Full-Height Cabinet Panels in a Warm Hemlock Grain
The Saviola A/A decorative panel in Rialto Hemlock delivers a thermally fused laminate face on both sides of a 19 mm core, sized at 83-5/16 inch x 110-1/4 inch to handle tall cabinet runs and full-height components without a join. The Flash Finish surface carries an architectural wood-grain print suited to contemporary casework where the panel face is always in view.
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.
- A/An A/A construction means the Rialto Hemlock decor appears on both faces, so every visible surface reads consistently.
- 83-5/16 inch x 110-1/4 inch sheet size (63.79 sq ft per sheet) supports tall cabinet boxes and full-height wall panels without mid-run seams.
- 19 mm thickness pairs directly with standard 23 mm edgebanding and accepts confirmat and other cabinet fasteners without pre-drilling issues.
- Flash Finish surface provides a structured, tactile texture that registers with the Rialto Hemlock grain print for a natural appearance under raking light.
- Matching ABS edgebanding is available in this color, so cut edges finish flush with the face decor.
- CARB2 compliant hardwood particleboard core meets formaldehyde emission requirements for residential and commercial specification.
Where This Panel Belongs in the Job
Rialto Hemlock suits cabinet interiors and exteriors, open shelving, and room dividers where both faces land in view. The A/A grade means there is no hierarchy to the sheet: flip it, rotate it, or use an offcut as a separate panel and the decor holds. Full-height wardrobe carcasses, tall pantry boxes, and floor-to-ceiling display cases are natural applications for the 110-1/4 inch length, which clears a standard 8-foot interior and leaves usable material at the cut line. The warm hemlock tone reads well alongside natural wood components, painted doors, and metal accents in contemporary or transitional kitchen and closet designs.
Surface and Core Construction
The Rialto Hemlock decor is a thermally fused laminate face, meaning the printed and textured paper is pressed directly into the board under heat and pressure with no adhesive layer between them. The result is a surface that will not delaminate at the edge and machines cleanly on a panel saw or CNC. The Flash Finish texture gives the face a structured, slightly matte character that resists the appearance of minor surface variation across a large flat panel. The 19 mm hardwood particleboard core is CARB2 compliant, holds machine-driven fasteners firmly, and stays flat across the full sheet width. This panel is for dry interior work: kitchens, closets, retail fixtures, and commercial casework in conditioned spaces.
Who Orders This Panel
Cabinet shops cutting full-height carcasses get the most from the 83-5/16 x 110-1/4 inch format — the extra length above a standard 4 x 8 eliminates the horizontal seam that a shorter sheet forces on a tall box. Designers specifying a consistent wood-tone program across a project can carry the Rialto Hemlock decor from the panel into cut edges with matching ABS banding, keeping the color reading as one material. Contractors finishing out closet systems or retail millwork in volume appreciate the A/A construction: no face-sorting, no waste from a backer-up offcut landing on a visible surface. The sheet price covers 63.79 square feet, so it costs out favorably against smaller-format panels for large-run jobs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does matching edgebanding exist for Rialto Hemlock, and what material is it?
Yes. Matching ABS edgebanding is available in the Rialto Hemlock decor. ABS is chlorine-free, which satisfies specifications that restrict PVC. The standard roll width for a 19 mm panel is 23 mm.
Is matching HPL available for this color?
Matching high-pressure laminate sheets are available in the Saviola collection. Saviola HPL is stocked in two sheet sizes — 73 inch x 120 inch and 60 inch x 120 inch — so shops that cannot process the wider sheet can order the narrower format. Confirm which size fits your equipment before placing the order.
What does A/A mean for this panel, and how does it differ from an A/B panel?
A/A means both faces carry the Rialto Hemlock decor to the same appearance standard. Either face can show. An A/B panel has a decorative face on one side and a backing sheet on the other — suitable when only one face is ever visible. Use A/A wherever both sides of the component land in view, and for offcuts you intend to use as independent parts.
How does Flash Finish differ from other textures in the Saviola line?
Flash Finish is a structured surface texture pressed into the face during the thermal fusion process. It gives the panel a tactile, slightly matte character that follows the grain print, reducing reflective glare on large flat surfaces. Other Saviola finish families carry different emboss depths and sheen levels, so two panels in the same color but different finish families will look and feel distinct.
Can this panel be used in a bathroom or laundry room?
The panel is designed for dry to incidentally damp interior environments — a kitchen cabinet run or a laundry room box is appropriate. It is not rated for direct water contact, wet-area lining, or exterior installation. If the application involves sustained moisture, check the core specification against the project's requirements before committing.
One Panel, Every Visible Surface Covered
The Rialto Hemlock A/A panel in Flash Finish removes the layout guesswork from full-height cabinet work: a consistent decorative face on both sides, a sheet long enough to clear an 8-foot interior, and matching edgebanding available to close every cut edge in the same decor.
