SALT 5 Decorative Panel for Open-Display and A/A Casework
The SALT 5 A/A panel in Crema with a Loom finish is a thermally fused laminate (TFL) decorative panel finished on both faces in the same decor, sized at 61 inches by 110-1/4 inches and 19 mm thick. Because the Crema face appears on both sides, this panel is the right call wherever a component will be seen from front and back — open shelving, room dividers, cabinet boxes with glass doors, and freestanding display casework.
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 puts the same Crema Loom face on both sides, so either surface can show without a second operation.
- 19 mm thickness supports standard confirmat fasteners and pairs directly with 23 mm ABS edgebanding for a clean, flush edge.
- Loom finish is a tactile, textile-inspired texture that adds surface depth and masks fine handling marks on a flat-panel face.
- 61 inch by 110-1/4 inch nominal sheet size gives a full-height door, shelf run, or tall cabinet side with minimal waste on a typical layout.
- CARB2 compliant hardwood particleboard core holds fasteners cleanly and meets the formaldehyde emission limit required on most commercial and residential projects.
- Matching ABS edgebanding is available in Crema Loom to close cut edges so the panel reads as a finished component on every visible face.
Where This Panel Fits the Job
An A/A panel earns its place on components that live in the open. A kitchen island with visible sides, a closet tower seen from both ends of a walk-in, a retail fixture with no back wall — these are the jobs where an A/B panel forces an extra step or an awkward reveal. Crema is a warm off-white with enough body to read as a deliberate finish choice rather than a default, making it a reliable base for both light-wood and white hardware palettes. The Loom texture softens the surface visually and holds up better to the day-to-day contact that open shelving sees.
Material and Surface Construction
SALT 5 panels use thermally fused laminate: the decorative paper is impregnated with melamine resin and fused directly to the board under heat and pressure, so there is no glue line to open at the edge. The face cannot delaminate because it is not a separate sheet. The Loom finish is a registered texture that gives the surface a woven cloth character, distinct from a smooth matte or a wood-pore emboss. The hardwood particleboard core is CARB2 compliant and machines cleanly on standard CNC equipment. At 19 mm, the panel is sized for cabinet box construction, adjustable shelving, and door blanks.
Who Orders This Panel
Cabinet shops running production closet and bath programs reach for an A/A panel when the build calls for exposed sides and backs. Designers specifying contemporary built-ins in neutral palettes use Crema to keep the color scheme quiet while the texture does the visual work. Commercial millwork shops building retail and hospitality fixtures appreciate the A/A construction when the install does not allow a hidden back. The 61 inch width handles most tall-cabinet heights in a single rip, and the 110-1/4 inch length accommodates standard floor-to-ceiling runs in residential work.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Loom finish look the same on both faces of an A/A panel?
Yes. Both faces carry the same Crema Loom decor and texture, produced in the same press run, so the color and feel match across the front and back.
Is matching edgebanding available in Crema Loom?
Matching ABS edgebanding is available for SALT 5 colors, including Crema. Edgebanding comes in a 23 mm width on 328-foot rolls, with 54-foot rolls available in the two wider widths. Confirm the width you need against your panel thickness before ordering.
Does SALT 5 have a matching high-pressure laminate (HPL)?
No. SALT 5 does not have a matching HPL in the vendor program. If you need to carry the Crema color onto a countertop or a post-formed surface, plan for a coordinating color from a separate HPL line.
What hardware works with a 19 mm panel?
Standard confirmat screws, shelf pin holes, and European-style cup hinges are all designed around a 19 mm board. No special tooling or hardware is needed beyond what a cabinet shop already runs.
How is this panel sold?
Panels are sold by the sheet. Each sheet is 61 inches by 110-1/4 inches at 19 mm thick.
Crema Loom, Ready to Cut and Install
Both faces finished, standard sizing, and matching edgebanding available in the same color — the SALT 5 A/A Crema panel is built for components that need to look right from every angle, and it arrives ready for the saw.
