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Formica Envision™ Custom Laminate

Formica Envision™ Custom Laminate

Formica Envision™ Custom Laminate

Be original on the original high pressure laminate by Formica Group. Now available as Formica Envision™ HardStop® Panels.

If you can imagine it, we can make it.

Imagine the possibilities of creating a surface that's all your own: Design your unique surface art on our high-performance laminate using your design, photography, logo, illustration or painting. If you can imagine it, we can make it.

Whatever your application, you create your very own look using Formica Envision™ Custom Laminate, a completely unique surface. 

With our new Formica Envision™ HardStop® Panel program, custom designs are now available on large projects of 25 HardStop® panels or more! Make your mark. Build your brand. Stand out... any way you like.

Any questions? Call us at 1-800-786-3286 or email us at [email protected].

Formica Envision™ Artwork Guidelines

File Types
In order of preference we accept PDF, EPS, TIFF, JPG, and PSD files.  Embed fonts or convert to outlines before saving.  We can accept native files from Adobe CSS or MS Office software but prefer you export it to a PDF to ensure the integrity of your layout.  We recommend using PDF/X-3 format when possible.  If unable to make a PDF be sure to “package” your file for an outside printer with all fonts and linked images.
Resolution

Pixel based – 200-300 DPI is best for most applications.  Larger resolutions just make the file larger and take more processing time without adding visual quality.  Submitting files with a lower resolution than 100 can make the image look pixilated and blurry especially if the file needs to be enlarged.  Files that need to be enlarged more than 200% should be at least twice the resolution (200 DPI+) to help ensure the quality of the final print.

Vector Based – If you’re submitting images that are vector based, resolution will not be affected by scaling and the file data size is typically small in comparison to pixel based images.

Colour
When possible please prepare files in the CMYK colour space. Files submitted using Spot/PMS colours that don't have a colour profile embedded will be converted to CMYK for printing. We will attempt to match the intended colour as close as possible, but there could be a slight colour shift in the finished product. The artwork request cannot be for full solid colour sheets.
File Size (Bleed)
Pixel based – 200-300 DPI is best. Most projects can be built using a minimum of .5" bleed on all sides of image area.  Image must be submitted at full size (meaning the size it will be printed on the laminate sheet). Final image area must be indicated using crop lines.
Safety Zone
Do not place any critical images or text beyond the safety zone, which is at least 1/8" from the final trim size, in order to avoid it getting cut off when the finished piece is trimmed.
Borders
If your graphic files contain a border, the border must have a minimum 1" from all surrounding edges.  If you leave less than 1", your finished product may result in the appearance of unequal borders from top to bottom and from side to side.  This is due to the final cutting process in which some “draw” or “slippage” might occur.  Ideally, you want to create the border with 1" from all surrounding edges.
Typographical/Grammar Errors
Make sure you have proofread your artwork to ensure the spelling and grammar is correct.  We will not be held responsible for typographical or grammar errors.

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Formica Envision™ FAQs

What finishes are available?
Formica Envision™ is offered in Matte (58) finish 3'x8', 4'x8', 4'x10', 5'x10', 5'x12', and in Gloss (90) finish in 4'x8' ONLY.
What finishes are available for Formica Envision™ HardStop®?
Formica Envision™ HardStop® is available in -58 Matte only
Can Formica Envision™ form?
No. Formica Envision™ sheets are non-forming.
Can Formica Envision™ HardStop® form?
No. Formica Envision™ HardStop® sheets are non-forming.
What is the lead time for a Formica Envision™ lab sample?
Once the artwork is approved, you will receive a sample within 7 business days.
What is the lead time for a Formica Envision™ HardStop® lab sample?
Once the artwork is received, you will receive a sample within 7 business days.
What is the minimum order quantity on Formica Envision™?
The minimum order quantity for Formica Envision is 1 sheet.
What is the minimum order quantity on Formica Envision™ HardStop®?
Formica Envision™ HardStop® requires a minimum order of 25 or more of HardStop® panels.
What is the production lead time for Formica Envision™?
Once the production order is received, 4-6 weeks. It’s important to note the lead time does not begin upon receiving the initial artwork.
What is the production lead time for Formica Envision™ HardStop®?
Once the production order is received by Formica customer service, lead time is 4-6 weeks. It’s important to note the lead time does not begin until the sample is approved and the production order is sent to Formica from a Formica Distributor.
What thicknesses and sizes is Formica Envision™ available in?
Formica Envision™ is available in standard laminate Grades D5 (HGS) and D4 (VGS) in these sizes: 3'x8',  4'x8', 5'x10', and 5'x12. It is also available in Formica® Compact Grades S6 (.5”) and S7 (.75”) in 4'x8' size only.
What thicknesses and sizes is Formica Envision™ HardStop® available in?
Formica Envision™ HardStop® is available in 4x8 and 4x10 sizes only (not oversized), and in Grade H1, either 0.075 inches or 1.9 mm thickness. 
Can Formica Envision™ be created using a Formica® Brand Laminate colour?
No. Formica® Brand Laminate colours can't be used in a Formica Envision™ design.

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