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1. MATERIAL SELECTION

1.2 Door Finishes
The following are the types of door finishes commonly used in the market.

Types of doors finishes
Description and uses

1. Veneer


  • Veneers are manufactured by slicing or peeling slices of wood skin from tree logs. The main methods of veneer cutting are as follows:
    • Quarter cut
      The log is sliced at 90 degree to the growth rings



    • Crown cut
      The log is sliced along its length



    • Peeling
      The log is peeled to give a continuous veneer. It is generally used for construction plywood as the veneer sheets cannot be matched and its appearance is less attractive
  • As veneer is a natural material, variations in shade and colour will occur. Depending on the spcies of timber used, natural features such as sound knots, drops or buttons are commonly found in the veneer. Designer should be aware of the possible natural features of the species selected.
  • Features:
    • Easily sourced and available in various designs and pattern

2. Laminate



  • Laminate is made of multiple layers of paper saturated with resin and pressed together under high heat and pressure and then finished with a printed surface.
  • Features:
    • Can feature a variety of wood prints
    • More consistent in colour and grain pattern compared to veneer
    • Durable and has higher resistance against dents than the timber finishes
    • Easy to maintain

3. Hardboard


  • This is a low cost material which is produced from timber pulp blended with adhesive and pressed to the required thickness.
  • Paint finishes is normally applied over the hardboard for better appearance.
 
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