Wilsonart 4989 Rugged Linen High-Pressure Laminate Sheet, Auburn Brown Woven Look

Wilsonart 4989 Rugged Linen is a high-pressure laminate sheet with an auburn brown background and light brown warp and weft threads for a woven linen look. It is offered in Fine Velvet Finish across Postform and Vertical grades and a range of sheet sizes, and each order is one sheet. Pair it with matching Wilsonart edge banding or a coordinating solid for countertop and casework jobs.

Key Features:

• Woven linen look: An auburn brown background with light brown warp and weft threads creates a realistic woven textile appearance.
• Large design repeat: The approximate design repeat is 49.75 in. wide by 61.75 in. long, so plan seams and alignment accordingly.
• Postform grade option: Postform HPL sheets are made for rolled edges on countertops with a postforming machine.
• Vertical grade option: Vertical HPL is suited to cabinet sides, wall panels and other vertical interior surfaces.
• Fine Velvet surface: All listed variants come in the 38 Fine Velvet Finish for a soft, low-sheen touch.
• Many sheet sizes: Eight sheet sizes from 30 in. x 96 in. to 60 in. x 120 in. let you minimize seams and waste.

Specifications Table:

Coverage & How Much You Need:

A single 48 in. x 96 in. sheet covers 32 sq. ft., a 60 in. x 120 in. sheet covers 50 sq. ft., and a 48 in. x 120 in. sheet covers 40 sq. ft. Size the job by laying out tops and panels to the nearest stock sheet size to limit seams and offcuts.

Fit and Compatibility:

This design bonds to standard substrates such as particleboard or MDF with contact adhesive, and Postform HPL is intended for postforming machinery. Vertical, Standard and matching backing grades for other Wilsonart laminates are sold separately; confirm the matching backer with your supplier.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):

Q: What is included with my order?
A: One Wilsonart 4989 Rugged Linen laminate sheet in the finish, grade and size you select at checkout.

Q: Which grade should I choose for a countertop?
A: Choose 350 Postform HPL if you will roll the front edge on a postformer; use 335 Vertical HPL for cabinet ends and wall panels.

Q: Which grade should I choose for cabinet sides?
A: The 335 Vertical HPL grade is designed for vertical applications such as cabinet ends and wall surfaces.

Q: How do I install the sheet?
A: Cut to size with a carbide-tipped blade, then bond to a flat substrate such as particleboard or MDF using contact adhesive and roll or press firmly.

Q: What sizes are available?
A: Postform sheets come in eight sizes from 30 in. x 96 in. to 60 in. x 120 in.; Vertical grade is listed in 48 in. x 96 in.

Q: Why does the repeat matter?
A: The pattern repeats approximately every 49.75 in. x 61.75 in., so plan sheet orientation and seams to keep the linen weave looking continuous.

Expert Verdict — Reviewed by the SuperArbor Pro Desk

Rugged Linen works best when tops are laid out so the repeat runs consistently across adjacent sheets. Always bond laminate to a dimensionally stable substrate and add a balancing backer sheet to the underside to reduce warp. For postformed edges, keep the radius within your postformer's rated range and heat the sheet evenly to avoid fracture. Order the largest sheet your shop can handle when tops run longer than 96 in. to keep seams out of the field.

Laminate edges and chips are sharp after cutting, so wear cut-resistant gloves and eye protection, and use adequate ventilation when applying contact adhesive.

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