SM'art Decorative Panel in Epic with a Manhattan Finish, 81-1/2" width x 120-5/64" length, 8 mm Thick

Decorative Panel For Casework That Shows On Every Side

The SALT SM'art SMM023 Epic is an A/A-grade thermally fused laminate panel in the Manhattan finish, sized at 81-1/2 inch x 120-5/64 inch and built on an 8 mm core. Because both faces carry the same decorative surface, it suits any component where the back is as visible as the front: open shelving, room dividers, furniture carcasses, and display casework.

Key Features

• 13-hour water-resistant core — a vendor test result, not a wet-area rating, and useful where spills and humidity are routine.
• 50% post-consumer recycled core — half the core content is reclaimed wood fiber.
• CARB2 compliant — meets the California formaldehyde emission limits that commercial and residential specifications ask for.
• CARB2 hardwood particleboard core — the substrate the decor is fused to.
• A/A grade construction puts the same decorative face on both sides, so neither face needs to be hidden.
• Manhattan finish delivers a structured, textured surface character suited to contemporary and commercial interiors.
• 8 mm thickness keeps the panel light without sacrificing rigidity, useful for door fronts, back panels, and secondary components.
• Thermally fused laminate (TFL) face is fused directly to the core under heat and pressure, leaving no adhesive layer to open at the edge.
• Oversized sheet format at 81-1/2 inch x 120-5/64 inch provides generous yield for tall components or wide horizontal runs.
• Matching ABS edgebanding is available in this color to carry the decor onto every cut edge.

Where This Panel Works

The A/A construction makes this panel the right call whenever the design exposes both faces. A freestanding room divider, an open bookcase, a floating shelf, or an A/A retail display all demand a finish that holds up from either direction. At 8 mm, the panel is also light enough to use as a furniture back or a cabinet interior liner where a full 19 mm board would add unnecessary weight and cost. The oversized sheet gives a shop running tall closet columns or wide wardrobe backs the coverage to cut efficiently with fewer seams.

Surface, Core, and Construction

Epic in the Manhattan finish is part of the SM'art collection from SALT International. The TFL face is thermally fused directly to the substrate, so the decorative layer is integral to the board rather than a bonded sheet that can delaminate. The Manhattan finish contributes a defined surface texture that reads consistently under both direct and raking light, which matters on large flat runs where a plain matte surface might telegraph substrate variation. Pair cut edges with matching ABS edgebanding in SMM023 to keep the color continuous across the profile.

Who Reaches For This Panel

Cabinet shops cutting components that will be seen from both sides reach for A/A panels specifically because an A/B panel with a backer cannot do the same job. Furniture makers building carcasses for retail or hospitality environments, designers specifying open storage in contemporary interiors, and contractors fitting out display fixtures in commercial spaces all work with A/A construction regularly. The 8 mm gauge also makes it a practical choice for architectural back panels and decorative inserts where the thinner profile is an advantage rather than a compromise.

Both Faces Finished, Ready To Cut

The SM'art SMM023 Epic A/A panel arrives with a finished decorative surface on both faces, so the only operations left are cutting, edgebanding, and installation. No secondary finishing, no hiding the back — the panel is ready for the design as drawn.