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Formica 8684-58 Birchbark laminate defines this HardStop decorative protection panel as a 48 inch by 96 inch surfacing sheet with a -58 matte finish, so installers get a familiar Formica look in a standard wall panel size. The product is identified as BIRCHBARK, HARDSTOP PANEL and belongs to the Formica HPL laminate class, so it integrates visually with other Formica brand laminate work. HardStop Decorative Protection Panels by Formica Group are described as a solution for high-performance wall panels that blends ease of installation and impact resistance, which supports use in demanding wall areas where panels see contact. The Birchbark design coordinates with the full Formica color range, so wall protection can visually match other Formica laminates in the same project. The panel is a commercial match to standard HPL, giving specifiers a decorative surface that aligns with established Formica high pressure laminate appearances.
The HardStop Decorative Protection Panels by Formica Group are described as blending ease of installation with impact resistance, so wall protection can be added without changing away from standard surfacing practices. The panels are specifically noted as non-postformable and non-bendable, which directs their use to flat wall substrates where square inside and outside corners are handled with trim. HardStop seam treatments are outlined as using anodized aluminum trim profiles, with HardStop Panels installable using any of five trim options, so installers can select profiles based on wall geometry. The AT10 Inside Corner and AT20 Outside Corner trims are specifically listed, giving installers named profiles for forming clean seams at internal and external corners on flat wall runs.
The HardStop Decorative Protection Panels by Formica Group are framed as high-performance wall panels, which positions the Birchbark design for wall locations that see frequent contact while still needing a decorative surface. Because the product is a HardStop panel with a treated fiberglass core, it offers added durability and strength compared with paper-core laminate, which benefits corridors, service areas, and commercial spaces that see traffic against the walls. The panel is identified as Class A fire rated, a performance detail that supports use in commercial interiors where a Class A wall finish is specified. The description states that colors match Formica Brand HPL and that HardStop Panels are a commercial match to standard HPL, so designers can run the Birchbark look across counters, casework, and walls while maintaining consistent appearance. The -58 matte finish also aligns with the Formica finish code system, supporting visual continuity wherever -58 matte is already used.
The HardStop panel uses a treated fiberglass core instead of a paper core, providing a more robust substrate behind the decorative surface that supports impact resistance over time. The panel thickness is identified as Grade H1 at 1.7 millimeters to 2.1 millimeters, giving fabricators a predictable build for flush transitions to trims and adjoining finishes. The non-postformable, non-bendable description directs the panel to stay on flat wall conditions, which simplifies templating and eliminates forming steps in the workflow. HardStop seam treatment options state that the panels can be installed using five anodized aluminum trim profiles, and the callout of AT10 Inside Corner and AT20 Outside Corner trims provides clear profile names for framing corners and joints. The product listing notes an MTO lead time of 10 business days from order to shipment and a minimum of 4 panels, which supports project scheduling and quantity planning when HardStop Birchbark panels are specified across multiple wall areas.
The HardStop Birchbark panel features a treated fiberglass core instead of a paper core, providing added durability and strength for wall applications that experience regular contact.
The Birchbark HardStop panel is described as a commercial match to standard HPL, so its appearance coordinates with Formica Brand high pressure laminate surfaces in the same color.
The HardStop panel is identified as Class A fire-rated, supporting its use as a decorative wall panel in interior spaces where a Class A wall finish is required.
The Birchbark HardStop panel is specified as 48 inches by 96 inches in size, with Grade H1 thickness between 1.7 millimeters and 2.1 millimeters for predictable wall build-up.
HardStop seam treatments can use anodized aluminum trim profiles, and the description specifically lists AT10 Inside Corner and AT20 Outside Corner for forming internal and external corners.
The Birchbark HardStop panel is described as non-postformable and non-bendable, so it is intended for flat wall installations rather than curved or wrapped surfaces.
The Birchbark HardStop panel from Formica Corporation brings together a Class A fire-rated treated fiberglass core, -58 matte finish, and a 48 inch by 96 inch H1 grade format, giving wall protection projects a defined, repeatable panel specification. Because colors match Formica Brand HPL and the product is a commercial match to standard HPL, it supports projects where casework, counters, and walls share the same Birchbark design. For jobs needing high-performance wall panels with impact resistance in a familiar Formica laminate look, this HardStop Decorative Protection Panel offers a clearly defined option for planning layouts, trims, and schedules.
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