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DecoMetal laminate sample gives you a hands-on look at Formica Corporation DecoMetal Laminate 2178 Brushed Stainless Steel 84 Grade 8 x 10 before committing to full sheets. This 8 x 10 size provides a compact panel that still shows the linear brushed stainless pattern clearly, which helps when matching to casework, fixtures, or adjacent finishes. Grade 84 at 0.030 inch (0.8 mm) thickness means you are working with a true metal laminate construction, so what you see on this sample reflects the working thickness of the installed material. The brushed stainless steel face presents as an actual metal sheet, giving a realistic read on sheen and grain direction. This format helps installers, designers, and shop teams review light reflection, color, and orientation at the bench or on site.
This DecoMetal Laminate 2178 Brushed Stainless Steel in Grade 84 uses a phenolic back that resists creasing, so the sheet stays flatter as you handle it during layout, cutting, and bonding. The improved adhesion performance of the phenolic back means the laminate is designed to work effectively with substrate adhesives, which supports consistent bond lines on vertical and light duty horizontal surfaces. Because the sample reflects the full 0.030 inch (0.8 mm) thickness, it represents how cut edges and seams will present in field installations. The brushed stainless metal face behaves like a metal sheet during fabrication, so cutting strategies and layout decisions made from this sample translate directly to full-size panels on the job.
Formica Corporation specifies this DecoMetal metal laminate for vertical and light duty horizontal applications, which positions it well for wall cladding, cabinet exteriors, and accent fronts where visual impact matters more than heavy wear. The 2178 Brushed Stainless Steel finish reads as a stainless sheet surface, which helps tie together appliances, pulls, and other stainless components in millwork. Because the panel thickness is 0.030 inch (0.8 mm), it integrates into laminate builds where edge reveal and flush transitions must align with other high-pressure or metal laminates. In a design workflow, this 8 x 10 sample travels easily between office, shop, and site, so decisions around grain direction and orientation can be made while viewing the actual metal surface.
The phenolic back on this DecoMetal laminate is designed to prevent creasing, so repeated handling during templating or dry fits has less risk of damaging the sheet, which protects your layout time. That same phenolic back allows for improved adhesion to substrates, giving fabricators a predictable bonding surface when planning clamp schedules and press cycles. Grade 84 construction at 0.030 inch (0.8 mm) thickness provides a consistent panel gauge, which supports accurate machine settings, scoring depth, and trimming when this sample informs tooling choices. The brushed stainless steel face offers a stable reference for grain direction, enabling installers to align multiple panels visually across banks of cabinets or wall runs. With the manufacturer part number Y0802178990810 identified, shops can match this exact finish and grade when converting approved samples into production orders.
DecoMetal Laminate 2178 Brushed Stainless Steel uses a brushed stainless steel metal face, which provides the metallic look and grain pattern you will see on installed wall and cabinet surfaces.
The DecoMetal Laminate 2178 Brushed Stainless Steel Grade 84 panel is 0.030 inch (0.8 mm) thick, so the sample represents the working thickness used during cutting and edge detail planning.
This Formica DecoMetal laminate uses a phenolic back, which is designed to prevent creasing and support improved adhesion to substrates during fabrication and installation.
This DecoMetal metal laminate is recommended for vertical and light duty horizontal applications, aligning it with wall panels, cabinet faces, and low-wear accent surfaces.
The phenolic back helps prevent creasing, so the laminate stays flatter while you move, position, and press it, which supports smoother layouts and cleaner finished surfaces.
The part number Y0802178990810 identifies this specific Formica DecoMetal Laminate 2178 Brushed Stainless Steel Grade 84 8 x 10 sample, which aids in reordering and project documentation.
This DecoMetal laminate sample of 2178 Brushed Stainless Steel Grade 84 8 x 10 gives your team a reliable reference for color, grain, and thickness before cutting full-size sheets. The real metal face and phenolic back reflect actual fabrication behavior, so layout and tooling decisions drawn from this sample carry through to production work. With its recommendation for vertical and light duty horizontal applications clearly defined, this panel helps you slot brushed stainless accents into the right locations. Use this specific Formica part and finish to align design approvals with shop orders on your next millwork or fixture project.
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