What is Eveneer Prefinished?

Eveneer Prefinished comprises Eveneer real timber veneer pressed on a high pressure laminate back, factory finished with high performance polishes complete with UV inhibitors. This results in a sophisticated and high quality timber surface that can be applied directly to a panel or piece of furniture with no need for additional polishing. A ready to use wooden panel designed to bring out the essential character of the wood through natural textures and low gloss levels.  FSC® certified and E0.

Elton Group offers Eveneer Prefinished as a flexible sheet or as panels ready pressed on 16, 25, 32mm E0 MR MDF board.

Advantages

• Ready polished with high quality polyurethane and a brushed 3D texture
• Large sheet sizes 3050 x 1300, matching 1mm edging
• FSC® certified and E0
• Manufactured exclusively with wood from agricultural plantations and sustainable forests
• Applied the same way as an HPL laminate and protected with a peel-off film
• Postformable with a minimum bending radius of 20mm
• Ensures consistency across multiple installers

Dimensions

Sheets
3050mm x 1300mm or 2500mm x 1250mm
Nominal Thickness:
1mm
Weight: 1.1kg/m²

Panels
3000mm x 1200mm
Nominal thickness:
18mm – on 16mm E0 MR MDF
27mm – on 25mm E0 MR MDF
34mm – on 32mm E0 MR MDF

Characteristics

Bending Radius Average Longitudinal: 20mm
Bending Radius Average Transversal: 20mm
Postforming temperature: 145°C
Dimensional variations Longitudinal: 0.4%
Dimensional variations Transversal: 1.2%
Abrasion Resistance EN438-2,10(2016): Touch > 20, Groove/Wax > 25  Taber turns
Cold Liquid Resistance UNI EN 12720 (2013): A
Stain Resistance EN438-2,26(2016): Touch/Groove/Wax: No Effect
Lightfastness (Xenotest) EN438-2,27(2016): > 2 Grey Scale
Formaldehyde Emission EN717-2: 0.2mg/m2h

Finishes

TOUCH (New finish – Gloss <5%)
Preserves the natural appearance and texture of the wood.

GROOVE (Polyurethane – Gloss 5%)
A grooved tactile effect, this exclusive finish enhances the natural depth of the wood texture.

WAX (Polyurethane – Gloss 5%)
Reproduces a wood treated with wax and natural oils with a smooth, matt (5% gloss) surface.

SILK (Polyurethane – Gloss 15%)
A traditional, refined finish with a brightness that recalls the look and feel of traditional furniture.

Colour consistency

As with traditional wood, so with Eveneer Prefinished surfaces it is not possible to guarantee an absolute consistency in colour between one batch and another. Therefore, a slight colour difference between two sets of panels cannot be considered a defect.

Reaction to light

All woods, including Eveneer Prefinished, react to direct and indirect light, both natural and artificial (such as incandescent and fluorescent lamps). Therefore a change of the surface colour and appearance over time is a natural characteristic, not a defect. In particular, heat and humidity will interact with light to accelerate the ageing process. Furthermore, when exposed to direct and strong light, pastel coloured, melamine-finished patterns can undergo sudden and irregular changes in the original colour.

Cleaning and maintenance

Eveneer Prefinished surfaces are easy to clean using a damp cloth and mild soap or non-abrasive wood cleaning products. Do not use abrasive cleaners, pads, or harsh solvents. Do not allow any solvent, acetone or trichloroethylene to come in contact with the surface. Accidental spills, splatters or over sprays should be wiped off immediately with a soft cloth and mild soap. If done immediately the solvents should not have an effect on the veneer. Alcohol (eg. methylated spirits), ammonia and other light solvents may be used for tougher stains.

Eveneer Prefinished can be handled stocked and worked mainly as a traditional HPL sheet. However, some specific features of wood surfaces require particular care.

Storage

Eveneer Prefinished sheets must be stacked flat, horizontally, face to face, at an ambient temperature between 10C and 30C and a relative humidity between 40% and 60%. If the sheets are to be rolled, care should be taken to avoid bending or cracking. Contact Elton Group for rolling instructions.  It is not recommended that the veneer be stored in rolls.

As for all wood surfaces, they must be protected from sunlight and humidity. Wrap in dark, opaque plastic to assure stability.

The sheets are always to be handled by 2 people.

Peel-off film

Eveneer Prefinished is supplied with a clear protective film. We recommend that you leave the film on the surface while working the veneer. Colour uniformity and quality checks should be carried out on the sheets before working with the veneer. The protective film is clear enough that you may inspect the material without removing it. When in doubt peel the film in the area, or up to the area that is suspect. The recommended shelf life of the peel-off protective film is 1 year. After this date the adhesive may begin to react with the polyurethane surface. Please check the manufacture date on the peel-off film.

Substrates

Typical substrates are plywood, MDF and particleboard. The more resistant the substrate is to dimensional change (shrinking and expansion from changes in humidity and temperature) the better the result. The substrate must be smooth and free of grease, wax, dust, oil, silicones, etc. All raised areas must be sanded or filled so that the surface is smooth. The substrate must be uniform in thickness.

Conditioning

Before application it is absolutely necessary to condition the Eveneer Prefinished sheet and substrate in the same place for at least 24 hours.

Counterbalancing

To ensure appropriate counterbalancing it is advisable to use the same type of product, although HPL with characteristics that match those of the face may also be used. In any event, specific production tests should be carried out to assess the appropriateness of the product. Taking into consideration the dimensional tolerances of the substrate, a <3.5mm/1m bow on all liner backed laminated panels and <2.5mm/1m on all G2S laminated panels is standard.

Application tips

A good vinyl adhesive is recommended for stronger adhesion.

Flat Press
Eveneer Prefinished sheets can be adhered in a hot or cold press at a maximum temperature of 60 – 70C and with pressure values suitable to the kind of glue used. Clean platens thoroughly to avoid dents and damage to the finished surface. Damage to the polished surface caused by particles between the metal platens and the surface is difficult to repair. The protective film must be perfectly laid out on the surface to avoid thickness-related marks. Platen glue must be applied in a quantity such as to avoid lateral leakage under pressure and damage to the decorative surface. When using heat-hardening glue, the press temperature should never exceed 105°/110°C for longer than one minute. Too high pressure and temperature as well as too long in the press may cause: panel bowing, release of glue from the protective peel off film onto the surface, irregular variation of the finish brightness or even deterioration of the polyurethane surface with a consequent irreversible change of wood colour.

Contact Adhesive
To avoid bubbling when applying with neoprene or contact adhesive, be sure to allow adequate drying time prior to application so that the solvents (or water, if the contact adhesive is water based) can evaporate Always follow the adhesive manufacturers instructions.

Postforming
Eveneer Prefinished can be post-formed utilising similar equipment and techniques used with HPL. The post forming temperature is 145°C. In the static postforming process, an excessively rapid rate of plug fall in conjunction with a failure to properly regulate the temperature can lead to fractures on the curve. If the plug stays on the decorative surface for too long it may cause a blistering effect on the polish. In the dynamic postforming process, if the panel moves forwards too quickly fractures may form on the curve. The edge that is being sheathed must be of regular and constant curvature along its entire length. Glue applied to the surface must be of appropriate grammage in order to avoid detachment and surface defects. The pressure rollers and bars that make up the curving envelope must be kept very clean, be accurately regulated along the outline of the curved edge, and be fully sheathed in plastic (the rollers) of between 50 and 80 Shore hardness. When post-forming with the wax finish it is important to remove the protective film prior to form. If the protective film is not removed prior to the post-forming the film will burn and adhere to the veneer.

Given the complexity of different processes, industrial production tests are always advisable.

Edges
Finish any exposed edges of the Eveneer Prefinished sheet on your finished product to prevent moisture absorption into the timber layer. This is most easily done with an aqua stop pen.

Cutting
Panel saws or table saws may be used to cut Eveneer Prefinished before or after lamination. Panels should not be machined within 24 hours of pressing. Routers for trimming edges after bonding must have a smooth, clean base plate, so that the surface of the veneer will not be scratched. Use carbide-tipped bits with ball bearing guide rolls. Keep the bits sharp. Drilling into Eveneer Prefinished may be done with standard wood bits or with router bits. Use a flat, smooth or fine file for a final edge finishing. You may consider applying a light or dark stain to the edge to hide the phenolic line.

Specification

We have prepared a sample short form specification to help you specify Eveneer Prefinished timber veneer. Please highlight and copy and paste the relevant details into your specification sheet. You can add other clauses as appropriate.
*delete as applicable.

Samples

Eveneer Prefinished is available in 100mm x 100mm samples.

Samples are sent by Australia Post regular mail service.
Requests received by 2pm will be processed same day.

To order samples visit the Range page, click on the desired product and add to sample cart. At the end of your session proceed to sample cart, at the top right hand of your screen, fill in your details and complete your sample order.

Terms and Conditions
Elton Group – Terms and Conditions of Sale

General Information
Info-EveneerPrefinished

Fire Test
Eveneer Prefinished Fire Certificate- Group 2 MAR 2017