Wilsonart 7987X Palisades Oak Laminate Sheet 60 x 144 in., Fine Velvet Texture, Crossgrain Postforming Grade

Wilsonart 7987X Palisades Oak is a high-pressure laminate sheet with a medium-textured oak grain showing full cathedrals, warm brown tones and darker brown rays. The page sells one design in a single listed variant: Fine Velvet Texture Finish, Crossgrain 350 Postforming HPL, 60 in. x 144 in. sheet. Pair with contact adhesive and a balanced particleboard or MDF substrate.

Key Features:

• Oak cathedral grain: Full cathedral pattern with a prominent open soft grain in updated warm brown tones and darker brown rays.
• Fine Velvet Texture: Supplied in the 38 Fine Velvet Texture Finish with a medium surface texture.
• Postforming grade: Crossgrain 350 Postforming HPL is made for rolled edges on countertops and work surfaces.
• Large sheet format: The listed sheet is 60 in. x 144 in. for full-size countertop and casework layouts.
• Crossgrain construction: Crossgrain assembly suits runs where the grain direction must run across the sheet.

Specifications Table:

Coverage & How Much You Need:

One sheet measures 60 in. by 144 in., giving 60 square feet of surface coverage before trimming. Plan countertop layouts so the postforming edge falls along the desired sheet edge and allow trim margin. Grained laminate should be book-matched or run consistently across adjacent sections.

Fit and Compatibility:

Use over a stable substrate such as 3/4 in. particleboard or MDF with contact adhesive, and add a backer sheet on the underside to prevent warping. This is a laminate surface only; substrate, adhesives, edge banding and hardware are sold separately.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):

Q: What is included in the order?
A: One Wilsonart 7987X Palisades Oak laminate sheet in the 38 Fine Velvet Texture Finish, Crossgrain 350 Postforming grade, 60 in. x 144 in. Nothing else is included.

Q: What size is the sheet?
A: The listed variant is 60 in. by 144 in. Only this one item is listed for this design page.

Q: What is postforming grade for?
A: Postforming grade laminate is made for horizontal surfaces such as countertops where the edge is rolled in a radius over the substrate.

Q: How do I install it?
A: Bond to a flat particleboard or MDF substrate with contact adhesive, roll or press thoroughly, and use a backer sheet on the underside to balance the panel.

Q: Is this in stock immediately?
A: It is offered as a special order item; if not in stock locally, allow approximately a 2-week lead time, and there is a 24-hour window to cancel.

Q: How should I finish the edges?
A: Postforming grade is designed to be bent over the substrate edge with heat on a postforming machine or edge former; cut edges can be finished with matching edge material.

Expert Verdict — Reviewed by the SuperArbor Pro Desk

Choose Crossgrain 350 postforming sheet when the countertop design calls for a rolled front edge; for flat-lay or vertical work, a standard or vertical grade would be a better match. Keep the substrate flat and dust-free before applying contact adhesive, and roll the sheet well to eliminate voids at the postformed radius. Support the full sheet on clean, flat tables when handling the 60 x 144 format to avoid cracking, and let cut pieces acclimate before bonding.

Wear gloves, eye protection and a respirator when cutting and bonding laminate, and use postforming equipment with heat guards, as heated laminate and solvent-based contact adhesives carry burn and fire risks.

Order Wilsonart Palisades Oak postforming laminate for warm, cathedral-grained oak countertops.