___Wilsonart Solid Surface Q&A
Q What is Wilsonart SSV™ Solid Surfacing?
A SSV™ is a solid homogeneous material intended for interior decorative and functional applications where enduring beauty, durability and ease of maintenance are desired. The colours, in both solids and patterns saturate the thicknesses of every panel. This allows for extensive customizing capabilities. Wilsonart SSV™ Solid Surfacing is a mixture or acrylic resins, with fire retardant mineral fillers and Proprietary colouring agents.
Q How can SSV™ be used?
A SSV™ is offered in sheets. Recommended residential applications include shower walls, table tops, vanity tops, window sills, appliance fronts and fine furniture. Commercial uses include all of the above, plus restroom partitions, store fixtures, bars, work surfaces, signage, cash and wrap areas and point of sale units
Q Are all special tools or techniques required when working with SSV?
A SSV™ is very workable. Using woodworking tools and techniques the material can be shaped, routed drilled, cut and sanded. With knowledge of woodworking and the training specific to SSV™, you can create simple to intricate surface and edge treatments. The necessary fabricator training is the first step to achieving Certified Fabricator status.
Q What adhesive can be used to apply SSV to the particleboard substrate?
A Bond between SSV™ and the substrate is very important. The recommended adhesives to use are OR800 a spray able Contact Adhesive and WA 3001 a modified PVA Adhesive
Q What are the recommended subststrates for SSV?
A Chipboard. Medium Density Fibreboard (MDF) Hardwood faced cabinet grade plywood with a solid edge attached before the finished edge treatment is applied using WA8215 adhesive.
Q How should Wilsonart® SSV™ Solid Surfacing be stored and handled?
A Wilsonart® SSV™ Solid Surfacing panels should be stored flat, on pallets or on its side in vertical laminate storage racks. Wilsonart® SSV™ Solid Surfacing Pre-Bonded panels must be stored flat, on pallets. Store in areas of moderate temperature, and always allow Wilsonart® SSV™ Solid Surfacing to come to room temperature before cutting or fabricating the material. Carry the sheets vertically (on edge), and avoid impacting the material onto hard surfaces to avoid breakage or edge damage. To avoid surface scratches that require additional sanding, never slide sheets face down over dirty work surfaces.
Q Can Wilsonart® SSV™ Solid Surfacing be used in hospital and laboratory environments?
A Yes, Wilsonart® SSV™ Solid Surfacing is fungi and bacteria resistant as per ASTM G21 and G22.
Q Can Wilsonart® SSV™ Solid Surfacing be used in food preparation and food contact areas?
A Yes, Wilsonart® SSV™ Solid Surfacing is in compliance with FDA (Section 175.300)
Q What edge treatments are available with SSV™ panel tops?
A Due to the versatile qualities of SSV™ numerous edge options are available. SSV™ can be used with self edged strips of SSV™ or Gibraltar™ Solid Surfacing. SSV™ can also be used like a laminate in many commercial applications. It can be accented with a full array of PVC edge banding. "T" mouldings and metal or laminate edges to help create a durable yet affordable surface.
Q What adhesives and caulking materials should be used with SSV™?
A To achieve inconspicuous seams, always use WA8215 Seam Adhesive. It is computer colour-matched to every SSV™ colour. Our 10oz (300ml) seam kit will make a 3mm seam 30' (9144mm) to 50' (15240mm) long. The adhesive can be worked within approximately 30 minutes after mixing.
Q Will hot pans or cooking (or heating) utensils and appliances damage SSV™ when placed directly on the surface?
A SSV™ is very heat resistant. We do not however, recommend setting hot pans or appliances directly on the surface. Always use a trivet with legs for precaution.
Q What about cigarette burns or other household stains?
A Neither leave lasting effects. If such an accident should occur, it can be removed quickly and easily by wiping the surface with a Scotch Brite™ pad or scouring powder and a sponge. (Do not use this technique on gloss or semi-gloss finishes - contact your fabricator or see the Care & Maintenance section on the Wilsonart Web site.
Q Has SSV™ been independently tested to meet industry standards?
A Yes. SSV™ has undergone rigorous and extensive ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials) and Testing and Materials) and ANSI (American National Standards Institute) testing. In addition, SSV has met NSF (National Sanitation Foundation) Class 51 Food Zone and Splash Zone requirements, FDA compliance for food contact and many other independent tests.