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| Laminated Butcher’s Block |
Laminated butcher’s block consists of narrow, uniform strips of hardwood that are glued together with the grain parallel, to form a thick, heavy sheet.
Properties
•Structure of solid hardwood are bonded together under pressure with adhesives to form this distinctive wood product.
•It is available in a wide range of woods, including oak, cherry, maple, beech and walnut.
•Its construction makes it extremely dense, durable and unlikely to warp.
•It is also strongly resistant to abrasion, high temperatures and impact, but can be damage by repeated exposure to steam.
Use and Maintenance
•Butcher’s block can makes attractive tabletops, backsplashes and shelving.
•Damage should be repaired by sanding back, filling and refinishing.
•Oiling gives a natural look, but must be reapplied yearly; varnish for durability.
Strip laminates
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| Strip laminates |
Strip laminating is the process of resawing thick sections of lumber into thin strips and then reassembling them, either flat or clamped into shaped forms, by gluing them together under pressure.
Strip laminates can be steamed into different shapes using a mold, or made to order by a joiner or furniture-maker and can be used imaginatively to form colored or curved elements for furniture and cabinet making.
Properties
•Strip laminates are easy to make into flexible and strong shapes and are an ideal material for forms that would be brittle or wasteful if cut from solidwood.
•They are also used to vary the color or texture of surfaces by selecting a variety of woods and arranging them in layer.
•Strength and texture are dependent on the species selected.
Use and Maintenance
•Strip laminates is usually produced for specific purposes, such as curved sections for furniture or specialist veneers for countertop edges.
•When formed from a variety materials, the attractive end grain can be used as trim(or nosing) for shelves, countertops and paneling.
•Exposed ends will require sanding and sealing to produce a smooth, durable seal.
•Laminated should be sealed on all sides to prolong life and prevent discoloring.
Melamine- Coated Wood
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| Melamine- Coated Wood |
This material features a decorative, durable plastic layer that is adhered to stable, inexpensive lumber.
Properties
•Melamine is a thermosetting plastic that can have a matte, texture or high-gloss finish.
•It is lightweight, strong in tension and hard and brittle.
•It must be used adhered to a smooth backing substrate such as chipboard or MDF.
•There is a choice of hundreds of colors, patterns, textures and laminate finishes.
Use and Maintenance
•Melamine is usually marketed as a cost-effective material for kitchen or bathroom counters or backsplash.
•Melamine is susceptible to starching and can crack or chip under a hard or sharp impact, but is generally resistant to staining.
Cork
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| cork |
Cork is the tree’s bark, harvested and used in its raw form. It has a unique honeycomb texture and is one of the most versatile and durable of natural wood materials.
Properties
•Cork has a fine elastic structure of tiny air pockets, making it very lightweight.
•It is resistant to extreme temperatures, molds easily to various shapes and reflects both heat and sound, so it has a high acoustic- and heat- insulation value.
•It is tough and long lasting, but also nontoxic, soft and warm.
Use and Maintenance
•As a flooring, cork is very durable and provides a warm, soft and sanitary surface underfoot and its elastic quality makes it comfortable to stand on for long periods.
•Cork tiles can also be adhered to walls for a paneling effect or to reduce noise and generate a feeling of warmth.
Medium Density Fibreboard (MDF)
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| MDF |
MDF is medium density fiberboard. It is a cost-effective sheet material made up of fine wood particles bonded to produce a uniform wood product that is easy to work with and that has a smooth surface especially well-suited to paint finishes.
Properties
•Fine wood fibers are pressure and heat-bonded with synthetic resin adhesives into a flat, rigid, knot free sheet.
•MDF can be cut, drilled and filed with hand tools or machine tools, but it blunts tools quickly due to its high glue content.
Use and Maintenance
•MDF is mainly used for frameworks or in cabinets as wall panels and storage units.
•It is available in sheets or moldings, such as baseboard and trim.
Veneer
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| veneer |
Veneer are thin layers of wood that can be used decoratively in fine woodworking or attached with adhesive to a backing board to form large sheets.
Properties
•Veneer are formed by turning a log against a lathe to slice off a thin continuous layer.
•This is arranged in consecutive bundles, then spliced together to form uniform sheet
Use and Maintenance
•Veneer can provide the look of expensive lumber without its cost or limitations.
•It is suitable for fine furniture, doors, closets and shelves.
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