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    Item # RCPB90BR-46 • Mfr # PB90BR36-46

    High Pressure Laminate (HPL) .024" Thick, 49 x 74 Inch

    Description

    High Pressure Laminate Backer For Panel Work

    High Pressure Laminate (HPL) .024" Thick from Richwood Industries is a thin laminate backer designed as a surfacing layer for panel and casework projects where a stable, hard surface is needed on a secondary face. The .024 inch thickness keeps added build-up to a minimum while still creating a defined laminate surface, which helps maintain existing clearances in cabinets and fixtures. The 49 x 74 inch size gives coverage suitable for many cabinet sides, backs, or shelves laid out from standard sheet goods, reducing seams on typical mid-sized panels. This sheet is part of the Richwood Industries Backers class, so it is intended to work as a balancing or backing surface in laminate assemblies. The HPL construction provides a consistent surface that can be bonded to substrates, supporting a uniform appearance and feel across finished work.

    Backer Sheet Details That Support Workflow

    • The .024 inch thickness keeps the laminate layer thin, which helps control overall panel thickness when laminating both faces on cabinet parts or fixtures.
    • The 49 x 74 inch sheet size provides a workable format for many cabinet and furniture components, which can simplify layout and minimize offcuts during cutting.
    • The product is identified as High Pressure Laminate (HPL), giving a hard, stable surfacing layer that supports a consistent feel across the back or secondary faces of laminated panels.
    • The sheet is part of the Richwood Industries Backers product class, indicating its role as a backing layer that balances decorative laminate on the opposite face of a substrate.
    • The manufacturer part number PB90BR36-46 allows clear identification and reordering, which supports repeat jobs and consistent matching across multiple projects.

    Panel Laminate Sizing And Installation Considerations

    The POLYBAK (.024" ) 49 X 74 High Pressure Laminate sheet size works well where a single piece needs to span most of a cabinet side, back, or partition, limiting joints in the backer layer. The .024 inch thickness keeps the laminate profile modest, so standard adhesive application and pressing methods for thin HPL remain within typical tolerances for shop equipment. Because it is categorized as a backer within Edgebanding & Surfacing, this sheet is suited to be bonded to substrates such as cabinet-grade panels in the same runs as decorative faces, supporting consistent press cycles and handling. The 49 inch width and 74 inch length align with many shop cutting patterns, helping streamline saw setups during production runs.

    Using This Richwood Industries Backer In Projects

    Where This HPL Backer Sheet Fits Best

    This High Pressure Laminate (HPL) .024" Thick, 49 x 74 Inch sheet from Richwood Industries is categorized under Edgebanding & Surfacing as a backer, which positions it for use on the non-show side of panels where balanced construction is needed. The HPL construction provides a firm surface when bonded to cabinet-grade substrates, useful on backs of casework, undersides of countertops, or interior faces that follow a decorative laminate on the opposite side. The 49 x 74 format works with many cabinet and furniture panel dimensions, allowing multiple parts to be nested from one sheet for efficient cutting. Because it is part of the Richwood Industries Backers line, it functions as a companion product to decorative laminates, helping create laminated assemblies that respond more uniformly as humidity and temperature shift in normal shop and installation environments.

    Why The .024 Thickness And Format Matter

    The .024 inch thickness of the POLYBAK (.024" ) 49 X 74 sheet keeps added bulk to the substrate low, which is important when maintaining reveal lines and hardware clearances set around standard panel thicknesses. A thin backer layer reduces the step between raw substrate and laminated face, supporting cleaner transitions at edges when combined with edgebanding or surfacing details. The 49 x 74 inch dimensions provide enough area to cut longer components such as tall cabinet sides or multiple smaller parts without resorting to narrow strips, which can improve stability and speed in the cutting workflow. Identifying the sheet by manufacturer part number PB90BR36-46 ensures the same backer configuration can be sourced again for repairs or repeat runs, helping maintain consistent panel construction across projects delivered at different times.

    Common Questions About This HPL Backer Sheet

    What type of product is PB90BR36-46?

    The PB90BR36-46 item is a High Pressure Laminate (HPL) .024 inch thick backer sheet from Richwood Industries, intended as a surfacing layer in laminate and backer applications.

    How large is this High Pressure Laminate sheet?

    This High Pressure Laminate (HPL) .024 inch Thick, 49 x 74 Inch sheet provides a panel-sized format suitable for cutting multiple cabinet or furniture parts from a single piece.

    How does the .024 inch thickness affect use?

    The .024 inch thickness keeps the laminate layer thin, which helps control overall panel thickness and maintain clearances when laminating both faces of a substrate.

    What is the intended role of this Richwood backer?

    This sheet belongs to the Richwood Industries Backers product class, so it is intended as a backing laminate on secondary faces to balance decorative laminate on the opposite side.

    In what product category is this sheet listed?

    This laminate sheet is listed under the Edgebanding & Surfacing category, aligning it with other surfacing materials used on cabinet and furniture components.

    Who supplies this HPL backer to the trade?

    Wurth Baer Supply supplies this Richwood Industries High Pressure Laminate backer, serving woodworking shops that need laminate and surfacing materials.

    Select This Laminate Backer For Panel Surfacing

    The High Pressure Laminate (HPL) .024" Thick, 49 x 74 Inch sheet from Richwood Industries offers a defined backer surface in a panel-sized format that suits cabinet and furniture work. Its role within the Richwood Industries Backers class supports balanced laminate construction on substrates used in shop-built assemblies. The PB90BR36-46 part number ties this sheet to a repeatable specification, allowing consistent use across projects. For panel surfacing that calls for a dedicated backer from the Edgebanding & Surfacing category, this HPL sheet from Wurth Baer Supply provides a clear, identifiable option.

    Product Type
    Backer
    Color/Finish
    Brown
    Width (in)
    49 in
    Length (in)
    74 in
    Thickness (in)
    .024 in
    Supplier Pack Size
    250
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    Product Type
    Backer
    Color/Finish
    Brown
    Width (in)
    49 in
    Length (in)
    74 in
    Thickness (in)
    .024 in
    Supplier Pack Size
    250
    Sold In
    1
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    $12.77/Sheet
    High Pressure Laminate (HPL) .024" Thick, 49 x 74 Inch
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