Wilsonart 5038 Ortensia Marble Look HPL Sheet 48 x 96 in. and Larger, Postforming Grade, Fine Velvet Finish

This is Wilsonart design 5038 Ortensia, a high-pressure laminate sheet printed with a warm light grey Calcutta marble pattern accented by white highlights and soft asymmetric veining. Each order is one sheet in 38 Fine Velvet Finish, 350 Postforming grade, in your choice of 48 x 96 in. or 60 x 144 in. It pairs with a particleboard or MDF substrate for countertops with rolled edges.

Key Features:

• Marble design: Ortensia reproduces a warm, light grey, soft-veined Calcutta marble with highlights of white and scale variation with asymmetrical movement throughout the sheet.
• Postforming grade: 350 Postform HPL is made for horizontal surfaces that need a rolled or curved edge on the countertop front.
• Fine Velvet Finish: The 38 Fine Velvet Finish gives the surface a low-sheen, finely textured feel.
• Two sheet sizes: Available in 48 in. x 96 in. and 60 in. x 144 in. sheets to cover different countertop layouts with fewer seams.
• Bond to substrate: Standard HPL sheet is bonded with contact adhesive to a stable core such as particleboard or MDF.
• Special order option: This non-standard design is subject to approximately a 2-week lead time when not in stock locally.

Specifications Table:

Coverage & How Much You Need:

One 48 x 96 in. sheet covers 32 sq. ft. and one 60 x 144 in. sheet covers 60 sq. ft. of finished surface. Size your layout so deck and edge falls stay within a single sheet to minimize visible seams.

Fit and Compatibility:

This postforming laminate bonds to a stable substrate such as 45 lb. particleboard or MDF, and a matching backer sheet should be used on the underside to balance the panel. Substrate, adhesives, edge banding and backer sheets are sold separately.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):

Q: What is included in one order?
A: One laminate sheet in 38 Fine Velvet Finish, 350 Postform grade, in the size you select: 48 x 96 in. or 60 x 144 in.

Q: What is postforming grade for?
A: 350 Postform HPL is designed for horizontal countertops where the sheet is heated and rolled over a rounded front edge.

Q: How is the sheet installed?
A: It is cut to size and bonded to a particleboard or MDF substrate with contact adhesive; a balancing backer on the underside helps prevent warping.

Q: Which sheet size should I choose?
A: Pick the size that lets the full countertop deck and edge fall come from one piece; the 60 x 144 in. sheet covers longer runs with fewer seams.

Q: Is this in stock right away?
A: This is a special-order, non-standard option; if not in stock locally, allow approximately 2 weeks for delivery, with a 24-hour window to cancel the special order.

Q: Can I use it on walls or cabinet sides?
A: This page sells the postforming grade intended for horizontal surfaces; for vertical work a vertical grade sheet is the appropriate choice.

Expert Verdict — Reviewed by the SuperArbor Pro Desk

Ortensia is a strong pick when you want a soft grey marble look on a budget-conscious postformed countertop. Route the build-up and postform radius to the tooling spec, keep the room and materials acclimated before gluing, and always laminate a balancing backer to the underside so the panel stays flat. Book-match seams on longer runs so the veining flows across the joint.

Large HPL sheets are heavy and have sharp cut edges, so handle with two people, wear cut-resistant gloves and support the full sheet during routing and postforming.

Order the Wilsonart Ortensia postforming HPL sheet today and bring a soft grey marble look to your countertop project.