An A/A Decorative Panel For Open Casework and Visible Interiors
The Saviola A/A panel in color GSDU6 Lava delivers the same Tigerwood finish on both faces, making it the right choice whenever a cut edge or interior face will be in plain view. At 83-5/16 inches by 110-1/4 inches and 8 mm thick, the sheet is sized for tall components and cabinet interiors that a standard 4-by-8 sheet cannot cover in a single piece.
Key Features
- 13-hour water-resistant core — a vendor test result, not a wet-area rating, and useful where spills and humidity are routine.
- 100% post-consumer recycled core — the Gruppo Saviola board program is built entirely from reclaimed wood fiber.
- CARB2 hardwood particleboard core — the substrate the decor is fused to.
- A/A grade pair: both faces carry the Tigerwood decor to the same appearance standard, so there is no back face to hide.
- Tigerwood finish: a wood-grain surface pattern with the bold, high-contrast figuring characteristic of tigerwood.
- 8 mm thickness: a lighter panel suited to back panels, drawer bottoms, and secondary components where full 19 mm stock is unnecessary.
- 83-5/16 inch by 110-1/4 inch sheet: 63.79 square feet per sheet, sized to nest tall closet and cabinet parts with minimal waste.
- TFL construction: the decorative face is thermally fused directly to the core, so there is no separate glue line at the edge.
- CARB2 compliant core: meets the California Air Resources Board Phase 2 formaldehyde emission requirement.
Where This Panel Fits the Job
An 8 mm A/A panel earns its place in any assembly where the reverse face is exposed or where both faces are visible. Cabinet backs that show inside a glass-door upper, open shelving visible from either side, interior dividers in a wardrobe, and the backs of floating wall units are all situations where an A/B panel falls short. The Lava color, with its tigerwood figure, also suits feature wall cladding and display fixture components where a bold wood-look pattern reads at distance. The sheet size handles a full-height closet back in one piece, which eliminates the horizontal seam that a standard 96-inch sheet would force at most closet heights.
Construction and Surface
Saviola TFL panels fuse the decorative paper into the substrate under heat and pressure rather than bonding a separate sheet on top. The result is a surface that stays locked to the core at the edge, which is what keeps a routed or sawn edge from telegraphing a glue line. The Tigerwood finish is a wood-decor print, not a real wood veneer face, so color and figure are consistent from sheet to sheet — useful when a run of matching backs needs to look uniform. Matching ABS edgebanding is available in this color to close cut edges and carry the Lava decor through to the finished edge.
Who Orders This Panel
Cabinet shops running glass-door uppers, open bookcases, or floating entertainment units reach for an A/A panel to avoid a secondary laminating step on the back. Closet manufacturers cutting tall back panels value the oversized sheet for the single-piece run. Designers specifying commercial millwork, retail fixtures, or hospitality casework where both faces of a divider panel are client-visible will find the A/A grade pair handles the spec without modification. At 8 mm, the panel is light enough that large back panels do not add significant weight to a box-cabinet assembly.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does A/A mean on a Saviola panel?
Both faces carry the same decorative finish held to the same appearance standard. Either face can show without a visible grade difference between front and back.
Is 8 mm the right thickness for a cabinet back?
Yes, for most frameless and European-style box construction. An 8 mm back is standard in that system and keeps the overall cabinet weight lower than a 19 mm back would. Confirm the rabbet depth in your box design before cutting.
Does matching edgebanding exist for GSDU6 Lava?
Yes. Matching ABS edgebanding is available in the Saviola color program for this decor. Order it alongside the panel to close cut edges in the same Tigerwood finish.
Is matching HPL available for this Saviola color?
Matching high-pressure laminate is available in the Saviola program. Saviola HPL ships in two sheet sizes, 73 inch by 120 inch and 60 inch by 120 inch, so you can match the decor onto a countertop or high-wear surface.
How many square feet does one sheet cover?
One sheet at 83-5/16 inches by 110-1/4 inches covers 63.79 square feet. That figure is the full sheet area; your usable yield depends on your cut list.
The Right Panel Makes the Back as Good as the Front
When the back of the cabinet is part of the design, the Saviola A/A panel in GSDU6 Lava lets both faces do the work without an extra shop step or a visible grade trade-off.
