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Wilsonart 7975 Raw Chestnut Laminate - Straight Grain Blond Chestnut, Multiple Grades and Sizes
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Wilsonart 7975 Raw Chestnut Laminate - Straight Grain Blond Chestnut, Multiple Grades and Sizes
Wilsonart 7975 Raw Chestnut is a straight-grained chestnut laminate with light sapping and a yellow-influenced blond woodgrain. This page lists the full design in Matte and Fine Velvet finishes across Standard, Vertical, Postform, Chemsurf chemical-resistant, Compact, and Fire Rated Vertical grades, from 48 x 96 in. sheets to 3/4 in. x 60 x 120 in. compact panels. Each order is one sheet or panel.
Key Features:
- Chestnut woodgrain: Straight grained chestnut design with light sapping and yellow-influenced blond tone; approximate design repeat 60 in. W x 36.5 in. L.
- Two finishes: Choose 60 Matte or 38 Fine Velvet finish depending on the surface and sheen you want.
- Compact panels: 568 and 575 Compact HPL items come in 1/2 in. x 60 x 144 in., 1/2 in. x 48 x 96 in. and 3/4 in. x 60 x 120 in. self-supporting panels.
- Chemical resistant: 390 Chemsurf HPL in 48 x 96 in. is intended for lab and workroom surfaces exposed to chemicals.
- Fire rated option: 604 Fire Rated Vertical HPL in 48 x 96 in. serves code-required vertical interior surfaces.
- Special order: Non-standard special order item; if not in stock locally, allow approximately a 2-week lead time for delivery.
Specifications Table:
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Wilsonart |
| Manufacturer model | 7975 |
| Sell unit | 1 sheet |
| Design number | 7975 |
| Design name | Raw Chestnut |
| Surface / pattern | Straight grained chestnut with light sapping; yellow-influenced blond woodgrain with highlights and lowlights; approximate design repeat 60 in. W x 36.5 in. L |
| Available finishes | 60 Matte Finish, 38 Fine Velvet Finish |
| Available grades | 107 Standard HPL, 335 Vertical HPL, 350 Postform HPL, 390 Chemsurf HPL (chemical resistant), 568 Compact HPL, 575 Compact HPL, 604 Fire Rated Vertical HPL |
| Available sheet sizes | 48 in. x 96 in., 60 in. x 144 in., 1/2 in. x 48 in. x 96 in., 1/2 in. x 60 in. x 144 in., 3/4 in. x 60 in. x 120 in. |
| Thickness | 1/2 in. and 3/4 in. as printed for compact items only |
| Recommended use | Standard, vertical, postforming, chemical-resistant, compact and fire-rated vertical as printed per grade |
| Chemical resistance | 390 Chemsurf grade intended for chemical-resistant applications |
| Fire rating | 604 grade items are fire rated vertical laminate |
| Material | High-pressure laminate (HPL), including compact laminate panels |
| Assembly | Standard grades bond to substrate with contact adhesive; compact panels are self-supporting and can be mechanically fastened |
| Intended use | Countertops, cabinet and wall surfaces, lab worktops and self-supporting panels |
Coverage & How Much You Need:
A 48 x 96 in. sheet covers 32 sq ft and a 60 x 144 in. sheet covers 60 sq ft; compact panels cover 32 sq ft (1/2 in. x 48 x 96), 60 sq ft (1/2 in. x 60 x 144) or 50 sq ft (3/4 in. x 60 x 120). Work around the 60 in. x 36.5 in. design repeat when seaming.
Fit and Compatibility:
Standard, vertical and postform grades bond to particleboard or MDF with contact adhesive; compact panels are self-supporting for open-edge or suspended applications; Chemsurf is for chemical-exposed lab tops. Backers and edge treatments are sold separately.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
Q: What is the difference between 568 and 575 compact?
A: Both are self-supporting compact HPL; they differ in the thickness and sheet size combinations offered, as listed in the sheet sizes.
Q: Which grade for a lab worktop?
A: Choose the 390 Chemsurf grade, which is designed for chemical-resistant surfaces.
Q: What is included in the order?
A: One sheet or panel in the selected finish, grade and size; adhesives, substrate and edging are sold separately.
Q: Can compact laminate be used without a substrate?
A: Yes, compact HPL is a self-supporting panel that does not require bonding to a core.
Q: What lead time should I expect?
A: This is a special order; if not in stock locally, allow approximately a 2-week lead time.
Q: Which finish is more matte?
A: The 60 Matte Finish has a flat low-sheen look, while the 38 Fine Velvet Finish offers a soft tactile surface.
Expert Verdict — Reviewed by the SuperArbor Pro Desk
For wet or open-edge casework and partitions, the compact panels are the strongest choice since no substrate is needed. Use Chemsurf where solvents and reagents will contact the surface, and keep standard or postform grades for residential countertops. Compact panels are heavy; plan handling and support spacing accordingly, and bond backers to conventional tops to prevent warp.
Compact panels are heavy and brittle at the edges; carry sheets on edge with help, and wear gloves and eye protection when cutting laminate.
Order Wilsonart 7975 Raw Chestnut laminate in the grade and size your project calls for.
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