Instructions / Assembly

Codes and Certifications

General Standards

Wilsonart HD Laminate Type 376 conforms to the voluntary standards of the American National

Standards Institute, for thickness, performance properties and appearance. Wilsonart HD High

Definition Laminate-376 meets or exceeds the International Standards Organization specifications as

found in ISO 4586, titled “High-Pressure Decorative Laminate (HPDL) – Sheets Based on

Thermosetting Resins – Part I: specifications.”

Wilsonart Laminate contains a minimum of 20% post-consumer recycled content – the highest

percentage of post-consumer content in the industry - as certified by SCS Global Services (

SCS-MC-

002028).

Wilsonart HD Laminates have received Forest Stewardship Council™ Certification Registration. (

SCS-

COC-002415)

Wilsonart Laminate exceeds the industry’s highest standards for Indoor Air Quality

, with UL

GREENGUARD® Certification and SCS Indoor Advantage™ Gold (SCS-IAQ-02654) certification by

SCS Global Services on all laminate types. Wilsonart Laminate contains No Added Urea-

Formaldehyde.

Specific Product Standards

U.S. Federal Specification L-P 508H, April 9, 1977, “Plastic Sheets, Laminated, Decorative and

Nondecorative,” spells out criteria for decorative laminates for federal installations. Wilsonart 107,

335, 350, and 376 laminates comply.

NSF International (NSF) #35 “Laminated Plastic for Surfacing for Food Service Equipment.” All solid

colors and printed patterns in types 107, 335, 350, and 376, comply.

U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 302, “Flammability of Interior Materials.” Basic

Types 107, 335, 350, and 376 comply.

4. Installation: Fabrication and Assembly Recommendations

Fabrication should follow approved methods. Assembled pieces should meet the specifications of

KCMA (Kitchen Cabinetmakers Manufacturers Association), ANSI A-161.2-1998 (revised), and

“Architectural Woodwork Quality Standards, Guide Specifications and Quality Certification Program”

guidelines of the Architectural Woodwork Institute where applicable.

Wilsonart HD Laminates must be bonded to a substrate of reliable quality, such as particleboard,

medium density fiberboard or plywood with one A-face. High-pressure laminate, plaster, concrete

and gypsum board should not be considered suitable substrates. High Definition laminates may not

be used as structural members.

Bond with adhesives and follow the techniques recommended by the adhesive manufacturer.

Recommended adhesives are permanent types, such as urea and polyvinyl acetate (PVA), and

contact types. Wilsonart adhesives are recommended for most bonding conditions.

To avoid stress cracking, do not use square-cut inside corners. All inside corners should have a

minimum of 1/8” (3.175mm) radius and all edges should be routed smooth.

Drill oversized holes for screws or bolts. Screws or bolts should be slightly countersunk into the face

side of a laminate-clad substrate.