WORKLITE® EPS FOAMKORE®
WORKLITE EPS FOAMKORE Overview
Worklite EPS Foamkore lightweight panel reduces material weight up to 80%* by capturing a lightweight core between two thin high-density faces, resulting in a strong lightweight panel with structural integrity. Core material is a dense closed-cell Styrofoam that provides moisture resistance, thermal performance and compressive strength. Some panels can weigh as little as 12 oz/sf while still providing a 1/8″ plywood faced panel to achieve a 3/4″ overall thickness. Panels can be covered with high-pressure laminates, veneers, metals and many other semirigid materials as well as stained or painted.
*Compared to conventional panels made of plywood, particleboard and MDF
WORKLITE EPS FOAMKORE BENEFITS
High Strength to Weight Ratio
With a 1.8 density polystyrene, this panel has excellent strength performance with an 80%* weight reduction *Compared to plywood, particleboard, and MDF.
Balanced Construction
Lightweight core combined with thin rigid facing provides a strong structural panel that remains stable and flat
Edge Band Ready
Variety of edging options such as edge insert, outer edge band and conventional edge banding
TECHNICAL OVERVIEW
Face Materials
Eucalyptus Hardboard (Standard)
Fiberboard
3-Ply Italian Poplar Plywood
Core Materials
Expanded Polystyrene (Standard)
WORKLITE EPS FOAMKORE FAQS
How do I use Worklite EPS Foamkore?
Our Worklite EPS Foamkore lightweight panel can be installed using conventional fabrication methods.
- Size EPS Foamkore to the desired finished dimensions.
- Apply the decorative surfacing material using a water or solvent based contact adhesive or a standard PVA glue (not a cross linking type).
- Allow glue to fully dry according manufacturers recommendations.
- Use a router to easily trim the decorative surfacing material to match the finished size.
How do I attach Worklite EPS Foamkore to a framework?
The Worklite EPS Foamkore rigid face materials provide the ability to use conventional methods of attachment. The use of glue, staples, nails, screws, and other similar fasteners will allow the panel to be physically and structurally attached to other materials.What decorative surfacing material can I use on Worklite EPS Foamkore?
Almost any decorative surfacing material can be used. Options Include:
a. HPL
b. Phenolic backed veneer
c. Two-ply veneer
d. Three-ply veneer
e. Paperbacked veneer
f. Metal
g. Many other semirigid materials
h. Face material can also be painted
How do I edge band Worklite EPS Foamkore?
There are a few ways to handle this.
- An edgebander can be used, it’s recommended to use a 2mm or 3mm thickness as this will give the impact resistance needed due to the heat and solvent based glue slightly melting the foam. The edgebanding will adhere to the face materials. Kerfkore Company can provide internal perimeter framing.
- If it is necessary to use an edgebander with traditional edgeband thicknesses, remove or route out the foam edges and glue in a solid wooden edge.
- A third edgebanding option is to use a water based adhesive and apply edge banding by hand.
PRODUCT TESTIMONIAL
"In using Kerfkore products, I find it has saved me in time and labor over traditional methods. It gives me a consistent result every time. It also has expanded our ability to be creative for the customer."Roger Smith | Third Day Creations
