A Finished-Both-Faces Panel For Open Casework and A/A Components
The Saviola GSAG4 Ancona decorative panel delivers the Chandler finish on both faces, making it a natural fit for open shelving, room dividers, and cabinet boxes where the back panel is in plain sight. Built on an 8 mm TFL construction, it arrives ready to cut and band without any finishing step on either side.
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/An A/A construction presents the Ancona decor on both faces, so no secondary face treatment is needed.
- Chandler finish brings a textured surface character that complements both contemporary and transitional interiors.
- 8 mm thickness suits back panels, interior dividers, and lightweight structural components where a full 19 mm board is unnecessary.
- 83-5/16 inch x 110-1/4 inch sheet size provides 63.79 square feet per sheet, sized to nest efficiently for tall cabinet runs.
- Thermally fused laminate (TFL) surface fuses the decorative face directly to the core, leaving no glue line to open at the edge.
- Matching ABS edgebanding available in the Ancona color to close cut edges cleanly.
Where This Panel Fits the Work
At 8 mm, this panel is the right choice when weight and thickness are constraints rather than afterthoughts. Cabinet back panels, interior partitions in closet systems, and the back walls of display cases all call for a lighter board that still presents a finished face on both sides. Because the Ancona decor runs on both faces, a visible interior back reads consistently with the rest of the cabinet without an additional skin or laminating step. The large sheet size also lends itself to jobs that run tall — think full-height wardrobe interiors or pantry cabinet backs where a standard 4 x 8 sheet forces an unnecessary seam.
Surface, Core, and Construction
The Chandler finish is a textured TFL surface, fused directly to the core under heat and pressure so the face becomes part of the board rather than a separate layer. That construction means the decorative layer will not peel or lift at the edge under normal shop handling. The 8 mm core is CARB2 compliant hardwood particleboard, which machines cleanly on standard equipment and holds a confirmat-style fastener without crumbling at the edge. Matching ABS edgebanding is available in the Ancona color for a seamless edge-to-face transition after cutting.
Who Orders This Panel
Cabinet shops building frameless closet systems reach for this board when the interior back needs to look as intentional as the door. Fixture builders and retail display fabricators use the A/A construction on dividers and shelves that face traffic from both directions. Interior designers specifying open-backed shelving in residential or hospitality projects will find the Chandler finish adds surface texture without competing with the objects displayed. Any project where an A/B panel would force a second operation to cover the reverse face is a project where this board saves time.
What does A/A mean on a Saviola panel?
A/A identifies an A/A construction — both the front and the back carry the Ancona decor to the same appearance grade. Either face can be the show face, which is useful wherever the panel is visible from both sides.
Is 8 mm thick enough for a cabinet back panel?
For most frameless cabinet boxes, yes. An 8 mm back is a common European standard for this application. If the back must contribute to racking resistance in a deep or unsupported run, confirm the structural requirement with the cabinet design before ordering.
Does this color have matching ABS edgebanding?
Yes. Matching ABS edgebanding is available in the Ancona color to complete the edge after cutting. ABS banding is chlorine-free, which clears specifications that restrict PVC.
How many square feet does one sheet cover?
The nominal sheet measures 83-5/16 inches by 110-1/4 inches, which the vendor publishes as 63.79 square feet per sheet. Usable yield depends on your cut list.
Is matching HPL available for this Saviola color?
Matching high pressure laminate is available for the Saviola collection and ships in both 73 inch by 120 inch and 60 inch by 120 inch sheet sizes. If your shop cannot process the wider sheet, the 60 inch option covers the same color.
The Right Board, Ready to Run
A finished face on both sides, a sheet sized for tall cabinet work, and a texture that holds its own in the finished piece — the Saviola Ancona panel in 8 mm keeps the job moving from the saw to assembly without detours.
