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Wilsonart 7938 New Age Oak High-Pressure Laminate Sheets, 30 in. to 60 in. x up to 144 in., Compact and Chemical-Resistant Grades, Light Brown Oak
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Wilsonart 7938 New Age Oak High-Pressure Laminate Sheets, 30 in. to 60 in. x up to 144 in., Compact and Chemical-Resistant Grades, Light Brown Oak
Wilsonart 7938 New Age Oak is a refined, subtle light brown low-contrast oak laminate with soft close-grain lines and feathery cathedrals. It spans ten grades including standard, vertical, postform, Chemsurf chemical-resistant, compact (printed at 3/8 in. and 1/2 in.), fire-rated, high-wear and RE-COVER, in two finishes and fifteen sheet sizes. Each order unit is one sheet or panel.
Key Features:
- Subtle oak grain: A refined, low-contrast oak design with soft close-grain structure, fine lines and feathery cathedrals.
- Light brown tone: Overall color is a light brown that reads clean and contemporary on counters and case work.
- High wear option: A 107 Standard High Wear HPL item is listed for heavy-duty horizontal surfaces.
- Chemical-resistant grade: 390 Chemsurf HPL is available in 48 in. x 96 in. and 60 in. x 144 in. for lab and harsh-use surfaces.
- Compact panels: 568 Compact HPL at 1/2 in. and 572 Compact HPL at 3/8 in. provide self-supporting panels without a substrate.
- Fire-rated grades: 604 Fire Rated Vertical and 605 Fire Rated Postform grades are listed in 48 in. x 96 in.
Specifications Table:
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Wilsonart |
| Manufacturer model | 7938 |
| Sell unit | 1 sheet |
| Material | High-pressure laminate (HPL); compact HPL panels |
| Color / finish | Light brown low-contrast oak; Matte or Fine Velvet finish |
| Design number | 7938 |
| Design name | New Age Oak |
| Available finishes | 38 Fine Velvet Finish, 60 Matte Finish |
| Available grades | 107 Standard HPL, 107 Standard High Wear HPL, 335 Vertical HPL, 350 Postform HPL, 390 Chemsurf HPL, 568 Compact HPL, 572 Compact HPL, 604 Fire Rated Vertical HPL, 605 Fire Rated Postform HPL, 735 RE-COVER Vertical HPL |
| Available sheet sizes | 30" x 96", 30" x 120", 30" x 144", 36" x 96", 48" x 96", 48" x 120", 48" x 144", 60" x 96", 60" x 120", 60" x 144"; compact 1/2" x 48" x 96", 1/2" x 60" x 120", 1/2" x 60" x 144", 3/8" x 60" x 120", 3/8" x 60" x 144" |
| Thickness | Compact panels printed at 1/2 in. and 3/8 in.; other grades not printed |
| Surface / pattern | Subtle close-grain oak with fine lines and feathery cathedrals |
| Recommended use | Standard for horizontal surfaces, Postform for rolled edges, Vertical for cabinet sides and walls, Chemsurf for chemical-resistant surfaces, Compact for self-supporting panels, fire-rated grades for code-required interiors, RE-COVER for refacing |
Coverage & How Much You Need:
One standard sheet covers up to 60 in. x 144 in. (60 sq. ft.) before waste. One 1/2 in. compact panel covers up to 60 in. x 144 in. as a self-supporting surface for partitions, doors and open-edge tops.
Fit and Compatibility:
Standard, vertical and postform grades bond to 45 lb. particleboard or MDF with contact adhesive and a balanced backer; compact panels install without a substrate. Chemsurf requires its specified chemical-resistant backer; adhesives, substrate and edge treatments are sold separately. An 8-sheet minimum is noted for this special order design.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
Q: What is included in one order?
A: One laminate sheet or compact panel in the selected finish, grade and size from the listed item codes.
Q: What is the high wear grade for?
A: The 107 Standard High Wear HPL item in 60 in. x 144 in. Matte is intended for heavy-duty horizontal surfaces.
Q: Do compact panels need glue and substrate?
A: No, 568 and 572 Compact HPL are self-supporting panels, printed at 1/2 in. and 3/8 in. thickness respectively.
Q: Which grade handles lab or harsh-use surfaces?
A: The 390 Chemsurf HPL grade is the chemical-resistant option, listed in Matte in two sheet sizes.
Q: Is there a minimum order?
A: Yes, the product page notes an 8-sheet minimum for this special order design, with about a 2-week lead time.
Q: Which finish works for counters?
A: Matte is listed across most horizontal grades including high wear, postform and compact; Fine Velvet is also offered.
Expert Verdict — Reviewed by the SuperArbor Pro Desk
With ten grades, select by application: high wear Matte for busy commercial counters, Postform for rolled edges, and the 1/2 in. 568 compact for doors, partitions and open-edge work where a substrate is unwanted. The low-contrast grain is forgiving at seams, but still slip-match pieces in the same direction. Compact panels machine cleanly with a scoring blade or CNC on full support. Balance every glued assembly with a backer sheet to keep particleboard or MDF flat.
Compact panels are heavy and corners can chip or crack; support full sheets on a flat table, wear gloves and handle cut edges with care.
Order Wilsonart New Age Oak 7938 laminate in the finish, grade and size your build requires.
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