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Reconstituted timber veneer, consistently classy
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Almond
Crown
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California Burl
Burl
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Charred
Planked
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Chinchilla
Quartered
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Chocolate
Quartered
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Cirrus
Quartered
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Cuban
Quartered
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Cumulus
Crown
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Dusk
Quartered
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Espresso
Quartered
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Even Walnut
Crown
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Frosted Oak
Planked
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Grigio
Quartered
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Havana
Planked
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Mallee
Quartered
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Metro
Quartered
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Midnight
Quartered
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Milkwood
Quartered
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Mink
Quartered
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Pashmina
Planked
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Ravenna
Planked
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Ristretto
Quartered
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Romano
Quartered
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Saltwood
Crown
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Sottsass Dark Brown
Special
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Sottsass Grey
Special
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Sottsass Orange
Special
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Sottsass Red
Special
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Spicewood
Quartered
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Strata Oak
Quartered
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Umber
Planked
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Urbino
Quartered
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Vienna Oak Flamed
Crown
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Vienna Oak Planked
Planked
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Walnut Burl
Planked
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Xilo Planked Black
Planked
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Xilo Planked Grey
Planked
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Xilo Planked Sand
Planked
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Xilo Planked White
Planked
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Xilo Walnut Planked
Planked
TYPES
ALPIlignum
Recut timber veneers where rotary peeled timber is colour enhanced, reformed to a square log and then sliced into rectangular veneer sheets. This results in veneer free from the splits, holes and discolouration. Even in colour and pattern, matching joinery elements, integrating future additions and replacing damaged panels is much easier. ALPIlignum is made for Elton Group by the world’s leading manufacturer of recut veneer, ALPI, in Italy, from Poplar grown in agricultural plantations and Ayous timbers grown in FSC certified sustained yield forests. Founded over a century ago, the firm’s revolutionary recut veneer was the first product of its type and remains one of the most iconic.Natural
With timeless appeal and endless utility, natural timber veneer continues to inspire with its strength, durability and inherent aesthetic beauty. Assembled with a refined pattern, each sheet tells a story of the tree from which it came, while maintaining a level of homogeneity made possible by an exacting curatorial process. Dyeing, smoking or ageing further the range of available colours while maintaining the unique grain of the wood species.
FEATURES
Eveneer Raw is a curated range of timber veneers produced from wood species grown in agricultural plantations and well managed forests. Thoughtfully composed timber patterns and a wide range of contemporary colours make Eveneer Raw more suited to modern manufacturing processes, saving materials and time.
Eveneer Raw requires finishing, allowing you to specify your own wood finish, from oil or wax through to polyurethane or acrylic, in your preferred gloss level and achieve smooth, seam-free edges .
ADVANTAGES
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Wide range of contemporary colours. Environmentally traceable, sustainable and certified.
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Standard sheet sizes for better yield, less waste.
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More suited to modern furniture manufacturing processes, saving time and materials.
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Produced exclusively with wood from agricultural plantations and well managed forests.
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Matching timber edging.
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Unique designer veneers.
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Your choice of wood finish.
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Seamless edge detail.
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Complementary Eveneer WoodWall and Eveneer Profiles.
APPLICATIONS
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Wall and ceiling panelling
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Joinery
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Furniture
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Acoustic panelling
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STANDARD DIMENSIONS
Timber Veneered Panels*
Length: 2400/2700/3000mm (+ overtrim)
Width: 1200mm (+ overtrim)
Thickness: typically 18/25/32mm
Timber Veneer Sheets
Layons, paperbacked or multilay
Length: 2400/2700/3000mm (+ overtrim)
Width: 1200mm (+ overtrim)
Thickness: 0.55/0.6/1.5mm (tolerance +/- 0.08mm)
Timber Veneer Leaves
Length: 2500/2800/3150mm (+ overtrim)
Width: 640mm +/- 20mm
Thickness: 0.55 – 0.6mm (tolerance +/- 0.08mm)
Timber Veneer Edging Rolls
Length: 50m
Width: 22/38mm
Thickness: 0.5mm (some items also 1.5mm)*Other sizes/thicknesses available on application
MOISTURE CONTENT
8% – 12%
SPECIFIC WEIGHT
Depending on the base wood used varies from 450 – 650kg/m3 with 12% moisture content
REACTION TO LIGHT
All timbers change colour over time when subjected to direct and indirect light, both natural and artificial. In addition, heat and humidity will accelerate the ageing process and finished colour may also be affected by such things as staining, polish, excessive heat and reaction to glues and other chemicals. To minimise this change we recommend the use of a toner in the finishing system as well as sufficient amounts of UV inhibitor in each coat of polish at a percentage recommended by your qualified polisher.
COLOUR CONSISTENCY
ALPIlignum recut ‘logs’ produce approximately 1000 leaves of veneer. Within these logs the variation is minimal, however, as with fabric, carpets, etc, logs can vary in colour by up to 10% due to natural variations in the timbers, their absorption characteristics and different toner batches.
Natural veneers come from a variety of species. Veneer grains and colours will vary from log to log, within the same species and even within the same log. Our colouring systems and exacting curatorial process aim to even out these variations over multiple sheets, but a variation from sheet to sheet is to be expected.
Different polishing systems can also change the finished colour of the veneer. In large or lengthy projects it is important to manage the integration of a new log into the fit-out to avoid noticeable variations, e.g. do not use veneer from 2 different logs in the same section of wall panelling, or piece of joinery.
REACTION TO FIRE
Eveneer Raw has achieved Group 2 when pressed on Fire Rated MDF or Group 3 when pressed onto standard MRMDF board according to Specification A2.4 of the Building Code of Australia, BCA C1.10a Fire Hazard Properties, Wall and Ceiling Linings/Coverings. Samples were tested in accordance with AS 5637.1:2015 Determination of fire hazard properties Part 1: Wall and Ceiling Linings/Coverings.
HOW EVENEER RAW (ALPIlignum) IS MADE
Peeling
Poplar, Ayous or Limewood logs are rotary peeled into thin sheets with a peeling machine and then cut into the sizes required for the manufacturing process.
Toning
The core of this process is in the toning of the sheets to obtain the required colour. Thanks to the constant research on wood toning carried out by the manufacturer, toning systems based only on water cycles have been developed.
Wood sheets are impregnated by immersion into steel tanks at controlled temperatures with the addition of soluble colours made of an organic structure and therefore without chrome or other heavy metals.
Drying
During the retoning process, moisture reaches 100%. Through the drying of the retoned veneer sheets in hot air dryers, the excess moisture is eliminated. After coming out of the drying tunnel, retoned veneer sheets undergo a further quality selection.
Composition
According to the wood species to be reproduced or the selected design, the retoned veneers are mixed, superimposed with the same fibre direction and piled up for pressing.
Gluing
The pack of sheets is then put into a gluing roller that spreads some glue on each sheet. The gluing operation serves two important functions: it transforms the pack of sheets into a monolith and determines particular patterns according to the colour of glue used.
Pressing
The block of glued sheets is put into a flat press or presses with particular moulds according to the design to be obtained. The different moulds determine the crown and/or burl designs. At the end of this stage we have a compact rectangular block a few metres long and about 700mm wide and high.
Slicing
The compact rectangular block is squared and sanded before being sliced or sawn to obtain veneers or boards.
Final Control
Every sheet undergoes accurate quality controls and, if necessary, is repaired by experts using cabinet making techniques.
↑ Rotary peeling the veneer
↑ Veneer blocks prior to pressing
↑ Square log ready for slicing Eveneer
Is Eveneer Raw made from real wood?
Yes, it is made from veneers of natural wood and preserves all the typical characteristics of natural wood: its main advantages compared to natural wood are surface homogeneity, more even colouring and standard dimensions. The process of creating Eveneer Raw Alpilignum comprises an initial peeling followed by slicing, that is why it is known as recut.
Can Eveneer Raw be finished using the traditional polishing systems used for other types of wood?
Yes it can, without causing any significant changes.
Does Eveneer Raw require special polish?
No it doesn’t. It only requires a polish with high wetting power and good resistance to yellowing which has already been designed for deep pore wood or light-coloured wood such as maple and birch. Please note that the use of good UV absorbers in the topcoat increases the resistance of finished products to light.
Can Eveneer Raw be finished with water-based polishes?
Yes it can, without causing any problems*, but bear in mind that specific hardwood emulsion must be used, since this wood usually has a slightly acid reaction.
* Smoked or Dyed Naturals may experience unexpected colour change with some polishes, particularly water-based. Please check first on an offcut.QUANTITIES
Please contact us when your project requires large quantities of veneer so that we can work with you to ensure stock availability.
PANEL STABILITY
To prevent your veneered panels from warping and/or bowing, they are backed with a timber veneer of similar thickness and strength (backing veneer). For surfaces that will not be seen any colour veneer may be used, this is known as Good One Side (G1S) with BAMO back (back at manufacturer’s option). If both surfaces will be visible the face veneer should be used both sides, Good Two Sides (G2S).
LENGTHS
Eveneer Raw timber veneers are available in 2500mm, 2800mm or 3100mm lengths, please refer to the individual item for its length. If longer lengths are required it is necessary to specify whether the veneer is to be joined end to end or perhaps the veneer would be better run in a different direction and joined side to side. If joined end to end the joint will be obvious so should be dealt with as a design feature and may be best book-matched, but when joined side to side the joint is virtually invisible. The direction of the veneer grain should be indicated on your drawings.
MATCHING + JOINING
The method used to slice veneer results in a tight (smooth) side and a loose (rough) side. Eveneer Raw should be pressed with the tight side to the panel, so that the loose side is sanded back towards the tighter/ smoother grain. It is generally recommended that Eveneer Raw sheets be slip matched (joined side by side), however, if you are using a burl pattern, e.g. Coco-Burl, to simulate the look of natural burls, it is recommended to cut the sheets down into halves or thirds and book-match the sheets to achieve a symmetrical effect (one piece tight side down, the next, tight side up).
COLOURS
Eveneer Raw ALPIlignum ‘logs’ produce approximately 1000 leaves of veneer. Within these logs the variation is minimal, however, as with fabric, carpets, etc, logs from different colour batches can vary in colour by up to 10% due to natural variations in the timbers, their absorption of the dyes and different dye batches. Different coating systems can also change the finished colour of the veneer. In large or lengthy projects it is important to manage the integration of a new log into the fit-out to avoid noticeable variations, e.g. do not use veneer from 2 different logs in the same section of wall panelling.
Eveneer Raw Naturals are made up of natural veneers, mainly European Oak, and will exhibit a range of colour variation. We have created carefully curated ‘layons’ (large sheets of joined veneer in a planked pattern, suited to standard manufacturing methods)
CROWNS
Most Eveneer timber veneers exhibit a quartered (also known as straight) grain, while some have a pattern known as crown. In conventional veneers, the crown is caused by the tapering shape of the tree and in Eveneer this pattern is replicated in the manufacturing process. Our pattern diagrams give an indication of the full leaf pattern – 2 leaves make up a full panel. Please indicate the direction of the grain on your drawings and how you would like your crowns to appear on the finished joinery item. It is possible to change both the direction and spacing of the crowns, if the application requires, in which case you should discuss the layout of the veneer with your joiner.
EDGING
Matching veneer edging rolls are available for Eveneer Raw products in 0.5mm thickness. Some items are also available in 1.5mm thickness.
Please note that the edging may come from a different log of veneer and will be subject to the same natural variations as the face veneer. This is not usually an issue for edges seen on a different plane to the face material but when edges are in the same plane (such as end panels) it is important to take the time to check the colour against the face material supplied and it may be preferable to use face material instead.
REACTION TO LIGHT
All timbers change colour over time when subjected to direct and indirect light, both natural and artificial. In addition, heat and humidity will accelerate the ageing process and finished colour may also be affected by such things as staining, polish, excessive heat in panel production and reaction to glues and other chemicals. Some timber colours change more than others. To minimise this change we recommend the use of a toner in the finishing system as well as sufficient amounts of UV inhibitor in each coat of polish at a percentage recommended by your qualified polisher. However, we stress that no timber products or finishes will withstand prolonged exposure to light without exhibiting some change over time, therefore, we do not recommend the use of Eveneer in areas subject to high light exposure.
FINISHING
Veneered surfaces require finishing to protect them from marking and the effects of humidity and light. There are many finishes available from Oils and Waxes through to Polyurethane, Acrylic Modified Polyurethane, and Polyester. The finish you use will generally be determined by the appearance and/or hardness required. Your cabinet maker or polish supplier should be consulted on the product most suitable for your application. Some important points to discuss with your polisher.
Isolator Layer
We recommend the application of a polyurethane isolator layer to separate the salts and tannins in the timber from any chemical reactions with the polish.
Choking
Eveneer Raw is an open pored timber and can be finished to achieve either an open pore or closed pore (smooth) look. For a closed pore look the finish should be described as fully choked.Gloss Level
As a general guide: matt can be described as 0 = 10% gloss level, low sheen 10 = 25%, satin 25 = 50%, semi-gloss 50 = 80% and high gloss 80 = 100%. (Source: Master Painters Institute).
Yellowing
Some polyurethanes are more yellow than others and may also become more yellow with age. To minimise this, we recommend the use of non-yellowing finishes. To date, the clearest finish available is acrylic modified polyurethane.
UV Protection
It is recommended that Eveneer Raw be finished with a polish that includes suitable quantities of UV inhibitors or absorbers in each coat of polish.
Antimicrobial Protection
If required, an antimicrobial additive, compatible with the polishing system, may be added to the lacquer prior to spraying.
Appearance
It is important to note that the colour of the timber will be changed by the application of a finish. The best way to determine the potential colour change on a piece of raw veneer is to moisten the surface with a damp cloth.
Staining/Toning
The colour of Eveneer Raw can be changed to achieve a specific colour and/or to improve its light fastness. For larger changes in colour, staining is the preferred method. After sanding, an oil-based, wiping or penetrating stain is applied by hand, prior to polishing. For small changes in colour, toning may be used. Toning is achieved by adding colour to the first (closest to the timber) coats of polish. Finally, it is important for you to arrange for a polished sample of the veneer specified, indicative of the final finish, to be provided by the cabinet maker responsible for the project. It is recommended that you also run fabrication tests to determine the potential for colour change.
Water based finishes
Special attention is needed when using water-based polish, due to the hygroscopic nature of wood veneer. Any water-based polish used must remain stable in moderately acid pH (4–6) conditions, such as products specifically formulated for acidic broad-leaved (hardwood) types of wood. Elton Group recommends following the instructions of the polish manufacturer and conducting preliminary tests before proceeding.OUR COMMITMENT
Wood is one of our few renewable resources and those of us in the forest products industry have a responsibility to ensure protection and wise utilisation of the forests so that they will be available for future generations.
Verve Veneer is committed to supplying timber veneers in accordance with advanced environmental standards for forests, water utilisation and raw material utilisation.
Our global agent for Eveneer is FSC® certified (Forest Stewardship Council®) FSC Licence Code FSC-C020940. The FSC label indicates that the wood used in the production of the veneer originates from sustainably managed forests according to strict environmental, social and economic standards and other controlled sources. Another important milestone they have reached in forest management is attainment of OLB certification (Origine et Legalité du Bois OLB-CERT-090501) testifying to the legality and the traceability of forestry operations and industrial wood processing in Cameroon. OLB certification means we can assure our customers of compliance with regulations relating to forestry management, environment, hygiene, health, safety at work, taxation, employment contracts, procurement and export of wood; we also provide certification of the timber’s geographical origin and its traceability to primary processing.
RAW MATERIALS
Poplar and Ayous are the fundamental raw materials for the production of ALPIlignum while our Natural veneers are sliced from a number of veneer-grade wood species.
Harvesting of logs is designed to protect the environment and regenerate the species used.
Poplar
Poplar has been cultivated for decades in Italy using agricultural methods. The Italian plantation poplar, populus sp. euro-americana, is grown in high rainfall areas, mainly in the Pandania Plain, Northern Italy, as a crop alternative to corn, rice or soya. Trees are harvested every 10 – 12 years. The plantations are SGS (Societe Generale de Surveillance) certified for environmental sustainability. SGS founded in 1878 are the world’s leading independent environmental inspection, verification, testing and certification company.
Ayous
These veneers come from a single specie of tree and are not purchased on the open market but are sourced from the manufacturer. The Cameroon forest concessions are operated under a strict and detailed forest management plan in accordance, with Cameroon forestry regulation (Law No. 94/01– decree 95/531) designed to achieve maximum sustainability and the lowest environmental impact. The total volume of wood harvested is never greater than the wood volume regrowth in the same area.
In April 2009 the forestry and wood processing operations were awarded OLB certification. In 2023 they were awarded FSC certification.
Other wood species
Our Natural veneers are sourced from sustainably managed and harvested forests. Sustainably managed native forests are a natural ecosystem and consequently have high biodiversity. Such forests are managed in accordance with strict laws and regulations to protect biodiversity, endangered species, water quality and other environmental values. Sustainable harvest means that the amount of timber that grows back each year is greater than, or equal to, the amount harvested.
ADHESIVES
The adhesive used in the manufacturing process is a special formula of low formaldehyde urea resin.
DYES
Dyes are water based aniline, similar to those used in textiles with no organic thinners, chrome, heavy metals or chlorines. These dyes meet the strict German law of Aromatic Amine, Faberstoffeverboliste, DTD July 27, 1994.
FORMALDEHYDE
Eveneer Raw has European E1 certification = formaldehyde emission of less than 0.1ppm (according to European Norm EN 717-1) or less than 2.5mg/m2 per hour (according to European Norm EN 717-2). WFI and CATAS certificates can be downloaded from our website. E0 is also available subject to quantity and lead time. Birdseye and burl patterns may have emissions more than 3.5mg/m2 per hour due to more adhesive being used in the process. We suggest that normal OH&S timber veneer use practices are followed when using this product.
VOCs
Eveneer Raw veneers have negligible VOCs (volatile organic compounds). Any contribution to VOCs and formaldehyde in veneered panels is not generally due to the veneer, but due to the substrate, glues and coating. If the finished veneer panels are required to be E0 and low VOC, please specify all substrates, glues and coatings to be E0 and Low VOC.
OPERATIONS
Eveneer Raw is produced in line with the strictest European Ecological Regulations. The health and safety of the work place is protected through state of the art wood-dust suction systems, purification systems for the water used in the dyeing process as well as environmental systems for the disposal of solvents from the plants. Innovative manufacturing assures maximum product yield and all wood scraps generated during the process are recycled.
↑ Rotary peeling the logs for maximum yield
Certifications
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FSC (Forest Stewardship Council)
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OLB (Origine et Légalité des Bois OLB CERT-090501) Legal origin of Ayous
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SGS (Certificate of Conformity No01/015P) Legal origin of Poplar
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EUTR (European Union Timber Regulation) Declaration
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Formaldehyde Emissions EN 717
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FOR THE MANUFACTURER
Veneer and veneered panels should not be exposed to bright light, excessive heat, high-humidity, chemicals, water and other liquids. Avoid even temporary contact with water and other liquids and avoid any moisture on the product surface. Store flat at least 200mm from the floor and keep covered with plastic sheeting and/or a cover sheet. It is preferable for veneered boards to be coated immediately after sanding, because raw wood exposed to air may oxidise and discolour. To protect from the effects of light and dry air or wind, always keep the raw veneer and uncoated veneered panels completely covered with a panel of flat plywood, MDF, etc. Keep the humidity range of the storage area between 40% and 70% (RH). When transporting veneer, care must be taken to keep it dry, protected from air/wind and clean from road dirt and dust. As in all wood working operations, it is essential that adequate protection is taken against the contact and the breathing of wood dust when processing, and that normal workplace hygiene practices are followed.FOR THE SPECIFIER AND END USER
In general, timber veneered surfaces should be kept clean and dry, out of bright light, in a controlled environment.
Dusting
Use a soft dry cloth or feather duster.
Polishing
Use a high quality furniture polish and a soft dry cloth. It is recommended the polish used not contain any silicone as this may cause re-coating or refurbishment problems at a later date. Do not use harsh cleaners, chemicals, bleach, ammonia or solvents that affect the surface finish. Abrasive cleaners will of scratch the surface and reduce the visual clarity.
Extreme Temperature Changes
The expansion or contraction of timber due to extreme temperature changes may cause damage to the surface coating. Care should be taken in air conditioned or heated environments or next to windows to keep temperature changes within reasonable limits. Use heat resistant place mats under hot items to avoid heat damage.
Spillages
Spillages should be cleaned with a damp cloth as soon as possible as moisture may cause damage to the coating. High humidity, steam and excessive water in contact with the coating may cause the coating to crack and if it gets under the coating causes staining of the veneer surface. If spilled, chemical substances and alcohol should be removed immediately from all veneered surfaces.
Dirty or Greasy Marks
After first wiping with a dry cloth, wipe with a cloth lightly dampened with a mixture of water and a high quality furniture polish. Persistent dirty or greasy marks may be removed with a mild, nonabrasive proprietary cleaner appropriate for the type of surface finish. The appropriateness of the cleaner should be sought from the surface coating or cleaner manufacturer. The effect of the cleaner on the surface should be tested on a hidden or a less conspicuous section of the finished veneer surface.
Bright light and UV
Direct sunlight, very bright indirect light and excessive heat should be avoided on all internal veneered surfaces because fading, bleaching or colour changes to the surface coating and the veneer may occur. Use curtains, blinds and UV filter-membranes on windows to reduce the intensity of the light. Excessive hot sunshine may dry the veneer surface more quickly than the veneer substrate thereby causing small surface checks parallel to the grain to appear and possibly damage the surface coating.
Eveneer is supplied in the raw form and we do not have control over the finishes/clear coats used in fabrication. Please contact your fabricator or coatings supplier for specific care instructions or warranties for the finished product.