natzura woods

Gifted by nature
Crafted by man

CONTENTS

Gifted by nature

Era
Lumiere Night
Midnight Forest
Vintage Canvas
Bourbon Dark Forest
Dark Cinnamon
Roasted Almond
Spiced Ginger
Hatched Flakes

02-07
04
04
05
05
06
06
07
07

Shimmer
Gold Shimmer
Silver Shimmer
Copper Shimmer

08-11
10
10
10

Elite
Royal Ebony Crme
African Ebony
Imperial Ziricote
Real Vintage Oak

12-17
14
15
16
17

Light
Figured Maple
Figured Ash
Figured Sycamore
Knotty Pine
Anegre
White Ash
Tulip
American Maple
Golden Cherry
Sycamore
Koto
Eucalyptus
Chen Chen
White Beech
Larch
Steamed Beech

18-25
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20
21
21
22
22
22
23
23
23
24
24
24
24
24
24

Medium
Double Coloured Chestnut
Figured Olive Ash
Multicoloured Tulip
Aromatic Cedar
Paldao
Guiabao
American Red Elm
Red Oak Crown
White Oak Crown
American Cherry
Red Cedar
White Oak Quarter
Golden Cedar
Afromosia
Golden Wood
Silver Oak
Mahogany
Khaya
Jatoba
Zebrano
Red Oak Quarter
Ovangkol
Tineo

26-33
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29
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30
30
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32
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Dark
Sapele Pommele
Gabon Wood
Wenge Crown
Louro Preto
Rosewood
Mountain Santos
American Walnut Crown
Sucupira
Sapele Crown
Kuru Pao
Esplendido Ebano
Ipe
Sapele Quarter
Moibi
Makore
American Walnut Quarter
Bibolo
Wenge Quarter
Atlantic Jarrah
Ebony
Golden Wenge
Caramel Streaks
Bubinga

34-41
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40
40
40
40
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40
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41

Mystique
Black Diamond Oak
Barkburn
Oak Albura

42-51
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44
45

Choco Lure
Mellon Dew
Castanea Rays
Desert Storm
Dusk Dew
Satinox
Texas Wilderness
Blush Wood
Tropical Stallion
Caramel Dusk
Coco Flame
Deep Grain
Dark Diva
Oak Granito
Afro Barks
Molten Chocolate
Smoggy Wood
Dark Bean
Oak Dew
Mirage
Hazelwood
Roadenza
Inferno
Silky Sheen
Antique Tree
Natural Bark

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51

Dyed
Dyed White Ash White
Dyed Oak Dark Ash
Dyed White Ash Black
Dyed Koto Dark Cinnamon
Dyed Koto Light Coffee
Dyed Koto Coffee
Dyed Koto White
Dyed Koto Superior White
Dyed Koto Light Caffeine
Dyed Koto Marble White
Dyed Koto Valley Grey
Dyed Koto Black Silk
Dyed Koto Nut Brown
Dyed Koto Light Grey
Dyed Koto Light Purple
Dyed Oak White
Dyed Oak Ceramic
Dyed Oak Tanned
Dyed Oak Pilgrim Grey
Dyed Oak Antique Grey
Dyed B.E.M White

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A l Carte
Horizontal
Brico
Fusion

58-77
60-61
62-63
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Evoluzion
Wegen
Smoked Mok
American Lawnut
Pie
Charl Border
Kupirasu
Ruvido
Designer Boutique
Arcadian Russet
Aspen Flush
Chocoletta
Royal Biscotti
Wedgewood
Wood Thrush
Universal Wall

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70-71
72-73
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New Arrivals

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Cutting Methods

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Grouping Veneers

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Veneer Matching Options

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Care & Maintenance

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CenturyVeneers is proud to present NatzuraWoods its fascinating

range of decorative natural veneers made from exotic species,
handpicked from sustainable forests of Europe, South East Asia,
Africa and the Americas.
Inspired by a vivid palette of stunning designs and patterns,
this range showcases an exquisite selection of natural veneers that
have been crafted to perfection, to give your spaces some of the
most unique gifts of nature.

Crafted by man

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Gifted by nature

Crafted by man
Lumiere Night

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Era

is our latest range of aged by design veneers using

state-of-the-art technology, by which every sheet glorifies
natures timeless beauty and brings you a range of veneers
as enduring as the mountains

ERA

These designs will give an unmatched vintage feel to the

most modern interiors

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Lumiere Night
Not to be sanded

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Midnight Forest

Era

Vintage Canvas

Bourbon Dark Forest

Not to be sanded

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Dark Cinnamon
Not to be sanded

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Roasted Almond

Era

Spiced Ginger

Hatched Flakes

Not to be sanded

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Gifted by nature

Crafted by man
Silver Shimmer

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Shimmer

Like the glint of fresh raindrops, SHIMMER is undoubtedly the

most exclusive range of new designs from NatzuraWoods
These shimmering fillings of gold, silver and copper in select
species will glisten your inner spaces with opulence

Available in select species

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Gold Shimmer
Use 1000 grit sandpaper for cleaning

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Silver Shimmer

Copper Shimmer

Shimmer

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Gifted by nature

Crafted by man
Royal Ebony Crme

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Elite

is a hand-picked selection of rare and exquisite veneers

meant for those who will not settle for anything ordinary

ELITE

This range draws its inspiration from exceptional and

precious creations of nature just like the unique contoured
patterns of the oyster shell

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ROYAL EBONY CRME

This rare ebony

boasts of dramatic
and irregular streaks.
Smooth to touch, this
exotic wood exudes
a matchless shine
when finely polished
making it an
extremely tasteful
choice.

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Elite

AFRICAN EBONY

This rare species

exhibits an
unmatched deep and
rich black colour
naturally.
Its fine, even texture
and an incredibly
high natural lusture
makes it highly
sought-after and
a collectors choice.

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IMPERIAL ZIRICOTE

This exclusive species

exists only in a small
portion of Central
America.
Famous among those
with a refined taste,
its varied stripe
patterns create
intricate valleys and
plateaus making it
unique and perfect
to ornate walls.

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Elite

REAL VINTAGE OAK

This vintage veneer

is obtained by
reclaiming wood
planks from historical
structures.
With traces of nail
marks and original
circular saw marks
from the 1800s, every
veneer is unique and
has a story to tell.

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Gifted by nature

Crafted by man
White Beech

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Light

Influenced by the natural ripples of sand-dunes, LIGHT veneers

have soft tones that brighten your interiors as they reflect
light and make smaller rooms appear spacious

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Figured Maple
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Figured Ash

Light

Figured Sycamore

Knotty Pine
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Anegre
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White Ash

Tulip

Light

American Maple

Golden Cherry

Sycamore
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Koto

Eucalyptus

Chen Chen

White Beech

Larch

Steamed Beech

Light

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Gifted by nature

Crafted by man
White Oak Crown

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Medium

veneers are the perfect blend of mellow and rich

shades that add warmth to your interiors, making them
ideal for rooms with a fair amount of incandescent light
MEDIUM

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Double Coloured Chestnut

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Figured Olive Ash

Medium

Multicoloured Tulip

Aromatic Cedar

Paldao
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Guiabao
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American Red Elm

Red Oak Crown

Medium

White Oak Crown

American Cherry

Red Cedar
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White Oak Quarter

Golden Cedar

Afromosia

Golden Wood

Silver Oak

Mahogany

Medium

Khaya

Jatoba

Zebrano

Red Oak Quarter

Ovangkol

Tineo
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Gifted by nature

Crafted by man
Wenge Quarter

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Dark

Much like warm and comforting rich coffee, DARK is our

range of classy veneers that has a calming influence on
large rooms, making them appear cosy and inviting

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Sapele Pommele
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Gabon Wood

Dark

Wenge Crown

Louro Preto

Rosewood
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Mountain Santos
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American Walnut Crown

Sucupira

Dark

Sapele Crown

Kuru Pao

Esplendido Ebano
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Ipe

Sapele Quarter

Moibi

Makore

American Walnut Quarter

Bibolo

Dark

Wenge Quarter

Atlantic Jarrah

Ebony

Golden Wenge

Caramel Streaks

Bubinga
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Gifted by nature

Crafted by man
Oak Granito

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Mystique

is an enchantingly beautiful, premium collection

of smoked veneers, whose deep and earthy patterns make
your interiors look warm and enticing

MYSTIQUE

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Black Diamond Oak

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Barkburn

Mystique

Oak Albura

Choco Lure

Mellon Dew
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Castanea Rays
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Desert Storm

Dusk Dew

Mystique

Satinox

Texas Wilderness

Blush Wood
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Tropical Stallion
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Caramel Dusk

Coco Flame

Mystique

Deep Grain

Dark Diva

Oak Granito
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Afro Barks

Molten Chocolate

Smoggy Wood

Dark Bean

Oak Dew

Mirage

Mystique

Hazelwood

Roadenza

Inferno

Silky Sheen

Antique Tree

Natural Bark
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Gifted by nature

Crafted by man
Dyed Oak Pilgrim Grey

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Dyed

veneers come in a palette of natural pastel shades that

infuse subtle elegance to spaces that look ordinary
DYED

They have a charming flavour of their own and complement

each other effortlessly

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Dyed White Ash White

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Dyed Oak Dark Ash

Dyed White Ash Black

Dyed

Dyed Koto Dark Cinnamon

Dyed Koto Light Coffee

Dyed Koto Coffee

Dyed Koto White

Dyed Koto Superior White

Dyed Koto Light Caffeine

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Dyed Koto Marble White

Dyed Koto Valley Grey

Dyed Koto Black Silk

Dyed Koto Nut Brown

Dyed Koto Light Grey

Dyed Koto Light Purple

Dyed

Dyed Oak White

Dyed Oak Ceramic

Dyed Oak Tanned

Dyed Oak Pilgrim Grey

Dyed Oak Antique Grey

Dyed B.E.M White

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Gifted by nature

Crafted by man
Ruvido White Oak

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A l Carte

Crafted by intricately weaving some unique veneers,

the A L CARTE collection offers you an eclectic choice of
designs for those who need exclusivity
Each design is a standalone masterpiece and together,
they offer a selection of some of our finest creations

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A l Carte

is created by joining
veneer flitches that result in
graceful striations of a freeflowing linear pattern

HORIZONTAL

Available in all species

Louro Preto Horizontal

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is a result of rich veneers

combined in a brick wall
pattern, to create a warm
contrast in your interiors
The multiple layers of
rectangular wooden blocks
create a ripple effect in light
and dark contrasting tiles
BRICO

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A l Carte

Available in all species

Brico Tineo Horizontal

Brico Walnut Vertical

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A l Carte

has been specially

created for those with modern
taste for global trends in food,
music and fashion
Different leaves of the same
species are spliced together to
create a vivid palette of colours
in a design that can be
customised to ones preference

FUSION

Available in all species

Fusion Barkburn

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is a pattern created by
randomly bringing together
long, distinct strips of veneers
to create a dynamic, yet
refreshing design that will light
up any interior space

EVOLUZION

Available in all species

Wegen

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Smoked Mok
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American Lawnut

A l Carte

Pie

Charl Border

Kupirasu
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A l Carte

offers a choice of
stunning textures and captures
nature in dynamic patterns,
giving your interiors a rugged,
yet sophisticated touch
Also available in

RUVIDO

Saw Cut American Walnut Crown

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Dyed Ash Black

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Dyed Ash Grey
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Dyed Ash Brown
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Wenge
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White Oak
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Larch
t
Tropical Ruff Stallion
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A l Carte

An exquisite range of symmetric patterns, our DESIGNER

BOUTIQUE offers a selection of patterns that will add a new
dimension to your interiors
Engage yourself in these exclusively hand-crafted veneers
to make a compelling statement and flaunt your interiors
in style

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Arcadian Russet
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Aspen Flush

Chocoletta

A l Carte

Royal Biscotti

Wedgewood

Wood Thrush
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A l Carte

is inspired by the
traditional brick-and-mortar
feel, giving a contemporary
yet classy appearance
Clad your interiors with this
blanket of wooden brick
patterns, for an aura of tasteful
living

UNIVERSAL WALL

Available in both Vertical & Horizontal

Universal Wall

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Cutting Methods

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The types of cut determine the design pattern on the veneer. The size of the log, the
wood species, the grain pattern desired, and other factors determine which type of cut
will be made to create the veneer. Here are some of the more common methods of
cutting logs:
FLAT/CROWN CUT

QUARTER CUT

RIFT CUT

ROTARY CUT

Often referred to colloquially as a flowery

pattern, this design is obtained by slicing the
block parallel to the centre of the log.
This results in a raised cathedral or flower effect
by the innermost growth rings.

To obtain this design, a log is first cut into four

quarter blocks. Then each block is sliced
perpendicular to the annual growth rings of
the tree. This results in a straight grain
appearance on the veneer.

This method is generally used with Red Oak

and White Oak to minimize the appearance
of flakes in the final design. This is derived by
slicing the block at a slight angle by cutting
slightly against the modular rays. This also
results in a straight line design.

For this method of cutting, the log is centered

on a lathe and turned against a broad cutting
knife set into the log at a slight angle so that
a continuous cut is made around the log.
This results in a wild, varied design.

Flat Cut Red Oak

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Quarter Cut Red Oak

Rift Cut Red Oak

Rotary Cut Red Oak

Grouping Veneers
Veneers are grouped to resemble the grain pattern to give a uniform look and colour.
A series of veneers is considered to be part of a group if their grains or appearance
is similar. The size of the group depends upon the girth of the log higher the girth,
higher are the chances of a bigger group.
Normally for slicing veneers, a log is divided into two to four blocks depending on the
girth of the log. Each block is converted into beams. Not only do veneers produced
from different beams of the same log have different grain patterns, but the grain
pattern of different sections of the same beam also varies.
Hence, it is broken down into groups that resemble similar design and colour:

4 Leaves Joint

6 Leaves Joint

8 Leaves Joint

10 Leaves Joint

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Veneer Matching Options

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The way you match veneer sheets can create visual rhythm and enhance your project.
Here are some of the more common veneer matching approaches:

BOOK MATCH

SLIP MATCH

REVERSE SLIP MATCH

Every other leaf of veneer is turned over like the pages of a

book. The grain is mirrored in each adjacent leaf. The visual
effect created is that veneer joints match, creating a
symmetrical pattern.

Often used with quarter sliced and rift sliced veneers, this is the
process in which a sequence of matching veneer leaves or
consecutive sheets of veneer are slipped out one after the next.
This results in all the same face sides being exposed. The visual
effect shows a grain figure repeating, but joints do not show
grain match. Minimizes potential barber pole effect.

In reverse slip matching, the veneer leaves are slipped out from
under each other and every other veneer leaf is flipped end to
end. This balances the character of the veneer on the panel face.

Note: Because the tight and loose faces alternate in adjacent pieces of veneer,
they may accept stains differently, resulting in a noticeable colour variation,
called barber pole. These variations are not considered manufacturing defects.

PLEASING MATCH

RANDOM MATCH

Care is taken to match up the colour of each of the veneer

pieces, but not necessarily the grain. Patterns result in no colour
contrast at the joints.

Typically done only on lower grades of veneers, where knots,

stains and other natural markings are allowed. Colours and
grains vary, and pieces are often of different widths.

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Care & Maintenance

GENERAL CARE OF VENEERED SURFACES

The on-going care of finished veneered surfaces depends largely on the type and
quality of coating applied. In general, veneer surfaces should not be left wet/damp
or with wet staining materials on them, such as dark fruit juice/wine.
They should not be cleaned with harsh cleaners or chemicals that affect the surface
finish. Sharp edges are potential problem zones for breaks or cracks in the coating.

POINTERS TO HELP YOU TAKE CARE OF YOUR VENEERS

Dusting Use only 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 does not contain any
silicone as this may cause re-coating or refurbishment
problems at a later date. Abrasive polishes should be avoided.
Extreme temperature changes The expansion or contraction
of the timber due to extreme temperature changes may cause
damage to the surface coating. Care should be taken in an
air-conditioned or heated environment to keep the
temperature fluctuations within reasonable limits. Use heatresistant placemats under hot food and beverages to avoid
heat damage.
Spillages All spillages should be cleaned with a damp cloth
as soon as possible. Moisture may cause damage to the
coating. High humidity, steam and excessive water contact
with the coating may cause the coating to crack. However, if it
gets under the coating, it causes white marks on the surface of
the veneer. Any chemical substances and alcohol should be
removed immediately if spilled on a veneered surface.

Dirty or greasy marks First wipe it clean with a dry cloth, then
use a lightly dampened cloth with a mixture of water and a
high-quality furniture polish. Persistent dirty or greasy marks
may be removed by mild, non-abrasive proprietary cleaners
appropriate to 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 on
the finished veneer surface.
Direct sunlight Direct sunlight should be avoided on all
internal veneered surfaces as fading, bleaching or colour
changes of the surface coating and of the veneer may occur.
Excessive 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.

Polishing Process
Stage 1 Surface cleaning
Stage 2 Sealer Application
Stage 3 Smoothing with higher grit sanding paper
Stage 4 Desired polish application

Types of Polish

t Lacquer
t Melamine
t Polyurethane (PU)
t Polycoat
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