SALT 5 Decorative Panel Built for Two-Face Casework
The SALT 5 A/A panel in GSR95 Benevento pairs a Chandler-finish thermally fused laminate face on both sides with a 19 mm particleboard core, arriving at 61 inches by 110-1/4 inches ready to cut. Because both faces carry the same decorative surface, it works anywhere a component is seen from two directions — open shelving, cabinet boxes, room dividers, and freestanding case goods — with no extra operation to dress the back.
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 compliant — meets the California formaldehyde emission limits that commercial and residential specifications ask for.
- CARB2 hardwood particleboard core — the substrate the decor is fused to.
- A/A grade on both faces: the same Benevento decor and Chandler texture runs on the front and the back, so either side can show.
- Chandler finish: a structured surface texture that adds tactile depth and reduces the visibility of ordinary handling marks.
- 19 mm particleboard core: sized for standard confirmat fasteners and common cabinet hardware without special boring setup.
- 61-inch by 110-1/4-inch sheet: a wide format that minimizes cross-cuts on tall door blanks and full-height wall units.
- Matching ABS edgebanding available: color-matched banding in this decor closes cut edges so the panel reads as one continuous surface.
- No matching HPL in the SALT 5 program: this collection does not include a coordinating high-pressure laminate sheet.
Where This Panel Fits the Work
Open shelving is where an A/A panel earns its keep most directly. A shelf seen from above and below, or a bookcase back viewed from the room side and the interior, reads correctly on both faces without a secondary finishing step. The same logic applies to a peninsula cabinet that faces two rooms, a store-fixture wall unit, or an island that stands free in a kitchen. The 61-inch width also suits large door blanks for armoires and tall pantries, where a narrower sheet would force a glue-up. For shops running commercial office fitouts or retail fixture work on a compressed schedule, starting with a panel that needs no backing operation keeps the flow at the bench and at the saw.
Construction and Surface Character
Thermally fused laminate fuses the decorative paper directly to the board under heat and pressure, so there is no adhesive layer at the face and no glue line to telegraph through at the edge. The Chandler finish gives the surface a structured texture — present enough to feel and catch light at an angle, but still a clean, contemporary character suited to current cabinet aesthetics. Benevento, color code GSR95, is a neutral in the SALT 5 range; its tone works alongside both painted and stained wood components without competing for attention. The 19 mm core accepts confirmat joinery and euro-style hinge boring at standard settings, which keeps setup time negligible on a CNC or a line drill.
The Right Shop for This Panel
Cabinet shops producing RTA and semi-custom lines benefit most from the consistent two-face specification — no sorting, no flipping, no tracking which side is the show face. Designers specifying for multi-family residential or commercial interiors find the neutral Benevento decor easy to coordinate across a project. Contractors sourcing for a specific install can cut to net size the same day the sheet arrives; both faces are finished and ready. The wide sheet format also suits lower-volume custom shops that need to minimize offcut waste on large components, since fewer sheets cover the same square footage when the width is 61 inches rather than 49.
What does A/A mean on this panel?
A/A means both faces carry the same decorative grade — the Benevento decor and Chandler finish are on the front and the back. Either face can show without any secondary finishing. This is different from an A/B panel, where the back is a backer held to a looser standard.
Is matching edgebanding available for GSR95 Benevento?
Yes. Matching ABS edgebanding in the Benevento decor is available for the SALT 5 collection. It closes cut edges so the panel reads as one continuous surface. Confirm the width you need against your panel thickness when ordering.
Does the SALT 5 program include matching HPL for this color?
No. The SALT 5 collection does not include a coordinating high-pressure laminate sheet. If your project needs a matching countertop or high-wear surface in this decor, that component is not available through this program.
What is the Chandler finish, and how does it affect fabrication?
Chandler is a structured surface texture in the SALT 5 range. It has a tactile relief that catches light at low angles and helps minimize the appearance of handling marks on the finished surface. The texture is factory-applied and requires no additional treatment before install.
How many square feet does one sheet cover?
At 61 inches by 110-1/4 inches, one sheet covers approximately 46.86 square feet. Use that figure for estimating material quantities; actual usable yield depends on your cut list and nesting layout.
Two Finished Faces, One Panel
The SALT 5 A/A panel in Benevento with Chandler finish removes a decision point from the shop floor: both faces are done, the neutral decor coordinates broadly, and the 61-inch sheet handles large parts without extra seaming. Order by the sheet and pair with matching ABS edgebanding to complete the build.
