Use and Care Manual

NOTE: Stress cracking can result when high-moisture material is glued
and subsequently exposed to low humidity conditions. Excessively dry
material may expand and cause bubbling if improperly glued.
CUTTING
Formica Inniti
™
laminate sheets have a special ngerprint resistant
surface. We recommend the use of sharp, carbide-tipped cutting
blades with low or negative hook proles. Low feed speeds and
high tool speeds are also suggested. A feather board should be
clamped to the saw fence to stabilize the stock and prevent chatter,
producing safer, cleaner cuts.
SUBSTRATES
The recommended cores for Formica Inniti
™
are 45# density,
industrial grade particleboard (CS 236-66; Type 1, Grade B, Class 2) and
Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF). The substrates should be sanded
smooth, clean, and free of oil or grease, and uniform in thickness.
Do not use drywall (gypsum board), plaster, concrete, solid lumber,
plywood or underlayment.
ADHESIVES
Contact, semi-rigid (PVAc) or rigid (urea, resorcinol) adhesives may
be used. Follow the adhesive manufacturer’s recommendations.
Certain combinations of nish, substrate, and adhesives can cause
telegraphing.
AS S E M B LY
Material, equipment and workmanship must conform to the industry
standard practices, conditions, procedures and recommendations
as specied by ANSI/NEMA LD3-2005, Section 4, Architectural
Woodwork Quality Standards, DLPA (Decorative Laminate
Products Association) and ANSI 161.2-1979 standards. Formica
Inniti
™
laminate sheets have a special anti-ngerprint resistant
surface. We recommend the use of sharp, carbide tipped cutting
blades with low or negative hook proles. Low feed speeds and
high tool speeds are also suggested. A board should be clamped to
the saw fence to hold the product down and prevent utter/
vibration while cutting. Panel assemblies should be laminated with
a suitable balancing sheet to minimize warpage. Always align
sanding marks in the same direction. All inside corners of cutouts
must be radiused as large as possible (1/8” (3.18mm) minimum)
to avoid stress cracking. The edges and corners should be led
smooth and free of chips or nicks.
POSTFORMING
Formica Inniti
™
laminate sheets can be formed similarly to
conventional High Pressure Laminates, but as they are slightly thicker
and thus more mass, it will take longer to heat than conventional
HGP grade. We recommend preheating to 250°-290°F. Ideal
postforming temperature is 325°-370°F. Tempilaq
®
(gray colored)
can be used to determine the proper temperature. Formica Inniti
™
laminate sheets can be postformed to a minimum 5/8” (16mm)
outside radius and 3/16” (4.8mm) inside cove radius. Slight color
change in the cove is normal, and does not indicate a product
defect. Coves should be formed at 300°-360°F. Each process is
dierent and changes may be necessary for optimal results.
FORMICA INFINITI
™
SURFACING BY FORMICA GROUP TECHNICAL DATA
RECOMMENDED APPLICATION
Formica Inniti
™
surfacing oers a super matte soft-to-touch nish
that provides a beautiful look and feel that is impossible to resist.
Formica Inniti
™
is an oering for any space calling for a tactile yet
durable and matte surface. With the added benets of resisting
ngerprints and antimicrobial surface protection, thermal healing
capabilities, and chemical resistant properties, Formica Inniti
™
has a
home in just about every space! Formica Inniti
™
surfacing is ideal for
high trac areas such as cafes, diners and quick-service restaurants,
hotels and retail, healthcare, commercial oces or any setting that
calls for countertops, tables, doors, partitions, cabinets and furniture.
Formica Inniti
™
sheets are available in a horizontal postforming and
may be postformed to a 5/8” (16mm) outside radius and a minimum
3/16” (4.8mm) inside cove radius. Postforming provides an ergonomic
edge and an excellent protection against ngerprints and bacteria.
Note: Color will tend to shift from standard laminate. Request a
sample for true color representation. This color shift does not
constitute a defect.
FABRICATION AND ASSEMBLY
LIMITATIONS
Formica Inniti
™
laminate sheets are not recommended for
application directly to plaster, drywall (gypsum board), concrete,
solid lumber, plywood or underlayment. Formica Inniti
™
laminate is
for interior use only. It should not be used in areas where
temperatures exceed 275°F (135°C) for prolonged periods of time,
or for exterior applications. Do not expose Formica Inniti
™
to
continuous direct sunlight. Do not chop, slice, pound or hammer
on Formica Inniti
™
surfaces.
STORAGE
Formica Inniti
™
laminate sheets should be stored horizontally,
face-to-face and back-to-back with the top sheet turned face
down. A caul board should be placed on top to protect the material
from possible damage and reduce the chance of warpage of the
top sheets. The material should be protected from light, heat and
moisture and should never be stored in contact with the oor or an
outside wall. It is important that Formica Inniti
™
laminate sheets
be stored at a temperature not less than 60°F (16°C) and a relative
humidity not less than 40%.
PRECONDITIONING
Formica Inniti
™
laminate sheets and substrates gain moisture and
expand under high relative humidity conditions, and lose moisture and
shrink under low relative humidity conditions. Prior to fabrication, allow
the Formica Inniti
™
laminate sheets and the substrates to acclimate
for at least 48 hours at the same ambient conditions. Optimum
conditions are approximately 75°F (24°C) and relative humidity of 45%
to 55%. Provisions should be made for the circulation of air around the
components. Formica Inniti
™
laminate sheets move about twice as
much across the grain as it does in the length direction (sanding
direction). Whenever possible, minimize the dimension of the
cross-grain direction.
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