PLAM A

Question 1

How is plastic laminate textured during manufacturing?

Answer 1

Textured cauls

Question 2

Six grades of laminate used in North America

Answer 2

General purpose, vertical, post forming, flame retardant, liner, backer

Question 3

What does HPDL stand for?

Answer 3

High pressure decorative laminate

Question 4

What is the thickness of vertical grade laminate?

Answer 4

0.7mm

Question 5

Flame retardant is typically used in what setting?

Answer 5

Commercial

Question 6

what grade of laminate is very thin and designed to be used in areas needing low durability?

Answer 6

Liner

Question 7

Describe colour through laminate

Answer 7

reduce visible kraft paper line, create a lighter line instead of brown

Question 8

Made by fusing thin melamine paper to substrate with heat and pressure

Answer 8

LPL

Question 9

Is laminate considered porous?

Answer 9

No

Question 10

Benefit of using catalyzed adhesives when laminating

Answer 10

Accelerated curing time, reduced cycle time

Question 11

Allows you to reduce cycle times in comparison to thermoplastic adhesives

Answer 11

thermosetting adhesives

Question 12

Describe PVA glue (polyvinyl acetate)

Answer 12

Dissolves in water, sets by drying, can be reactivated, moderately moisture resistant, creeps under severe loads, moderately solvent resistant, nontoxic

Question 13

What general grouping of glue uses urea formaldehyde?

Answer 13

Plastic resin glue

Question 14

Most common type of adhesive for countertop laminate on site?

Answer 14

Contact cement

Question 15

Four things to consider when choosing manufactured sheets

Answer 15

Dimensional stability, balanced construction, performance requirements, handling and storage

Question 16

Define pre applied edging

Answer 16

Laminate edges before the faces

Question 17

Most common material for post applied edges

Answer 17

polyvinyl chloride or polypropylene banding