Wilsonart Xanadu 7945 Faux Wood High-Pressure Laminate Sheet, Multiple Sizes, Grades and Finishes

This page sells Wilsonart design 7945 Xanadu, a thinly striped, impressionistic faux wood high-pressure laminate with alternating bands of chocolate brown, dark red, black and metallic bronze. Order the exact variant you need: choose among 2 finishes, 8 grades including standard, postforming, vertical, compact and fire-rated, and sheet sizes from 48 in. x 96 in. up to 1/2 in. x 60 in. x 144 in. Each order is one sheet or panel of the selected variant.

Key Features:

• Fantasy wood look: Thinly striped impressionistic faux wood design combining chocolate brown, dark red, black and metallic bronze bands.
• Finish choices: Available in 38 Fine Velvet Finish and 60 Matte Finish surface textures.
• Grade range: Offered in 107 Standard, 335 Vertical, 350 Postform and Postform High Wear, 568 Compact, and 604, 605 and 607 fire-rated HPL grades.
• Self-supporting panels: Compact HPL variants come in 1/2 in. thickness in 48 in. or 60 in. widths up to 144 in. long.
• Fire-rated options: Fire-rated standard, postforming and vertical grades are listed for code-required interior applications.
• High wear option: Postform High Wear grade variants in 60 Matte Finish suit demanding horizontal surfaces.
• Special order: Non-standard option; if not in stock locally allow approximately a 2-week lead time.

Specifications Table:

Coverage & How Much You Need:

A 48 in. x 96 in. sheet covers 32 sq ft; 60 in. x 144 in. covers 60 sq ft. Choose a sheet size that leaves trim margin over your countertop or panel layout, and pair standard or postform grade with a matching backer sheet to balance the substrate.

Fit and Compatibility:

Bond to particleboard, MDF or plywood substrates with contact adhesive; compact 1/2 in. panels are self-supporting and need no substrate. Pair with Wilsonart backer laminate sheets (sold separately) on the underside of countertops to reduce warping.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):

Q: What is included in one order?
A: One laminate sheet or compact panel in the finish, grade and size you select at ordering.

Q: Which grade should I choose for a countertop?
A: 350 Postform HPL if you are rolling a front edge, or 107 Standard HPL for flat layup; 350 Postform High Wear is listed for higher-wear horizontal work.

Q: Are compact panels usable without a substrate?
A: Yes, the 1/2 in. 568 Compact HPL variants are self-supporting panels; standard, vertical and postform grades require bonding to a substrate.

Q: How long does delivery take?
A: This is a special-order design; if not in stock locally, allow approximately a 2-week lead time, with a 24-hour window to cancel the special order.

Q: What thicknesses are available?
A: Compact HPL variants are 1/2 in. thick; thicknesses for the other grades are not stated in the sources.

Expert Verdict — Reviewed by the SuperArbor Pro Desk

As a fabricator: use 350 Postform grade for rolled front edges and mind the postforming radius, which limits how tight the edge can be bent. Always glue a balancing backer sheet to the underside of particleboard or MDF cores so the top does not warp, and roll contact adhesive evenly on both surfaces for a full bond. Compact 1/2 in. panels route cleanly for panel systems but are heavy, so handle 60 in. x 144 in. sheets with two people.

Support large sheets fully when cutting and wear eye and respiratory protection, as laminate dust and sharp cut edges can cause injury.

Order Wilsonart 7945 Xanadu laminate in the finish, grade and sheet size your project calls for.