Sand Oak TFL Panel for Open-Shelf and Double-Face Casework
The Saviola A/A decorative panel in color GSDS7 Pecan Scuro is an A/A thermally fused laminate panel surfaced in the Sand Oak finish plate on both faces. At 8 mm thick and 83-5/16 inch by 110-1/4 inch per sheet, it is sized for full-height parts and delivers a finished decorative face whether the visible side is front, back, or both.
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 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/An A/A construction means the same Sand Oak decor runs on both faces, so either surface can be the show side without a second operation.
- Sand Oak finish is the current finish plate for the Pecan Scuro color, providing consistent warm-grain character across the face.
- 83-5/16 inch by 110-1/4 inch sheet size supports tall cabinet and closet parts with a usable offcut from a single sheet.
- 8 mm panel thickness suits back panels, drawer bottoms, dividers, and lightweight interior components where a full 19 mm board is more than the job needs.
- Matching ABS edgebanding is available in this color to carry the Sand Oak decor onto every cut edge.
- Thermally fused laminate surface fuses the decorative face directly to the core with no glue line to open at the edge.
Where This Panel Fits the Work
At 8 mm, this panel is the right choice for components that need a clean decorative face without the weight or cost of a thicker slab. Cabinet backs, sliding door panels, drawer bottoms on wider boxes, and interior dividers in closet systems are natural fits. Because both faces carry the same Sand Oak decor, the panel also works for room dividers, open display units, and any built-in where the back of the case will be seen from the room. Shops running tall closet or wardrobe layouts will find the 83-5/16 inch by 110-1/4 inch sheet size cuts efficiently against full-height parts, keeping offcut waste low and yield predictable.
Surface and Construction
The Saviola collection uses thermally fused laminate technology: the decorative paper is impregnated with melamine resin and fused to the core under heat and pressure, becoming part of the board rather than a separate layer bonded on top. The result is a surface without an adhesive seam at the edge and with the scratch and stain resistance expected from a melamine-faced panel. The Sand Oak finish on GSDS7 Pecan Scuro is the current production plate for this color. Matching ABS edgebanding is available in this decor, so the cut edge can be banded to read as one surface from face to face. Matching high-pressure laminate is available for the Saviola collection in two sheet sizes, 73 inch by 120 inch and 60 inch by 120 inch, to carry the same color onto countertops and other surfaces the panel does not cover directly.
Who Orders This Panel
Cabinet shops building wardrobe and closet systems reach for this panel when they need a slim, double-faced back or divider that presents well on both sides. Millwork operations use the large sheet to cut multiple tall components in a single pass and rely on the A/A grade to skip a separate backer specification. Designers specifying contemporary built-ins in a warm wood tone will find the Sand Oak finish reads naturally without the heaviness of a darker walnut or the blandness of a straight white. The 8 mm thickness also appeals to shops fitting out retail fixtures and display cases where component weight matters at scale.
Is this panel sold with a matching backer, or is it truly finished on both sides?
This is a genuine A/An A/A panel. Both faces carry the same GSDS7 Sand Oak decor to the same grade — there is no plain backer. Either face can be the show side, which is why it works for open shelving and room dividers as well as enclosed cabinet backs.
What edgebanding pairs with this panel?
Matching ABS edgebanding is available in the GSDS7 Pecan Scuro color. ABS is chlorine-free and dimensionally stable for close color and gloss matching against the panel face.
Can I use this panel for a countertop or horizontal work surface?
The 8 mm thickness is best suited to vertical and light-duty horizontal applications. For a countertop or a surface that takes direct wear and loading, the matching Saviola HPL sheet is the right companion material — it is available in 73 inch by 120 inch and 60 inch by 120 inch sheets.
Is the Pecan Scuro color changing?
Yes. The Pecan Scuro color is currently produced on the Sand Oak finish plate. New inventory will move to the Artwood finish plate as the transition proceeds. The panel you receive from current stock carries the Sand Oak finish described on this page.
How many square feet does one sheet cover?
At 83-5/16 inch by 110-1/4 inch, one sheet covers approximately 63.79 square feet. That figure is the full sheet area and does not account for cutting layout or waste.
A Panel That Works From Every Angle
When both sides of a component are in play, an A/An A/A panel removes the workaround of specifying a separate backer or flipping an A/B sheet. GSDS7 Pecan Scuro in the Sand Oak finish at 8 mm gives a cabinet shop or millwork operation a slim, fully finished panel sized for efficient tall-part cutting and ready to edge-band in a matched color from the same collection.
