Uni-FormWood™ Laminates
Provide a look more beautiful that Mother Nature intended. Uni-FormWood™ laminates feature guaranteed color and grain consistency and are surprisingly less expensive than their naturally imperfect, real species counterparts. These reconstituted wood veneer is defect-free, identical from sheet to sheet, and are offered on your choice of backers from paper to plywood.
Uni-FormWood™ is a man-made, obeche-based wood product that has been formed and dyed to exemplify a myriad of wood species. The process begins by rotary slicing the logs to yield sheets of veneer. The veneer is dyed for color by soaking in nontoxic water-based dyes for about 12 hours. The sheets are then collated in stacks, with a layer of transparent glue between each sheet. The collated veneer goes into a mold, which presses them together to form a solid block of wood. The block is then sliced to yield veneer of a certain design or wood structure, depending on the type of cut.
Features and Benefits:
- Affordable, real wood option to expensive exotics
- Consistent color and grain from sheet to sheet
- Environmentally friendly alternative to rare species
- Over 40 patterns available
- Applies like standard veneer
- Available in paper-back, NBL®, TP, DB, and Architectural Panels
Technical Specifications:
- Machine Surface Sand: 150 grit
- Standard Size: 4' x 8'
- Maximum Size: 4' x 11'
Storage:
- Best to store in a climate controlled environment. (Heated in winter/Air-conditioned in summer.)
- Relative humidity of 35% is best.
- Avoid exposure to sunlight.
- Can be stored at least 12 months in dry and cool (15-25°C/58-76°F) conditions.
General Application Information
- Inspect material for satisfaction of quality and grade prior to lamination.
- All veneer should be acclimated prior to application.
- Ideal temperature for application is 70-80°F.
- Ideal humidity is 35%
- Surface must be clean, dry and smooth (free of dust, grease, wax) to ensure a good bond.
- Veneer scrapers are recommended for hand application to allow for maximum pressure. "J" rollers are not recommended.
- Adhesive should be allowed to cure for 48 hours prior to finishing.
