Wilsonart 4880 Carbon Mesh High-Pressure Laminate Sheet, Multiple Finishes, Grades and Sizes

This page sells Wilsonart 4880 Carbon Mesh, a small-scale grid high-pressure laminate pattern created by a weave of charcoal and carbon grey. It is offered in 55 variants spanning four finishes, eight grades and fifteen sheet sizes, from 30 in. x 96 in. standard sheets to 1/2 in. compact panels and 60 in. x 144 in. postform sheets. Choose the finish, grade and size that match your countertop, cabinet, lab or compact-panel project.

Key Features:

• Charcoal grid weave: A small-scale grid design woven from charcoal and carbon grey tones.
• Four finish options: Available in 38 Fine Velvet Finish and 60 Matte Finish, each with or without film.
• Eight grade options: Grades include 107 Standard, 335 Vertical, 350 Postform and Postform High Wear, 390 Chemsurf, 568 Compact, 605 Fire Rated Postform and 735 RE-COVER Vertical HPL.
• Compact panel thickness: 568 Compact HPL items are 1/2 in. thick self-supporting panels.
• Wide size range: Fifteen sheet sizes from 30 in. x 96 in. up to 60 in. x 144 in. and 1/2 in. compact panels.
• Special order: Non-standard special-order option with approximately a 2-week lead time if not stocked locally.

Specifications Table:

Coverage & How Much You Need:

A 48 in. x 96 in. sheet covers 32 square feet and a 60 in. x 144 in. sheet covers 60 square feet, so most single countertop runs need one sheet. For compact panels, one 1/2 in. panel can serve as a self-supporting countertop or partition without a substrate.

Fit and Compatibility:

Standard, vertical and postform grades bond to particleboard or MDF with contact adhesive, with a backer sheet laminated to the opposite face to balance the panel. Compact panels are used without a substrate; Chemsurf and fire-rated grades are selected when the project calls for chemical resistance or a fire-rated postform specification.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):

Q: What is included in one order?
A: One sheet or panel of Wilsonart 4880 Carbon Mesh in the finish, grade and size you select from the listed variants.

Q: Which grade is right for my job?
A: Use 107 Standard for general horizontal surfaces, 350 Postform for rolled countertop edges, 335 Vertical for cabinet sides and walls, 568 Compact for self-supporting 1/2 in. panels, 390 Chemsurf where chemical resistance is needed, and 605 Fire Rated Postform where code requires it.

Q: How thick are the compact panels?
A: The 568 Compact HPL items are printed as 1/2 in. thick; other grades do not have a thickness stated in the sources.

Q: How do I size my order?
A: Match the sheet size to your cut plan; a 60 in. x 144 in. sheet covers 60 square feet and reduces seams on long runs.

Q: Is the pattern directional?
A: The design is a small-scale grid weave; plan seams so the grid aligns between pieces.

Q: What is the lead time?
A: These are special-order non-standard options; allow approximately 2 weeks if not stocked locally.

Expert Verdict — Reviewed by the SuperArbor Pro Desk

Carbon Mesh works well in matte or fine velvet finishes for high-traffic commercial casework, since the tight grid hides wear better than a high gloss. For countertop work choose 350 Postform and keep the forming radius within your machine's capability; for open-edge or partition applications go straight to the 1/2 in. compact grade and skip the substrate. Always laminate a balancing backer on the opposite face of standard grades to keep panels flat, and allow the sheets to acclimate in the shop before cutting.

Large laminate sheets are heavy and edges are sharp after cutting; use two people to handle sheets and wear gloves and eye protection.

Select your finish, grade and size of Wilsonart Carbon Mesh 4880 laminate and order your sheet today.