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Creative freedom realised with our expertise in veneers

There are many timber species suitable for the production of decorative wood veneers.

Within the Designer Range the specifier has complete freedom to choose any veneer that is commercially available. We can help specifiers with selection and provide samples of veneers and products which are useful during the project planning stage.

Cutting methods

		Quarter cut The log is cut along its length to form four separate 'quarter logs'. These are then sliced at 90 degrees to the growth rings to provide the sheets which give a striped appearance when assembled.
		Crown cut The log is simply sliced along its length, resulting in a figured appearance.
		Rotary cut The log is simply peeled to give a continuous veneer, generally used for constructional plywood. Veneer sheets cannot be matched except for general colour characteristics and their appearance is wild and flowery.

Veneer finish and protection

To enhance and protect veneered doors and doorsets, we recommend that they are fully finished with either Hyalux Natural or Hyalux Tint. Hyalux Natural is a clear polishing system which gives a durable, lustrous, satin finish emphasising the veneer grain, while Hyalux Tint offers the specifier a choice of translucent colours (British Standards or RAL) applied to the veneer. Alternative finishes can also be provided.

Integral to both the Hyalux Natural and the Hyalux Tint is the Hygienilac additive. This provides antibacterial protection against harmful bacteria such as C.diff, MRSA and Salmonella. Hygienilac works by preventing the bacteria's access to nutrients so their growth is inhibited and they will starve and die. It has a kill rate of 99.9 percent over a 24 hour period and remains effective for the lifetime of the lacquer. It does not employ silver technology and is completely UV stable. It is non-carcinogenic, non-mutagenic and non-skin sensitising. Hygienilac has been independently tested and verified by laboratories which will endorse the 99.9 percent kill rate. For further information contact Technical Services.

All veneered doors have hardwood lippings to both vertical edges softened with a 3mm radius, or alternatively to all 4 edges with top and bottom square edged. Lippings can either be exposed or concealed as required, to colour match or contrast with either the veneer or frame.