A/A Panel For Open Shelving and Visible Casework
The SALT 5 A/A Decorative Panel in Vogue (GSAM1) is an A/A thermally fused laminate panel built for components where both faces show. At 61 inches by 110-1/4 inches and 19 mm thick, it delivers the Gran Tour textured finish on both faces, so open shelves, room dividers, and cabinet boxes read consistently from any angle without a second operation.
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/An A/A construction brings the Gran Tour finish to both faces, eliminating the need to orient the sheet or hide a backer.
- Gran Tour finish gives this color a deeply textured surface character that adds tactile depth to flat runs of casework.
- 19 mm thickness pairs directly with standard 23 mm edgebanding and accommodates confirmat-style fasteners without reinforcement.
- 61 inch by 110-1/4 inch sheet size provides a larger-than-4x8 footprint suited to full-height components and reduces crosscuts on tall cabinet sides.
- CARB2 compliant particleboard core meets formaldehyde emission requirements for residential and commercial casework.
- Matching ABS edgebanding is available in this color, so the cut edge finishes flush with the face without a visible color break.
Where This Panel Fits the Job
Vogue in Gran Tour is a neutral-toned panel with a texture that reads well on horizontal and vertical surfaces alike. It suits open-shelf closet systems where both the top and underside of a shelf land in the sightline, freestanding room dividers that have no dedicated back, and cabinet boxes that will sit in a peninsula or island configuration with exposed sides. The A/A grade means the shop does not need to track which face was designated as the show face before cutting — either side can go out.
The 61 inch width clears the common 24-inch-depth cabinet box with margin to spare, and the 110-1/4 inch length handles a full floor-to-ceiling side panel in most residential applications without a horizontal seam. Jobs running tall wardrobe components or long horizontal shelves benefit most from this sheet size.
Construction and Finish Details
Thermally fused laminate bonds the decorative paper directly to the particleboard core under heat and pressure, producing a face that is part of the board rather than a separate sheet. There is no glue line at the face to open under heat or humidity, and the surface does not delaminate at the edge the way a post-formed laminate can. The Gran Tour emboss runs on both sides, so the texture is consistent whether the face is a cabinet interior or a visible exterior. The particleboard core is CARB2 compliant and suited to dry interior applications including closet, wardrobe, retail fixture, and general casework work.
Who Reaches for This Panel
Cabinet shops building open-format storage systems are the natural fit: the A/A construction removes a planning constraint and speeds the cutting room. Millwork operations and fixture builders who need a large neutral sheet for high-visibility components also find the Gran Tour finish and the generous sheet size practical. Designers specifying contemporary closet or living-room casework can rely on the A/A grade to deliver a clean, consistent face wherever the panel is visible.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does matching edgebanding exist for the Vogue color in Gran Tour?
Yes. Matching ABS edgebanding is available for SALT 5 colors including Vogue. Confirm the width you need against your panel thickness before ordering.
Is matching HPL available for SALT 5?
No. SALT 5 does not have a matching high-pressure laminate in the vendor program. If you need to carry the color onto a countertop or a post-formed surface, a close third-party HPL is your best option.
What does the A/A grade mean on this panel?
A/A means both faces are finished to the same appearance standard, so either side can be used as the show face. This is the appropriate grade when the panel will be visible from both sides, such as on an open shelf or a peninsula side panel.
Can this panel be used in a bathroom or laundry room?
This panel is built for dry interior applications. It is not rated for direct moisture exposure or wet-area installation. For a vanity cabinet in a well-ventilated bathroom where the panel stays dry, it is a reasonable choice, but it is not the panel for a sink base that will see standing water.
How is this sheet sold?
Panels are sold by the sheet. Each order unit is one full 61 inch by 110-1/4 inch panel.
A Panel That Works the Whole Sheet
When a job asks for panels that perform on both faces and finish cleanly at every visible edge, the SALT 5 A/A in Vogue Gran Tour gives the shop a consistent, well-proportioned sheet to work from, with matching banding ready to close every cut.
