Dark Texture And Versatile Fit for Vertical and Accent Work
The Saviola High Pressure Laminate in GSP32 Fumo brings a deep, smoky tone and a tactile Gessato texture to surfaces where a TFL panel alone cannot reach. At 73 inches by 120 inches and 0.9 mm thick, this HPL sheet is the companion piece that carries a Saviola color program onto countertops, post-formed edges, high-wear verticals, and accent components the decorative panel itself does not cover.
Key Features
- GSP32 Fumo color from the Saviola collection delivers a cool, smoky gray tone suited to contemporary and industrial-influenced interiors.
- Gessato finish is a structured, crosshatch-inspired texture that adds tactile depth and diffuses light across the face.
- 73 inch by 120 inch sheet size is the larger of two stocked Saviola HPL formats, giving fabricators maximum layout flexibility on wide components.
- 0.9 mm thickness bonds cleanly to a substrate without adding significant buildup at an edge or a post-formed profile.
- High pressure laminate construction is a separately manufactured sheet bonded by the fabricator, suited to surfaces that take more wear or more moisture exposure than a TFL face.
Where This Sheet Earns Its Place
HPL extends a color program beyond what a decorative panel can cover on its own. Fumo in the Gessato texture is a natural match for open shelf edges that a banded TFL panel leaves exposed on the top face, for a cabinet end panel that wraps a countertop return, or for a locker and display fixture where impact resistance matters more than on a sheltered interior. The 73-inch width also lets a shop lay out a full-depth countertop section in a single piece, avoiding a seam where a narrower sheet would force one.
Material and Surface Character
High pressure laminate is consolidated from kraft paper layers and a decorative surface paper under high pressure, producing a sheet the fabricator bonds to its own substrate. That construction puts a denser, more wear-resistant surface on the job than thermally fused laminate, which is why HPL is the preferred choice on horizontal work surfaces and high-contact verticals. The Gessato texture is a fine, structured relief — close enough in scale to read as a uniform matte from a distance but present enough to feel under a hand and to break up reflected light on a large flat face. At 0.9 mm, the sheet lays down without telegraphing substrate irregularities and profiles cleanly on a post-form radius.
Who Specifies This and Why
Cabinet shops sourcing a full Saviola Fumo job reach for this sheet when a component falls outside panel territory: a laminated countertop, a display pedestal, a high-traffic door face on a commercial cabinet. Designers specifying a coordinated interior find the 73-inch format useful because it covers most countertop depths without a field seam. Contractors and millwork fabricators who work in hospitality and retail interiors appreciate the Gessato texture for hiding minor handling marks and for the neutral, textured appearance it holds under varied lighting conditions. This sheet is for indoor applications where the substrate is stable and the bond is done by the shop.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a 60-inch wide version of this HPL available?
Yes. Saviola HPL is stocked in both 73 inch by 120 inch and 60 inch by 120 inch. The 60-inch sheet is the right choice when your equipment or material handling cannot process the wider format. Both sizes carry the same color and finish.
What is the Gessato texture, and how does it behave on a countertop?
Gessato is a structured crosshatch-style emboss with a fine, uniform relief. On a horizontal surface it diffuses light rather than reflecting it, which keeps the surface looking clean between wipes and makes minor surface variation less visible than a high-gloss face would.
Does matching ABS edgebanding exist for GSP32 Fumo?
Yes. Matching ABS edgebanding is available for Saviola colors. Confirm the edgebanding SKU against the GSP32 color code when ordering to make sure the color and finish align with this sheet.
What adhesive system works with this sheet?
Standard contact cement and urea-based adhesives both bond HPL reliably. Follow the adhesive manufacturer's open time and pressure recommendations for the substrate you are using. The 0.9 mm gauge is thin enough that surface flatness on the substrate matters — skim coat or sand the substrate face before bonding if there are voids or low spots.
A Coordinated Color Program, Finished at the Edge
GSP32 Fumo HPL in the Gessato finish closes the gap between a Saviola panel job and the surfaces a panel cannot reach, so the color reads consistently from the cabinet face to the countertop to the post-formed edge — without a visible break in tone or texture.
