fiberboard] [veneer core plywood]. Laminate clad backsplash shall be
[integral with countertop, coved to radius and to dimensions as indicated
on the drawings] [loose, to be installed at the time of countertop
installation]. Side splashes shall be straight profile and provided loose,
to be installed at the time of countertop installation. Back and side
splash laminate pattern and color shall match the adjacent countertop
laminate.
2.12.7
Laminate Application
Laminate application to substrates shall follow the recommended procedures
and instructions of the laminate manufacturer and NEMA LD 3, using tools
and devices specifically designed for laminate fabrication and application.
Provide a balanced backer sheet (Grade BK) wherever only one surface of
the component substrate requires a plastic laminate finish. Apply required
grade of laminate in full uninterrupted sheets consistent with manufactured
sizes using one piece for full length only, using adhesives specified
herein or as recommended by the manufacturer. Fit corners and joints
hairline. All laminate edges shall be machined flush, filed, sanded, or
buffed to remove machine marks and eased (sharp corners removed). Clean up
at easing shall be such that no overlap of the member eased is visible.
Fabrication shall conform to ANSI A161.2. Laminate types and grades for
component surfaces shall be as follows unless otherwise indicated on the
drawings:
a. Base/Wall Cabinet Case Body.
1) Exterior (exposed) surfaces to include exposed and semi-exposed
face frame surfaces: HPDL Grade [VGS] [VGP].
2) Interior (semi-exposed) surfaces to include interior back wall,
bottom, and side walls: [HPDL Grade CLS] [Thermoset Decorative
Overlay (melamine)].
b. Adjustable Shelving.
1) Top and bottom surfaces: [HPDL Grade HGS] [Thermoset Decorative
Overlay (melamine)].
2) All edges: [HPDL Grade VGS] [Thermoset Decorative Overlay
(melamine)][PVC edgebanding].
c. Fixed Shelving.
1) Top and bottom surfaces: [HPDL Grade HGS] [Thermoset Decorative
Overlay (melamine)].
2) Exposed edges: [HPDL Grade VGS] [Thermoset Decorative Overlay
(melamine)][PVC edgebanding].
d. Door, Drawer Fronts, Access Panels.
1) Exterior (exposed) and interior (semi-exposed) faces: HPDL
Grade [VGS] [VGP]
2) Edges: [HPDL Grade VGS] [PVC edgebanding].
e. Drawer Assembly.
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