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SUBSTRATES

Understanding Substrates for Kinon® Applications

Selecting the appropriate substrate is critical to the performance, durability, and longevity of Kinon® panels. Below, we outline recommended substrate types, compatibility considerations, and best practices for various applications.

SUBSTRATEDIMENSIONTHICKNESSPRODUCT WEIGHTUSES
UltraCast™ Laminate59″ x 144″ / 1511.3 mm x 3657.6 mm0.098″ / 2.5mm (+/- 0.5mm)0.70 lbs weight per ft²Lamination with Adhesives PUR or Contact Cement
UltraCast™ Metal Laminate59″ x 144″ / 1511.3 mm x 3657.6 mm0.118″ / 3mm (+/- 1mm)1.1 lbs weight per ft²Lamination with Adhesives PUR or Contact Cement
Edgeband - UltraCast™ with Intercoat59″ x 144″ / 1511.3 mm x 3657.6 mm0.098″ / 2.6mm (+/- 0.5mm)0.71 lbs weight per ft²DIY cut into strips for running in an edgebanding machine using hotmelt PUR adhesive for the best result. This will also work with EVA hotmelts.
MDF + Kinon59″ x 144″ / 1511.3 mm x 3657.6 mm0.787″ / 20mm (+/- .5mm)3.35 lbs weight per ft² / 201 lbs per sheetWall Paneling or situation where you want to apply some alternative backer material that we do not offer.
Kinon + MDF + HPL59″ x 144″ / 1511.3 mm x 3657.6 mm0.875″ / 21mm (+/- .5mm)3.5 lbs weight per ft² / 210 lbs per sheetReady to cut material with balancer use for cabinetry doors and panels of all kinds.
APPLICATIONSMDF MEDITE FR 3/4 ULTRACASTUltracast/Intercoat
WALL PANELING XX
CEILINGSXX
CABINETRY & FURNITURE
X
DOORS
X
TABLESXX
NEEDS TO BE ADHERED TO STRUCTURAL SURFACE
X
LIGHTWEIGHT
X
CUTS WITH LAMINATE GRADE SAW BLADES XX
CUTS WITH ROUTER BITSXX
ADHERES WITH SOLVENT BASED CONTACT ADHESIVE
X
ADHERES WITH LATEX ADDITIVE (no water)
XX
CAN BE DRILLED INTO AND BORED XXAdheres with latex additive (no water)
FLEXIBLE WITH KERFING FOR CURVED APPLICATIONS
Some
EDGEBANDING PUR ADHESIVE EDGE BANGING MACHINE

X