Specification

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Guide Specification
B. Contact Adhesive, Water-Based:
1. Product: Wilsonart H
2
0.”
2. Description: Non-flammable low VOC water-based contact adhesive for
postforming applications.
C. Polyvinyl Acetate (PVA) Adhesive:
1. Product: Wilsonart
®
PVA Adhesive.
2. Description: PVA-based adhesives for bonding decorative laminate to wood
substrates. Acceptable for cold press, hot press, and postforming applications.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.01 EXAMINATION
A. Examine surfaces for conditions that could adversely affect the performance of the
decorative plastic laminate installation, including edge performance.
B. Surfaces to be adhesively bonded shall be clean, dry and free of any dust, loose paint,
wax, moisture, dirt, grease, oil, rust, or other contaminants.
C. Commencement of work will constitute acceptance of existing conditions and surfaces to
receive the work.
3.02 INSTALLATION, GENERAL
A. Install materials according to referenced Specification Sections and the following
conformance standards as applicable:
1. AWI AWS.
2. KCMA A161.1.
B. To avoid stress cracking, do not use square-cut inside corners. All inside corners to have
a minimum 1/8 inch radius and all edges routed smooth.
C. Drill oversized holes for screws, bolts, and similar fasteners. Slightly countersink
fasteners into face side of laminate-clad substrate.
D. Use carbide-tipped saw and router blades for cutting, with high tool speed and low feed
speed. Keep cutting blades sharp. Use appropriate hold-downs to prevent vibration.
EDITING NOTE: Acceptable substrates for bonding Wilsonart Laminates are particleboard,
medium density fiberboard, and plywood with one A face. Marginal substrates are steel,
aluminum, fiber reinforced plastic, and plywood without A faces. Unsuitable substrates are
high pressure laminate, plaster, concrete, and gypsum board.
EDITING NOTE: All PVA adhesives are UL GREENGUARD Gold Certified, qualify for LEED
points, and comply with referenced SCAQMD and OTC regulations. Refer to the Adhesives
product link on the Wilsonart website for complete list of adhesives.
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Decorative Plastic Laminate