RICHLITE SUBSTAINABLE PAPER MATERIALS
THE LAST CUTTING BOARD YOU'LL EVER BUY.
Recycled paper. 3,000 PSI. NSF/ANSI 51 certified.
Built for prep lines, not display shelves.
ON PREP LINES AT
Q39 BBQ
MEAT MITCH BBQ
GATES BBQ
BURNT END BBQ
HOW IS RICHLITE MADE?
Strength Meets Substainability
Layers of high-quality engineered paper are infused with thermosetting resin before they are cut to length and laid up by hand. Richlite's signature surface texture comes from the natural variation in how the fibers lay within the paper. Each sheet is carefully stacked, alternating the direction of the paper for ultimate balance and stability. The stacks are pressed under heat and pressure, which bonds the layers of paper together and cures the product. The panels are then slowly cooled to produce a solid and stable sheet material.
WHAT IS RICHLITE
The Material that outlasts everything else.
Richlite is a premium paper composite material known for its durability, sustainability, and versatility. Fabricated under heat and pressure using FSC-certified recycled paper, Richlite surfaces provide a long-lasting alternative to stone, plastic, and traditional solid-surface materials. At Gauntt Board Company, we fabricate and install Richlite surfaces for Kansas City homes, restaurants, and commercial environments.
Who We Serve
FROM WASTE TO WEALTH
Tacoma to
Kansas City.
Nothing Wasted.
01
SOURCE
Raw Richlite sheet arrives from Rainier Co., Tacoma Washington.
02
CUT
Templated and CNC-cut to spec in our Mission, Kansas shop.
03
PROFILE
Edge profiled — square, beveled, or rounded to order.
04
FINISH
Surface finished, food-safe and NSF-verified before leaving the building.
05
ZERO WASTE
Every off-cut becomes sample boards, display pieces, or gifts. Nothing wasted.
RICHLITE & GBC FAQ SHEET
COMPOSITION
Recycled paper fiber + phenolic resin
CERTIFICATION
NSF/ANSI 51 — Food Equipment Material Safety
FDA STATUS
Food-safe approved
HEAT RESISTANCE
Up to 350°F continuous
SURFACE
Non-porous, knife-scar resistant, self-healing
SUBSTAINABILITY
Recycled paper — LEED applicable
ORIGIN
Rainier Richlite Co., Tacoma WA
DISTRIBUTION
GBC + McCray Lumber — Midwest exclusive
THE MATERIAL
not wood.
not plastic. something better
The material was developed in Tacoma, Washington by Rainier Richlite Co., whose process has remained the gold standard for paper-composite surfaces. The finished panel is consistent from face to core — cut, rout, profile, drill, or sand it without compromising any property. No veneers. No laminates. No surface coatings that wear away. What you see on the face runs identically through the center.
STOP REPLACING
BOARDS.
NSF-certified · Made in Kansas City · Ships nationwide · Wholesale terms available
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Some of the most common questions when it comes to Richlite and use cases.
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