Wilsonart 8220 French Pear High-Pressure Laminate Sheet, Multiple Grades and Sizes, Fine Velvet or Matte Finish

Wilsonart 8220 French Pear is a light taupe pear-wood laminate design with subtle planking and soft anigre. This page sells the full design across 24 items in Fine Velvet (38) and Matte (60) finishes and in vertical, postform, compact, and RE-COVER vertical grades, with sheet sizes from 30 in. x 96 in. up to 60 in. x 144 in. and a 1/2 in. compact panel. Each order unit is one sheet or panel in the selected variant.

Key Features:

• Light Taupe Pearwood: French Pear shows a light taupe pear-wood design with subtle planking and soft anigre character.
• Four Grade Options: Choose 335 Vertical, 350 Postform, 568 Compact, or 735 RE-COVER Vertical HPL to match the application.
• Two Finishes: Available in 38 Fine Velvet and 60 Matte finishes.
• Wide Size Range: Sheet sizes span 30 in. x 96 in. to 60 in. x 144 in., plus a 1/2 in. x 48 in. x 96 in. compact panel.
• Self-Supporting Compact: The 568 Compact HPL 1/2 in. panel is self-supporting for partitions, doors, and work surfaces without a substrate.
• Re-Cover Option: The 735 RE-COVER Vertical grade is designed for resurfacing existing vertical surfaces.
• Special Order: Non-standard special order with approximately a 2-week lead time and 24-hour cancellation window.

Specifications Table:

Coverage & How Much You Need:

Coverage depends on the size selected: a 48 in. x 96 in. sheet covers 32 square feet, a 60 in. x 144 in. sheet covers 60 square feet, and the 1/2 in. compact panel covers 32 square feet. Add allowance for postformed edges, seams, and trimming when sizing a job.

Fit and Compatibility:

Standard-thickness grades bond with contact adhesive to particleboard or MDF; the 1/2 in. compact panel installs without a substrate using appropriate mechanical fastening or adhesive. Backer sheets, adhesives, and edge banding are sold separately.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):

Q: What is included?
A: Each order unit is one sheet or compact panel in the finish, grade, and size selected; adhesives and substrates are sold separately.

Q: Which grade should I pick?
A: Use 350 Postform for countertops with rolled edges, 335 Vertical for cabinet sides and walls, 568 Compact for self-supporting 1/2 in. panels, and 735 RE-COVER for resurfacing existing vertical surfaces.

Q: How big are the sheets?
A: Sizes range from 30 in. x 96 in. up to 60 in. x 144 in., plus a 1/2 in. x 48 in. x 96 in. compact panel.

Q: Is this a special order?
A: Yes, it is a non-standard special order with about a 2-week lead time when not stocked locally and a 24-hour cancellation window.

Q: Can the compact panel be used without a substrate?
A: Yes, the 568 Compact HPL in 1/2 in. thickness is self-supporting and can be used directly for partitions, doors, and work surfaces.

Q: What finishes are offered?
A: This design page offers 38 Fine Velvet and 60 Matte finishes across its grades and sizes.

Expert Verdict — Reviewed by the SuperArbor Pro Desk

For a full kitchen, pair 350 Postform on the deck with matching 335 Vertical on end panels and splash so the planking pattern runs consistently. The 1/2 in. compact panel shines for wet-area worktops and partition walls where no substrate is wanted. When resurfacing an existing wall or case good, choose 735 RE-COVER vertical grade. Large 60 in. x 144 in. sheets need two-person handling and a full-size flat table for adhesive work.

Compact panels are heavy and edges are sharp; use two-person lifting, cut-resistant gloves, and eye protection, and ventilate when using contact adhesives.

Order Wilsonart 8220 French Pear laminate in the finish, grade, and size your project needs.