Chandler Finish Decorative Panel for Clean, Linear Casework
The Saviola A/A decorative panel in Dayton Rift with Chandler finish is an A/A thermally fused laminate (TFL) panel built for cabinet boxes, open shelving, and any component where both faces land in plain view. The Chandler finish brings a restrained, linear rift-cut character to the surface, making it a natural fit for contemporary and transitional interiors that call for a wood tone without the variation of real grain. At 8 mm thick and sized at 83-5/16 inches by 110-1/4 inches, the sheet is optimized for full-height parts and leaves a usable offcut.
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 hardwood particleboard core — the substrate the decor is fused to.
- A/A grade construction means both faces carry the same decorative surface, so either side can show without a second operation.
- Chandler finish delivers a rift-inspired linear grain pattern with a consistent, low-variation texture suited to contemporary work.
- 8 mm thickness keeps the sheet light and manageable for tall door and shelf components where panel weight matters.
- 83-5/16 inch by 110-1/4 inch sheet size is designed to nest full-height closet and cabinet parts efficiently with minimal waste.
- TFL surface fuses the decorative face directly to the core with no adhesive layer, eliminating the glue-line edge failure common to applied films.
- CARB2 compliant core meets California and federal formaldehyde emission limits for commercial and residential specifications.
Where This Panel Works
An A/A panel in a rift-pattern wood decor earns its place wherever consistency across a run matters more than natural variation. Open shelving that is seen from above and below, cabinet box interiors that show when doors are open, and room-divider panels that face both directions are all natural fits. The linear character of the Dayton Rift decor also works well in horizontal applications — a credenza top or a floating shelf where a flat, even grain reads cleanly against a matte painted wall. At 8 mm, the sheet is thin enough to keep a frameless cabinet box light without sacrificing rigidity across a standard span.
Surface, Core, and Build
TFL construction fuses the decorative paper to the core under heat and pressure, producing a face that is part of the board rather than a layer bonded on top. The result is an edge that trims cleanly and holds banding without a visible glue line. The Chandler finish texture follows the rift pattern across both faces identically, so the A/A grade pair is not just a symmetry of color but of surface character. The CARB2 compliant core clears the formaldehyde emission requirement standard on commercial casework submittals. Matching ABS edgebanding is available in this color to carry the Dayton Rift decor onto cut edges.
Who Reaches for This Sheet
Cabinet shops running contemporary kitchens and closet systems find the Chandler finish useful where the specification calls for a rift wood tone with none of the unpredictability of real veneer. The A/A construction removes the planning step of tracking face orientation, which matters on high-volume runs where every handling step has a cost. Interior designers specifying open storage and visible shelving benefit from a sheet that presents the same face in every direction. The 83-5/16 inch by 110-1/4 inch sheet size, published as 63.79 square feet per sheet, also lets estimators price a run precisely against square-foot take-offs.
What does A/A mean on a Saviola panel?
A/A means both faces of the panel carry the same decorative surface to the same appearance standard. Either face can be the show face, which simplifies layout and eliminates orientation errors on the saw.
Is matching edgebanding available for Dayton Rift?
Yes. Matching ABS edgebanding is available for this color in the Saviola collection. ABS is chlorine-free, which clears specifications that exclude PVC banding.
Can this panel be used in a bathroom or kitchen cabinet?
The TFL surface handles incidental moisture well in interior applications. For casework that will see standing water or high humidity, confirm the core's moisture performance against the job requirements before specifying.
Is matching HPL available for this color?
Matching high pressure laminate is available for the Saviola collection and ships in two sheet sizes: 73 inch by 120 inch and 60 inch by 120 inch. The 60 inch sheet suits shops that cannot process the wider format.
How is the Chandler finish different from other Saviola rift decors?
Chandler is the specific finish and emboss assigned to the Dayton Rift decor within the Saviola collection. The texture and sheen are calibrated to that color rather than shared across the full line, so the surface character is consistent throughout a run in this decor.
A Consistent Face From Every Angle
When the design calls for a linear wood tone that reads the same from both sides of the cabinet, across every shelf, and into every visible interior, the Dayton Rift A/A panel in the Chandler finish delivers that consistency from a single sheet — no orientation decisions, no mismatched faces, and no surprises at the reveal.
