Saviola TFL Panel for Open Casework and Two-Faced Components
The SALT Saviola GSDA4 Cimento panel is a two-faced, 19 mm thermally fused laminate board finished in the Artstone texture on both sides. Sized at 83-5/16 inch by 110-1/4 inch, it is cut to order in a cabinet shop and suited to any component where both faces may be seen.
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/A construction means the Artstone-finish Cimento decor runs on both faces, so either side can face out.
- 83-5/16 inch by 110-1/4 inch nominal sheet provides 63.79 square feet of coverage per sheet.
- 19 mm thickness pairs with standard 23 mm edgebanding and accepts confirmat fasteners without pre-drilling oversized holes.
- Artstone finish delivers a stone-textured surface that reads as a concrete or mineral face without the weight of slab material.
- CARB2 compliant hardwood particleboard core meets formaldehyde emission requirements for residential and commercial interiors.
- Matching ABS edgebanding is available in this color to close cut edges cleanly.
Where This Panel Works
A panel finished on both faces earns its place wherever a single face is not enough. Open shelving that is visible from above and below, room dividers, freestanding wardrobe carcasses, and display cases all benefit from a consistent surface on both sides. The Cimento decor, with its concrete-influenced tone, also works well in retail fixtures and commercial millwork where a mineral or industrial aesthetic is part of the brief. Because the Artstone texture is the same on both faces, joints between components in the same run stay visually consistent without any special orientation on the saw.
Surface, Core, and Finish
The decorative face is thermally fused laminate — the melamine-impregnated paper is pressed directly into the board under heat, leaving no adhesive layer and no glue line to open at a routed edge. The Artstone texture gives the surface a tactile, stone-like relief that adds visual depth to a flat door or panel face. Underneath, the hardwood particleboard core is CARB2 compliant and machines cleanly on standard tooling. At 19 mm, the panel weight and fastener-holding are calibrated for cabinet carcass work rather than for thin decorative applications.
Who Specifies This Panel
Cabinet shops building contemporary kitchen, bath, or commercial casegoods in a neutral, mineral palette will find Cimento a practical anchor color. Interior designers specifying a concrete look without the cost or lead time of actual poured surfaces can present this panel as a workable alternative that arrives prefinished and ready to cut. Volume buyers running multiple jobs in the same decor benefit from the large sheet size, which reduces the number of sheets needed to nest tall components and keeps offcuts usable. The A/A construction removes the orientation step at the saw, which simplifies production when both faces must match.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does A/A mean on this panel?
A/A means both faces carry the same decorative finish to the same appearance grade. You can cut and install the panel with either face showing and the result is identical. This is different from an A/B panel, where the back face is held to a looser standard and is not intended to show.
Is matching edgebanding available for Cimento GSDA4?
Yes. Matching ABS edgebanding is available in this color so the cut edge reads as the same surface as the face. ABS is chlorine-free and clears specifications that exclude PVC.
Can this panel be used in areas with occasional moisture exposure?
The hardwood particleboard core is suited to dry interior environments. For casework that will see regular moisture, such as under-sink cabinets or laundry rooms, look for a panel with a documented water-resistant core rating.
Is matching HPL available to carry the Cimento decor onto a countertop?
Matching high pressure laminate is available for the Saviola collection. It ships in both 73 inch by 120 inch and 60 inch by 120 inch sheets, so shops that cannot process the wider format can order the narrower sheet instead.
How many square feet does one sheet cover?
One sheet at 83-5/16 inch by 110-1/4 inch covers 63.79 square feet. That figure is the full sheet area — usable yield after cutting depends on your layout.
A Consistent Finish Across Every Visible Face
When a job calls for a neutral mineral tone that holds up across open shelving, room dividers, and carcass work without a secondary finishing step, the Cimento A/A panel ships ready to cut and keeps production moving.
