A Wide-Format A/A Panel Built for Open-Shelf and Box Construction
The SALT 5 A/A decorative panel in Como with Chandler finish is a 19 mm thermally fused laminate panel finished identically on both faces, sized at 61 inches by 110-1/4 inches for runs where every face is visible. At this sheet size it steps outside a standard 4 by 8 footprint, giving cabinet shops and commercial millwork operations a panel that accommodates taller components without a seam.
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 delivers the same decorative face on both sides, so open shelving, room dividers, and box interiors all read correctly without a secondary operation.
- 61 inch by 110-1/4 inch sheet gives full-height door and tall cabinet parts room to nest efficiently on the saw.
- 19 mm thickness pairs directly with standard confirmat hardware and 23 mm ABS edgebanding for a clean square edge.
- Chandler finish is a textured TFL surface in the Como decor, fused directly to the core with no glue line to open at the edge.
- CARB2 compliant hardwood particleboard core meets formaldehyde emission requirements for residential and commercial specification.
- Matching ABS edgebanding is available in the Como color to carry the surface from face to edge without a visible break.
Where This Sheet Fits the Cut List
The 61 by 110-1/4 inch format is well suited to full-height closet boxes, pantry cabinets, and tall wardrobe components where a standard 96-inch panel forces a joint. Open bookcases and room-dividing shelving units benefit from the A/A construction because the back of every shelf is as finished as the front. Commercial fixture builders working on display cases or retail wall systems get a wide, consistent surface that yields parts without stepping down to a narrower sheet. The sheet size also supports large door blanks for frameless European-style cabinetry, where the panel spans the full height of the cabinet in a single piece.
Surface, Core, and Construction
Thermally fused laminate fuses the decorative Como decor and Chandler texture directly to the hardwood particleboard core under heat and pressure, producing a surface with no separate adhesive layer. The result is a face that does not delaminate at the edge and takes a router pass cleanly. The Chandler finish gives the Como decor its tactile character — a structured surface texture that holds up under daily contact and reads consistently across a large flat panel. The hardwood particleboard core is dense enough to hold a confirmat or Minifix fastener without pre-boring into end grain, and at 19 mm it aligns with the hardware sizing most European cabinet systems assume. Both faces are built to the same A-grade specification, so there is no preferred orientation to track through the shop.
Who Reaches for This Panel
Cabinet shops running European frameless lines will find this sheet at home in their panel flow — the thickness, the square-edged TFL face, and the matching edgebanding program cover the full cycle from rip to finished box. Interior designers specifying open shelving or feature walls in the Como color can call out matching edgebanding and close the edge detail at the same time. Renovation contractors outfitting a closet or pantry with tall, full-height components get a sheet large enough to cut top-to-bottom parts in one piece, which removes the joint and the finishing step that comes with it. The CARB2 core keeps the panel on the short list for any residential or commercial project where formaldehyde emission documentation is required at submittal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Chandler finish look the same on both faces of an A/A panel?
Yes. On an A/A panel both faces are built to the same grade and carry the same Chandler texture and Como decor, so either side can face out without any visible difference in finish quality.
Is matching HPL available in Como for countertop or high-wear horizontal applications?
Matching high pressure laminate is not part of the SALT 5 program. If the job requires a countertop surface in the same color, that will need to be sourced separately.
What edgebanding width works with a 19 mm panel?
A 23 mm wide ABS edgebanding band gives enough overhang to trim flush on both faces of a 19 mm panel. Matching ABS edgebanding in Como is available in the SALT 5 program.
Is this panel suitable for a bathroom vanity or laundry cabinet where moisture is a factor?
The SALT 5 hardwood particleboard core is not published with a water-resistance hour rating, so plan accordingly for high-moisture enclosures. A vanity cabinet with proper sealing on all edges and faces is a common application, but a core with a documented moisture-resistance figure is the better call for environments with standing water or persistent humidity.
Does this panel ship as a single sheet or in a bundle?
Panels are sold by the sheet. Confirm quantity at ordering to make sure the sheet count covers the cut list, including any allowance for defect-free yield on critical parts.
One Sheet, Both Sides Done
The SALT 5 A/A panel in Como with Chandler finish removes a common constraint from tall cabinet and open-shelf work: when both faces are finished to the same grade, the panel goes from the saw to the job without a secondary step, and the cut list gets simpler from the start.
