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    Item # TA178A2S62548 • Mfr # BTLA100563

    Tafisa 178 Classic White Melamine 49 x 97 Panel

    Description

    Tafisa 178 Classic White Melamine Panel Use

    Tafisa 178 Classic White Melamine describes a melamine board where the top and bottom impregnated decorative layers are pressed and thermo-fused to particle board, creating a unified panel that stays stable as a single engineered sheet during cutting and machining. This Tafisa Melamine board has a particle board or MDF core, giving shops a familiar core material that works with common woodworking tools and machining setups. The panel is double sided with the color 178 Classic White, so both faces present the same clean finished surface, which is useful when exposed interiors or both cabinet faces stay visible. The decorative layers are thermo-fused, forming a hard bonded surface that handles normal shop handling and edge processing without separating from the core during standard fabrication steps.

    Key Melamine Board Details For Shop Work

    • The top and bottom impregnated decorative layers are pressed and thermo-fused to particle board, creating a consistent laminated surface that responds predictably to saw blades, routers, and edgebanding equipment across the sheet.
    • This Tafisa Melamine board has a particle board or MDF core, so fastener and machining behavior match typical panel products used in cabinetry and casework, simplifying process setup and tooling choices.
    • The panel is double sided with the color 178 Classic White, allowing either face to be the show side, which can reduce layout constraints when optimizing cuts or flipping parts during assembly.
    • The board has a Crystalite texture, giving the 178 Classic White surface a defined feel and appearance that stays consistent across both faces, helping projects maintain a uniform look from panel to panel.
    • Tafisa 178 Classic White Melamine is manufactured in one step, tying the decorative surfaces and core together in a single process that supports uniform performance from edge to edge and sheet to sheet.

    Melamine Panel Size And Handling Considerations

    The board has a thickness of 5/8 inch, providing a panel profile that fits applications calling for that common casework dimension while keeping weight and rigidity in balance during handling. The nominal size of 49 x 97 offers extra oversize beyond a 4 x 8 footprint, which helps during layout and trimming to final dimensions in the shop. The Tafisa Melamine board structure, with thermo-fused decorative layers and a particle board or MDF core, supports typical panel handling from rack to saw while maintaining a flat surface for cutting, boring, and edgebanding workflows.

    Using Tafisa 178 Classic White Melamine In Projects

    Where This Tafisa Melamine Board Fits Best

    The category Board Panel Products|Melamine places this Tafisa 178 Classic White Melamine squarely in the melamine panel class, aligning it with uses where a decorative surface on a composite core is needed for casework or similar assemblies. The double sided 178 Classic White color means both faces can function as finished surfaces in applications where interior and exterior faces remain visible, such as open shelving or cabinets with no separate liner. The Crystalite texture carried on the decorative layers defines the tactile and visual surface character, helping projects keep a consistent look wherever this board is cut and installed. With its particle board or MDF core, the panel suits workflows that already rely on those cores, so fabricators can integrate this melamine board into existing cutting patterns and joinery methods.

    Details That Support Repeatable Fabrication Results

    Tafisa 178 Classic White Melamine is manufactured in one step, so the top and bottom impregnated decorative layers are pressed and thermo-fused to the particle board at the same time, supporting uniform bonding that behaves consistently under tooling. The double sided construction with 178 Classic White on both faces helps when orienting parts, since either side can face out during assembly, which can reduce sorting and flipping time during production runs. The Crystalite texture applied to both sides gives fabricators and installers a predictable surface when aligning adjacent doors, panels, or shelves, because the texture and color match from sheet to sheet. The 5/8 inch thickness and 49 x 97 size, combined with the melamine over particle board or MDF core structure, provide a panel that moves through saws, boring machines, and edgebanders like other melamine boards in the same class, supporting repeatable setups across jobs.

    Common Questions About This Tafisa Melamine Panel

    What is the core material of this Tafisa melamine board?

    The Tafisa 178 Classic White Melamine board has a particle board or MDF core, so its cutting and fastening characteristics match common composite cores used in many cabinet and casework shops.

    How are the decorative layers attached to the core?

    The top and bottom impregnated decorative layers are pressed and thermo-fused to particle board in one step, creating a bonded panel that behaves as a single unit during machining and handling.

    Is this melamine panel finished on both faces?

    This Tafisa Melamine board is double sided with the color 178 Classic White, so both faces present the same decorative surface for parts where either side may remain visible.

    What surface texture does the 178 Classic White finish have?

    The board has a Crystalite texture, giving the 178 Classic White melamine surface a defined feel and appearance that stays consistent across both sides and across multiple panels.

    What are the basic dimensions of this Tafisa board?

    The melamine panel has a 5/8 inch thickness and a 49 x 97 size, offering a familiar casework thickness with additional length and width beyond a standard 4 x 8 footprint.

    How is this Tafisa 178 Classic White Melamine classified?

    The product sits in the Board Panel Products|Melamine category and Tafisa product class, identifying it as a melamine-faced composite panel for decorative panel applications.

    Selecting This Tafisa Melamine Panel For Your Work

    This Tafisa 178 Classic White Melamine, with its 5/8 inch thick particle board or MDF core and double sided 178 Classic White Crystalite surface, offers a consistent melamine panel for decorative panel construction. The 49 x 97 size and one step thermo-fused manufacture support predictable handling and machining, making it a practical choice when a uniform Classic White melamine surface is needed across multiple parts or projects.

    Color/Finish
    Classic White
    Finish
    Crystalite
    Color Number
    L178
    Thickness (in)
    5/8 in
    Sheet Size
    49 x 97 in
    Core
    Particle board
    Sides Finish
    2-sided
    Product Type
    Melamine
    Width (in)
    49 in
    Length (in)
    97 in
    Approx. Supplier Pack Size
    50
    Sold In
    1
    Color/Finish
    Classic White
    Finish
    Crystalite
    Color Number
    L178
    Thickness (in)
    5/8 in
    Sheet Size
    49 x 97 in
    Core
    Particle board
    Sides Finish
    2-sided
    Product Type
    Melamine
    Width (in)
    49 in
    Length (in)
    97 in
    Approx. Supplier Pack Size
    50
    Sold In
    1
    1/4 in1/2 in5/8 in3/4 in1 in1-1/8 in
    49 x 97 in61 x 109 in61 x 97 in61 x 121 in61 x 145 in49 x 121 in
    Particle boardMDF
    Tafisa Canada, Inc.
    $40.72/Sheet
    20-40 items
    $36.33 / Sheet
    41+ items
    $33.43 / Sheet

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    Tafisa 178 Classic White Melamine 49 x 97 Panel
    Item# TA178A2S62548 / MFR Part # BTLA100563
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    Mfr# 2002-1503-1
    PVC Edgebanding, Color 2002 White, 3mm Thick 15/16" x 328' Roll