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.

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, ammonia and other light solvents may be used for tougher stains.

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.

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.

Prefinished Timber Veneer
Eveneer Prefinished insert veneer name
(If FSC® certification is required, please specify)

Contact
Elton Group
1-5 Brough St Springvale 3171 Victoria Australia
T +61 3 8555 2235 F +61 3 8555 3009
enquire@eltongroup.com

Grain Direction
As indicated on the drawings (with crown cut veneers note the direction and location of the crowns)

Substrate
MDF/Particleboard/Plywood/Other* including thickness (mm)

Backing
Good 1 side (with a laminate back) or Good 2 sides (Eveneer Prefinished on both sides of the panel) G1S/G2S*

Edges
1mm thick matching veneer edging. Finish any exposed edges of the Eveneer Prefinished sheet on your finished product with a wipe on polyurethane or aqua stop pen in a <5% gloss.