Deck 12: Synthetic Materials

Question 1

____ laminates are 1/32" thick and are used for the sides and other outside surfaces of cabinets that are subject to less wear than countertops.

A) Post-forming
B) Vertical-surface
C) General purpose
D) Free-forming

Answer 1

B

Question 2

The primary advantage of solid surface material as compared to plastic laminates is its substantially lower cost.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Plastic laminates and solid surface materials are both manufactured synthetic products.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Scratches, cuts, and burns can be sanded away in solid surface material.

Question 5

The core and back of plastic laminates are made up of multiple layers of Kraft paper impregnated with ____, which is a durable plastic.

A) melamine resin
B) plastic resin
C) phenolic laminate
D) phenolic resin

Question 6

The top layer of paper in a plastic laminate is typically thicker than the other layers, and it is printed with a color and/or a decorative design.

Question 7

____ are similar to veneers, but they are synthetic rather than natural and are much tougher materials.

A) MDF laminates
B) Plastic MDFs
C) Plastic laminates
D) Veneer laminates

Question 8

Rigid laminates are frequently referred to as ____ laminates.

A) general purpose
B) vertical-surface
C) low-pressure
D) high-pressure

Question 9

The top layer of a plastic laminate is impregnated with a clear ____ resin that provides a protective layer.

A) vinyl
B) satin
C) melamine
D) phenolic

Question 10

Like veneers, plastic laminates are attached to a ____ such as plywood, MDF, or particleboard.

A) substrate
B) board
C) superstrate
D) subboard

Question 11

____ laminates are no more than 1/32" thick, and they are made with flexible resins that allow them to be bent around curved surfaces.

A) Post-forming
B) Vertical-surface
C) General purpose
D) Free-forming

Question 12

The original purpose of plastic laminate was for use in kitchen appliances.

Question 13

Plastic laminates are not resistant to chemicals, wear, or stain.

Question 14

The layers of the laminate are bound together with a hydraulic press under heat and pressure.

Question 15

Plastic laminates are available in large sheets of various sizes, from ____ to 48 inches wide.

A) 12
B) 24
C) 30
D) 36

Question 16

____ laminates are designed for surfaces that will have a great deal of use, such as countertops.

A) Post-forming
B) Vertical-surface
C) General purpose
D) Free-forming

Question 17

With the introduction of color-matched fusion adhesives and an ever-increasing array of color and pattern choices, solid surface material industry growth continued through the 1990s at a double-digit rate.

Question 18

The top finish of a plastic laminate cannot be textured.

Question 19

Post-forming laminates are typically heated before bending to allow them to form curves.

Question 20

The back of a plastic laminate is ____ for easier adhesion to the substrate.

A) roughened
B) smoothed
C) cleaned
D) slotted

Question 21

Plastic laminate was invented in ____ by Daniel O'Conor and Herbert Farber, who were then working for Westinghouse Corporation.

A) 1912
B) 1923
C) 1931
D) 1945

Question 22

Solid surface material was invented by a DuPont chemist named Donald Slocum and first appeared as a consumer product in the ____.

A) 1950s
B) 1960s
C) 1970s
D) 1980s

Question 23

Unlike plastic laminates, solid surface edges may be ____.

A) profiled
B) filtered
C) feathered
D) slotted

Question 24

A great advantage that solid surface has over plastic laminates is that it is a ____ surface.

A) bendable
B) disposable
C) renewable
D) replaceable

Question 25

Solid surface sheets may be bonded to one another by using color-matched fusion ____ to create a continuous, seamless appearance.

A) tapes
B) laminates
C) resins
D) adhesives

Question 26

Solid surface material may be ____ with another color or pattern of solid surface to create visual interest.

A) covered
B) profiled
C) laminated
D) inlaid

Question 27

Solid surface materials are stable and ____.

A) porous
B) nonporous
C) thin
D) flexible when heated

Question 28

The most commonly used mineral in solid surface production is ____.

A) aluminum hydrate
B) bauxite trihydrate
C) alumina trihydrate
D) acetone bihydrate

Question 29

A sheet of solid surface material may be up to ____ percent ATH.

A) 25
B) 45
C) 50
D) 75

Question 30

In order to purchase solid surface material, the buyer must usually be certified by the ____.

A) manufacturer
B) labor union
C) Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
D) wholesaler