A Full-Sheet A/A Panel Built for Components Visible on Both Faces
The SM'art SMIT06 Firenze is a 19 mm A/A thermally fused laminate panel in the Italia finish, sized at 81-1/2 inch x 120-5/64 inch. Because both faces carry the same Firenze decor to the same standard, this panel is the straightforward choice for open shelving, cabinet boxes, room dividers, and any component where back and front can both be seen in the finished installation.
Key Features
- 13-hour water-resistant core — a vendor test result, not a wet-area rating, and useful where spills and humidity are routine.
- 50% post-consumer recycled core — half the core content is reclaimed wood fiber.
- CARB2 hardwood particleboard core — the substrate the decor is fused to.
- A/A grade pair: Both faces are finished to the same appearance standard, so either face can show without a second operation.
- Italia finish: A surface texture from the SM'art collection that gives the Firenze decor its distinctive character and consistent sheen.
- 19 mm thickness: Pairs with 23 mm ABS edgebanding and accepts standard confirmat and cam-lock hardware without modification.
- 81-1/2 inch x 120-5/64 inch sheet size: A longer-format sheet that nests tall components efficiently and reduces the number of sheets needed on a full-height run.
- Thermally fused laminate construction: The decorative face is fused directly to the core under heat and pressure, so there is no glue line to open at the edge.
- Matching ABS edgebanding available: SM'art offers color-matched ABS banding in this decor, so cut edges read as one continuous surface.
Where This Panel Fits the Job
The A/A construction makes this panel most useful wherever both surfaces land in a sight line. Open shelving in a retail fixture, a freestanding room divider, a cabinet end panel that is visible from the room, a wardrobe interior where the back wall is seen every time the door opens — these are the jobs where specifying an A/B panel means adding a second operation or living with a visible backer. With Firenze on both faces, the panel goes from the saw to the job without that extra step. The longer sheet dimension also helps on tall closet and wardrobe runs, where a 96-inch sheet forces a seam that this sheet clears.
Construction and Surface
SM'art panels are thermally fused laminate built on a particleboard core. The TFL process bonds the decorative paper directly to the substrate under heat and pressure, eliminating the separate adhesive layer that an HPL post-forming process would require. The result is a panel that holds a clean, consistent face across the full sheet and machines without delaminating at a routed edge. The Italia finish gives the Firenze decor a surface character suited to contemporary casework — confirm the finish texture against a sample before specifying for a high-touch application. Matching ABS edgebanding is available for SM'art colors, so the cut edge can be closed in the same decor. Note that matching HPL is not part of the SM'art program, so countertop continuations in this color require a separate solution.
Who Orders This Panel
Cabinet shops running production wardrobe and closet work will find the sheet size and A/A grade pair together reduce handling time per unit. Designers specifying open-case retail fixtures or residential built-ins can call out the color code and grade pair with confidence that both faces will be consistent at delivery. Smaller shops doing one-off room dividers or feature shelving will appreciate not having to stock a separate matching backer. The 19 mm thickness keeps the panel compatible with the full range of European cabinet hardware without shimming or adjustment.
What does A/A mean on this panel?
A/A means both faces are finished to the same appearance grade in the SM'art collection. Either face can be the show face, which is why this construction suits components visible from both sides.
Is matching edgebanding available for SMIT06 Firenze?
Yes. SM'art offers matching ABS edgebanding in this color. ABS is chlorine-free and the preferred banding material for specifications that exclude PVC.
Can I use this panel for a countertop in the same color?
Matching HPL is not offered in the SM'art program, so a countertop continuation in Firenze is not available as a factory match. A fabricated solution using a compatible laminate is the practical alternative.
What edgebanding width works with the 19 mm thickness?
A 23 mm wide band gives enough overhang on a 19 mm panel to trim flush on both faces after application. This is the standard width for the SM'art matching banding program.
Does this panel meet CARB2 formaldehyde requirements?
SM'art panels are built on a CARB2 compliant particleboard core. Confirm current certification documentation at the time of specification for submittal requirements.
Full-Sheet Coverage, Zero Surprises at the Saw
At 81-1/2 inch x 120-5/64 inch with a finished A/A face, the SMIT06 Firenze panel arrives ready to cut. No backers to stock, no second sheet to order for a visible reverse — just a consistent Firenze surface on both faces and a 19 mm thickness that works with the hardware already on the shelf.
