Instructions / Assembly

Typical Fire Test Data

High-pressure laminates are subject to Flame Spread and Smoke Developed standards in structures

where codes establish such conditions.

Test data to determine compliance with these codes are obtained by the Steiner Tunnel Test method

of the American Society for Testing Materials (ASTM-E-84, Standard Test Method for Surface Burning

Characteristics of Building Materials). Tests are conducted in accordance with test method and

mounting procedure as described in paragraph X1.7.2 of the test method. This procedure is

cataloged by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. as UL 723.

Specific Flame Spread and Smoke Developed properties for Virtual Design Library types will depend

on the specific design selected. Testing on individual designs will be required to verify these values.

Model Code Designations used to determine flame spread classification

Flame Spread Classification

(Max. Rating)

International

(IBC)

Life Safety

(NFPA 101)

200

RE: Architectural Woodwork Standards, 1

Edition, Version 1.0, - 2009

All Model Codes regulate the generation of smoke by interior finish material. In all cases they specify

a maximum smoke development rating of 450.

Codes and Certifications

General Standards

Wilsonart product types 362, 367, 372 and 377 conform to the voluntary standards of the American

National Standards Institute, for thickness, performance properties and appearance. Wilsonart

product types 362, 367, 372 and 377 meet or exceed the International Standards Organization

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

Based on Thermosetting Resins – Part I: specifications.”

The UL GREENGUARD Environmental Institute has awarded its UL GREENGUARD Indoor Air Quality

Certification to Wilsonart Laminate. All Wilsonart® Laminate product types were tested under the

stringent UL GREENGUARD Standards for low-emitting products. All UL GREENGUARD Indoor Air

Quality Certified products ensure minimal impact on the indoor environment. For a copy of the

certificate, visit www.greenguard.org

4. Installation: Fabrication and Assembly Recommendations

Wilsonart VDL Laminate 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. Wilsonart VDL may not be used as

a structural member.

Both the laminate sheet and the substrate material should be ordered sufficiently in advance of

fabrication to allow time to reduce internal moisture. During cold months, store laminate sheets and

substrate material in a heated room with moving air. During periods of warm weather with high

humidity, still air is preferable.

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.