A/A Artwood Panel Built for Both Faces of the Job
The Saviola Canyon Coco A/A decorative panel delivers the Artwood finish on both faces of an 83-5/16 inch by 110-1/4 inch sheet, so every component in a run reads consistently whether the back is ever seen or not. At 8 mm thick, it is sized for lightweight applications where the full structural depth of a standard cabinet panel is more than the job needs.
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 grade construction means both faces carry the same Artwood finish, so either side can be the show face without a second operation.
- Artwood finish is a textured wood-look thermally fused laminate surface with tactile depth that reads as grain under the hand.
- 8 mm thickness keeps weight down on large-format components such as full-height door panels and back panels where a 19 mm board would be unnecessary.
- 83-5/16 inch by 110-1/4 inch sheet size yields 63.79 square feet per panel, sized to nest tall parts efficiently.
- Matching ABS edgebanding is available in Canyon Coco so cut edges close to the same color and texture as the face.
- CARB2 compliant hardwood particleboard core meets formaldehyde emission requirements for commercial and residential specification.
Where This Panel Fits the Work
An 8 mm A/A panel is the right choice when two visible faces and a low finished weight are both requirements. Back panels on open shelving units, decorative room dividers, display cabinet backs, and retail fixture components all benefit from a finished reverse without the added mass of a thicker substrate. The large sheet format means fewer seams on tall installations, and the 63.79 square feet of coverage per panel makes estimating straightforward on jobs with repeating panel heights. Canyon Coco's warm brown tone with its wood character reads naturally against natural wood frames and coordinates well with warm-toned hardware and laminates.
Surface, Core, and Construction
The Artwood finish is a thermally fused laminate face, meaning the decorative paper is pressed directly into the particleboard core under heat rather than bonded as a separate sheet. The result is a face that does not delaminate at the edge and that machines cleanly on a panel saw or CNC without lifting. The textured Artwood surface adds tactile relief that distinguishes it from a flat matte face and makes grain-line seams less visible at joints. The CARB2 hardwood particleboard core is the substrate across the Saviola collection at this thickness, providing consistent fastener holding and a flat, stable sheet. Matching ABS edgebanding closes cut edges in the same Canyon Coco decor; no matching HPL is published for the Saviola collection.
The Shops and Projects This Panel Is Specified For
Cabinet shops running open-back display cases, furniture makers building room dividers or freestanding shelving, and fixture fabricators working on retail interiors all reach for an 8 mm A/A panel when both faces matter and weight is a constraint. The sheet size accommodates a standard 96-inch height with room to spare, making it practical for floor-to-ceiling installations. Designers specifying warm, textured wood-tone surfaces for contemporary interiors will find Canyon Coco sits in a range that pairs with both light and dark hardware without competing. This panel is for dry interior applications only.
What does A/A mean on this panel, and why does it matter?
A/A means both faces are finished to the same Artwood appearance grade. Either face can be the show face, which matters on a room divider, open shelving unit, or any component where the reverse is visible. An A/B panel would require a separate back panel or leave a raw backer exposed.
Is matching edgebanding available for Canyon Coco?
Yes. Matching ABS edgebanding is available in the Canyon Coco decor. ABS is chlorine-free and the right choice where PVC is restricted by specification.
Can this panel be used for exterior or moisture-exposed applications?
No. This is a dry interior panel. The particleboard core at 8 mm is not rated for exterior exposure or prolonged moisture contact. For bath or high-humidity casework, look at a panel with a documented water-resistant core rating.
Does matching high pressure laminate exist for Canyon Coco in the Saviola collection?
No. Matching HPL is not published for the Saviola collection. If the job calls for a laminate countertop or high-wear horizontal surface in the same color, that will need to be sourced separately and color-matched as closely as possible.
How does 8 mm thickness affect hardware and edgebanding selection?
At 8 mm, this panel is thinner than standard cabinet carcass stock, so hardware specified for 16 or 19 mm panels may not apply. Use edgebanding sized for 8 mm stock. Fastener selection should account for the reduced core depth, particularly at edges and corners.
Color That Works on Both Sides of the Sheet
Canyon Coco in the Artwood finish brings a warm, tactile wood tone to applications where both faces of the panel do visible work. The A/A construction removes the planning step of tracking which face is which, and the large sheet format keeps seam counts low on tall runs.
