Carbon Black in the M-16-ST configuration is a deep saturated near-black panel from Europly's premium plywood line. The "M-16-ST" code indicates: M-grade face, 16mm thickness, ST (standard) edge profile. Built for cabinet doors, drawer fronts, and architectural millwork applications.
The M-Grade Designation
The M-grade face sits between B-grade and T-grade in face quality: more refined than B-grade structural panels, slightly less premium than T-grade display panels. The result is a balanced specification suited to mid-tier cabinet applications, semi-exposed millwork, and visible cabinet construction where surface quality matters but premium-grade pricing is unnecessary.
Specifications
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Color: Carbon Black, deep saturated near-black.
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Code: M-16-ST (M-grade face, 16mm, standard edge).
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Substrate: Premium plywood core, dimensionally stable.
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Surface: Mid-grade matte-leaning factory finish.
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Use: Cabinet doors, drawer fronts, semi-exposed millwork.
Best Application
Modern transitional kitchens with deep palettes, contemporary commercial interiors where finish quality matters at moderate budget points, residential remodels with extensive cabinetry runs, and design-build projects where consistent finish across many panels matters more than top-grade surface character on each panel.
Pairing Direction
Brushed brass, aged brass, and unlacquered brass hardware register beautifully against the deep dark base. Polished chrome and matte black both work as lower-contrast alternatives. For counters, white-veined quartz, soft Calacatta look-alikes, and warm cream marble all pair cleanly. Skip warm-toned cabinetry adjacencies that fight the cool depth.
Fabrication Notes
The 16mm thickness with M-grade face suits cabinet applications where balanced quality matters. Standard edge profile (ST) finishes the panel edges with the same Carbon Black surface treatment for uniform appearance across visible faces.
Order a sample panel before specifying the full project to confirm grade quality under your actual lighting.
