NBL® laminates provide the custom woodworker with superior flexibility and performance when compared to other wood-backed products. NBL®’s patented 3-ply construction produces an extremely pliable, moisture-resistant sheet without the black edge associated with phenolic and foil backers. Minor substrate imperfections are “absorbed” and hidden by NBL®’s thermo-set joined face and parallel grain, all-wood-backer. Ease of application and over 100 different species and cuts make NBL® wood-on-wood laminate the proven choice for trouble-free projects.

Features and Benefits

• Offers a patented multi-ply construction, including an internal moisture barrier
• Tenderized to bend and wrap a tight radius
• Parallel grains provide balanced construction for flat storage and easy post forming
• No unsightly edge lines as with phenolic and foil-backed veneer
• Prevents bubbling, solvent seepage and telegraphing
• Pre-sanded
• Ships easily by UPS

 

Technical Specifications

Information provided is based on 4’ x 8’ sheet

• Thickness: .040 plus or minus .005
• Size Availability: 2′ x 8′, 4′ x 8′
• Machine Surface Sand: 150 grit
• Packaging Standard: 1-5 pcs / 6-10 pcs
• Typical Box Size:11-3/8″ x 11-3/8″ x 50″ / 7″ x 7″ x 99″ tube
• Weight/4X8 Sheet: 3.94 lbs
• (Bending Radius) Flexibility: 2-4″
• Standard Size: 4’ x 8’
• Maximum Size: 5’ x 12’
• Recommended Glue: Solvent-based contact (flexible glue line), Urea formaldehyde cured in a press (rigid glue line)

 

Storage:

• Best to store in a climate controlled environment (Heated in winter/Air-conditioned in summer)
• Relative humidity of 35% is best
• Avoid exposure to sunlight

 

Color and Grain Appearance:

• Variation can be expected from sheet to sheet and lot to lot
• Sequence matching available upon request

 

General Application Information:

• Inspect material for satisfaction of quality and grade prior to lamination
• All veneer should be acclimated prior to application
• Ideal temperature for application is 70-80° F
• Ideal humidity is 35%
• Surface must be clean, dry and smooth (free of dust, grease, wax) to ensure a good bond
• Use of solvent-based adhesives is recommended. Water-based adhesives are not recommended
• Veneer scrapers are recommended for hand application to allow for maximum pressure. “J” rollers are not recommended
• Adhesive should be allowed to cure for 48 hours prior to finishing

 

Stocked for Next Day Local Delivery:

• P/S Hard Maple
• P/S Red Oak
• P/S Cherry
• Rotary White Birch

Nearly all other species can be drop shipped by UPS to you within 3 days.