKH) are recommended for less critical applications. Optimum balancing is obtained by bonding the same surface laminate on both sides of the assembly with the same adhesive. Always align sanding marks in the same direction.

Abrasion Wear Resistance: ANSI/NEMA LD3 3.13 Tested - Minimum = 400 Cycles
Flammability: Passes FMVSS 302; Not ASTM E84 rated (ASTM E84 rated grades are available)
Flexural Strength: Grade 12 Horizontal Postforming Grade (HGP) Outside radius to ½in (12.7mm) and cove radius to 3/16in(4.8mm). Grade 20 Vertical Postforming Grade (VGP) Outside and inside radii to 3/8in(9.5mm).
Light Blocking: Complete
Lightfastness: ANSI/NEMA LD3 3.3 Tested - Slight
Maintenance: Damp cloth and mild detergent
Stain Resistance: ANSI/NEMA Reagents 1 - 10 (rating) - No Effect, Reagents 11 - 15 (rating) = Moderate Effect
Water Resistance: LD3 3.5 Tested. Grade 10 (HGP) - No Effect. Grade 12 (HGP) and Grade 20 (HGP) - Slight Resistance

Human Health Impact: Health Product Declaration (HPD), Low Emitting/Low VOC, Precautionary List Free, RoHS Compliant, UL GREENGUARD, UL GREENGUARD GOLD, CDPH Standard Method v1.2-2017
VOC Emissions Testing Methodology: CDPH / CHPS 01350 Compliant

Climate Impact: EC3, Environmental Product Declaration (EPD), Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
Emissions: A low-emitting material per GREENGUARD evaluation

Ecosystem Health: Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Certified|Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Certified - Responsible Forestry|Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Certified - Chain of Custody

Social Equity Impact: Build America, Buy America Act (BABAA) Compliant, Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Certified, Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Certified - Chain of Custody, Made in USA

Circular Economy: Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Certified, Recycled Content, Recycled Content - Post-Consumer, Recycled Content - Pre-Consumer, USDA Biopreferred®, USDA Certified Biobased Product