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.
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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.
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.
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SOURCE
Recycled paper fiber sourced from FSC-certified mills. Rainier Richlite Co. in Tacoma, WA has run this process since 1943.
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COOL & SHEET
Panels are slowly cooled to produce a stable, solid sheet. Consistent from face to core — no veneers, no coatings, no surprises at the edge.
02
SATURATION
Layers of engineered paper are saturated with thermosetting resin. Each sheet is handled by hand for precise, even coverage.
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GBC FABRICATION
Raw sheet arrives at our Mission, KS shop. CNC-cut to your spec — any shape, dimension, edge profile. NSF-verified before it leaves the building.
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STACK & PRESS
Layers are stacked with alternating paper direction for balance and stability — then pressed under heat and pressure. The resin cures and bonds permanently.
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DELIVERY
Recycled paper fiber sourced from FSC-certified mills. Rainier Richlite Co. in Tacoma, WA has run this process since 1943.
SEE IT IN PERSON
TOUR THE
SHOP.
GBC is based in Mission, Kansas just 15 minutes outside of Kansas City. For wholesale accounts and qualified fabrication clients, Tim occasionally opens the shop for in-person visits. If you want to see the CNC table, touch the raw material, and watch the process — reach out.
START WITH A SAMPLE
ORDER A
SAMPLE FIRST.
The same boards that started the Q39 relationship are available for qualifying restaurant operators. Put one on your prep station. If it doesn't change your decision, send it back.
THE MATERIAL
NOT WOOD.
NOT PLASTIC.
SOMETHING BETTER
Richlite was developed in Tacoma, Washington in 1943 by Rainier Richlite Co. The process has remained the gold standard for paper-composite surfaces for over 80 years. Layers of FSC-certified recycled paper are saturated with thermosetting resin, stacked by hand, and compressed under high heat and pressure into a dense, non-porous panel.
The result is a material that performs like stone, machines like wood, and is certified for direct food contact. No veneers. No laminates. No surface coatings that wear away. What you see on the face runs identically through the center — cut it, rout it, profile it, drill it. Every edge looks finished.
GBC is the only Richlite fabricator and distributor in the Midwest. We source raw sheet stock direct from Rainier Richlite Co. in Tacoma and cut every board in our Mission, Kansas shop — 15 minutes outside Kansas City.
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
STOP REPLACING
BOARDS.
NSF-certified · Made in Kansas City · Ships nationwide · Wholesale terms available
AVAILABLE COLORS
RICHLITE COMES IN OPTIONS
Richlite is available in a range of colors and two standard thicknesses. Color runs through the full thickness of the panel — edges match faces. No paint. No veneer. What you see is what the material is.
BLACK DIAMOND
Most popular commercial color. Deep near-black. Hides wear.
SEQUOIA
Deep brown tones. Warm and natural. Works well in residential settings.
DUNE
Warm off-white / tan. Light and clean. Architecturally popular.
PEBBLE
Mid-tone gray-brown. Versatile neutral. Works in any kitchen palette.
FOREST
Deep cool green undertone. Less common, more distinctive. Custom projects.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Some of the most common questions when it comes to Richlite and use cases.
WHAT ELSE ARE WE UP TO?
MADE
IN THE
MIDDLE
Q39 BBQ has been a Kansas City staple since opening in 2014. Season 1 goes inside the kitchens that define KC's food culture and what's next on the season for the BBQ giant.
PRICING STRUCTURE
THREE TIERS
ONE MATERIAL
TIER 1
RETAIL
For individual buyers, gift purchases, and single-location orders under minimum quantity. Full retail pricing applies.
$199
SMALL
BOARD
MEDIUM
BOARD
$299
LARGE
BOARD
$399
BUTCHER
BLOCK
$499
TIER 2 - MOST COMMON
WHOLESALE
For restaurant groups, food service operators, and qualifying single-location buyers. W9 required. Minimum quantities apply.
$199
SMALL
BOARD
SMALL
BOARD
$199
MEDIUM
BOARD
$299
LARGE
BOARD
$299
TIER 3
DISTRIBUTION
For architects, fabricators, cabinetmakers, and distributors. Volume minimums required. LEED documentation provided.
$199
RAW
SHEET
MINIMUM
ORDER
$199
MEDIUM
BOARD
$299
LARGE
BOARD
$299
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Fill out the form. We'll review your application and follow up within 24 hours. For multi-location restaurant groups, we may schedule a call to discuss volume structure.
Please contact tim@gbckc.com with any additional questions
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GAUNTT BOARD COMPANY · MISSION, KS