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    Item # FXM2178-99-3X5 • Mfr # Y0802178990305

    Formica 2178-99 Brushed Stainless Steel Laminate Sample, 3"x5" Metal Finish

    Description

    Formica Brushed Stainless Steel Laminate Sample Use

    Formica 2178-99 brushed stainless steel laminate sample is a 3x5 inch piece of DecoMetal metal laminate that lets you evaluate the 2178-99 brushed stainless steel metal finish before committing to a full project, helping you align finish choice with your design intent. This sample represents a metal laminate built with a brushed stainless steel sheet or corrugated aluminum bonded to a phenolic back, so you can inspect the actual metal surface and understand how its structure will read on doors, panels, or fixtures. The grade 84 construction at 0.030 inch thickness, or 0.8 mm, reflects the same profile used in the full sheet, so installers and fabricators can gauge edge build, transitions, and visual scale around corners or reveals. By working with this exact Formica Corporation laminate sample, you tie your selections directly to the manufacturer specification and reduce guesswork in finish matching.

    Key Laminate Details That Support Projects

    • The grade 84 0.030 inch, or 0.8 mm, thickness mirrors the full sheet thickness, which helps you anticipate edge conditions, reveals, and adjacent material transitions during layout planning.
    • The DecoMetal metal laminate construction uses brushed stainless steel sheet or corrugated aluminum on the face, allowing you to see the true metal character and directionality that will appear on finished installations.
    • The phenolic back is engineered to prevent creasing in the laminate, supporting cleaner handling during fabrication and helping the sheet resist damage as it is worked and positioned.
    • The phenolic back also allows for improved adhesion to substrates, which supports more consistent bonding to panels or fixtures when proper laminating methods are used on shop equipment.
    • The 2178-99 brushed stainless steel metal finish is recommended for vertical and light duty horizontal applications, guiding where this look is best applied in cabinets, casework, or displays.

    Installation-Oriented Traits Of This Laminate Sample

    This Formica brushed stainless steel laminate sample represents a grade 84 DecoMetal laminate at 0.030 inch thickness, giving installers a clear sense of how the metal and phenolic back combination will sit on typical woodworking substrates. The phenolic back is designed to prevent creasing while improving adhesion to substrates, which matters when planning press settings and handling routines in the shop. Because the 2178-99 brushed stainless steel finish is recommended for vertical and light duty horizontal applications, the sample helps you evaluate how this surface will behave and appear in those orientations before you commit to layout and fabrication. Using this 3x5 inch piece, you can physically reference thickness and face texture while coordinating your installation sequence.

    How This Brushed Stainless Laminate Works In Practice

    Where The DecoMetal Laminate Sample Fits Best

    This 3x5 Formica 2178-99 brushed stainless steel laminate sample fits early-stage design and specification work where you need a metal finish reference that matches the actual product. The DecoMetal construction, using brushed stainless steel sheet or corrugated aluminum with a phenolic back, allows designers and installers to coordinate surrounding materials while seeing how real metal catches light on doors, panels, or trim. Because the finish is recommended for vertical and light duty horizontal applications, the sample supports choosing locations such as wall panels, cabinet faces, or low-wear horizontal display areas that align with that application guidance. Having the grade 84 0.030 inch, or 0.8 mm, thickness in hand lets you compare this laminate to adjacent laminates or edgebanding choices so reveal sizes and joint treatments can be planned to match project expectations.

    Details That Support Consistent Laminate Results

    The phenolic back on this Formica DecoMetal metal laminate sample is engineered to prevent creasing, which supports smoother handling from layout through trimming and reduces the risk of damage as sheets are moved around the shop. That same phenolic back allows for improved adhesion to substrates, giving fabricators a more predictable bond interface when the full-size laminate is pressed to panels or casework components. The grade 84 construction at 0.030 inch thickness provides a stable, known profile, so tooling setups and edge treatment plans can be referenced directly against the sample before production runs. By working with the 2178-99 brushed stainless steel finish sample that reflects the vertical and light duty horizontal application recommendation, installers can align hardware placement, panel orientation, and field joints with the way this metal laminate is intended to perform in service.

    Common Questions About This Formica Laminate Sample

    What does the Formica 2178-99 laminate sample represent?

    The Formica 2178-99 laminate sample represents a DecoMetal metal laminate with a brushed stainless steel or corrugated aluminum face and a phenolic back, so it mirrors the construction used in full-size material.

    What are the dimensions of this brushed stainless sample?

    The laminate sample is 3x5 inches, providing a compact piece large enough to evaluate color, metal texture, and sheen alongside other project materials and finishes.

    How thick is the Formica grade 84 DecoMetal laminate?

    The Formica grade 84 DecoMetal laminate is 0.030 inch thick, or 0.8 mm, giving a solid metal-faced profile that installers can reference when planning edges and transitions.

    Why is the phenolic back important on this laminate?

    The phenolic back on this laminate prevents creasing and allows for improved adhesion to substrates, supporting more consistent fabrication and bonding results on shop-produced panels.

    For what applications is the 2178-99 finish recommended?

    The 2178-99 brushed stainless steel metal laminate is recommended for vertical and light duty horizontal applications, aligning it with wall panels, cabinet faces, and similar low-wear surfaces.

    What product class does this Formica sample belong to?

    This Formica sample belongs to the laminate product class and is part of the DecoMetal metal laminate line, tying it to surfacing solutions used in woodworking and casework projects.

    Select This Sample To Finalize Laminate Choices

    This Formica 2178-99 brushed stainless steel laminate sample from Wurth Baer Supply delivers a 3x5 inch piece of grade 84 DecoMetal metal laminate, complete with brushed stainless steel or corrugated aluminum face and phenolic back. By working directly with the 0.030 inch, or 0.8 mm, construction recommended for vertical and light duty horizontal applications, you can align design intent, substrate selection, and fabrication planning to the actual product. Add this sample to your planning set to coordinate finishes and support confident selection for upcoming laminate and surfacing work.

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