Wilsonart 7806 Bannister Oak High-Pressure Laminate Sheet, Golden-Brown Rotary Oak Woodgrain, Multiple Finishes, Grades and Sizes

This is Wilsonart design 7806 Bannister Oak, a traditional rotary cut oak laminate with a light golden-brown color, light grey-green undertones and dark brown graining. One order unit is one sheet, offered in 41 variants across two finishes, nine grades and sixteen sheet sizes including 1/2 in. compact panels. Pair it with matching fire-rated or Chemsurf items from the same design for coordinated commercial work.

Key Features:

• Rotary oak look: A traditional rotary cut oak laminate design in light golden-brown with light grey-green undertones and dark brown graining.
• Compact panels: 568 Compact HPL items are 1/2 in. thick self-supporting panels in sizes from 48 x 96 up to 60 x 144 in.
• Nine grade options: Grades span Standard, Vertical, Postform, Chemsurf, Compact, three fire-rated grades and 735 RE-COVER Vertical HPL.
• Sixteen sheet sizes: Sheet sizes range from 30 x 96 in. up to 60 x 144 in., plus compact panels in 1/2 in. thickness.
• Fire-rated variants: 604 Fire Rated Vertical, 605 Fire Rated Postform and 607 Fire Rated Standard grades are offered in 48 x 96 in.
• Special order program: Non-standard special order with approximately a 2-week lead time if not stocked locally and a 24-hour cancellation window.

Specifications Table:

Coverage & How Much You Need:

One sell unit is a single sheet; coverage runs from 30 x 96 in. (20 sq ft) to 60 x 144 in. (60 sq ft), with 1/2 in. compact panels covering up to 60 sq ft without a substrate. Allow extra material for postforming edges, seam drops and trimming.

Fit and Compatibility:

Standard, vertical and postform grades bond to particleboard, MDF or plywood with contact adhesive; 568 Compact panels are self-supporting and need no substrate. Use a balancing backer sheet under countertop builds to prevent warping, sold separately. Chemsurf and fire-rated items pair with the same design for labs and code-driven interiors.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):

Q: What is included in the sell unit?
A: One laminate sheet or compact panel in the finish, grade and size selected; 41 variants of design 7806 are offered.

Q: Which grade do I need for kitchen countertops?
A: Use 350 Postform HPL if you will form a rolled front edge, or 107 Standard HPL for square-edge flat-lay tops, both in 60 Matte finish.

Q: Can this laminate be used without a substrate?
A: Only the 1/2 in. 568 Compact HPL panels are self-supporting; all other grades require bonding to particleboard, MDF or plywood.

Q: What is the lead time for a special order?
A: If not in stock locally, allow approximately 2 weeks for delivery, with a 24-hour window to cancel the special order.

Q: Is there a fire-rated option?
A: Yes, 604 Fire Rated Vertical, 605 Fire Rated Postform and 607 Fire Rated Standard grades are offered in 48 x 96 in. size.

Q: How do I prevent the top from warping?
A: Laminate a balancing backer HPL sheet to the underside of countertop substrates; backer laminate is sold separately.

Expert Verdict — Reviewed by the SuperArbor Pro Desk

Rotary cut oak designs like Bannister Oak read well on large surfaces because the cathedral grain pattern repeats less visibly across wide panels. For commercial tops subject to spills and cleaning agents, the 390 Chemsurf grade adds chemical resistance in the same matte finish. The 1/2 in. compact panels work well for toilet partitions, locker components and wet-area panels where edge banding can be omitted. Handle 60 x 144 in. sheets with two people and keep protective film on during machining to avoid surface scuffs.

Compact panels and laminate sheets are heavy with sharp edges; use cut-resistant gloves, eye protection and a two-person lift for large sheets, and cut in a ventilated space.

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