Today, for the manufacture of interior doors, various furniture and other interior items, various types of veneers are used. The material has become very popular. But for some reason, manufacturers and experienced designers are highlighting exactly online (veneer). What it is? How is this material different from previous types? What features is he endowed with? We will understand all this in the article.
What kind of material is this and how does it differ from ordinary veneer?
Fine-line is considered an excellent, high-tech analogue of the usual variety of material. It is made from softwood. It has a more reasonable cost. Outwardly very similar to plastic online. Veneer, despite this, is an absolutely natural material. Moreover, all the positive properties of a natural product are inherent in it. Fine-line (veneer) - these are thin plates of natural wood of inexpensive and fast-growing species. The material is painted in a variety of colors, due to which it can imitate even expensive and noble varieties of natural wood. Most often, this type is used for finishing cabinet furniture, covering doors and various interior surfaces.
Technology
Going to a furniture store for a purchase, you need to be prepared for the fact that most of the assortment is made of material called fine-line (veneer). Not every seller knows what it is and how it was made. Therefore, in order to properly assess the quality of products, you should independently familiarize yourself with the production technology. So, in the process of manufacturing a line, logs are cut into longitudinal sheets. After that give them the necessary shape and size. Further, the material is dried, sorted by color and sent for painting.
Veneer sheets are immersed in special containers. They contain a coloring solution, as a result of which the material is painted as evenly as possible. Sheets having the same fiber direction are stacked. They are coated with a special adhesive. After that, the material is sent under the press, where it is processed under high pressure. Ultra-thin veneer sheets are made from the resulting block. As a result, the resulting material is 92% natural wood. And only 8% is glue and coloring matter.
Material advantages
Veneer produced using the technology of online, in comparison with other types has a lot of advantages:
- Virtually no harm to the environment, as it is made from the simplest types of wood. They manage to restore their population in a short time.
- It has a perfect look. On it there are completely no knots and roughness. Sheets do not differ from each other in color.
- On this material, you can easily depict various patterns, the structure of expensive wood, stone and the most diverse and complex drawings.
- Sheets have good elasticity. Due to this, they can be used to decorate volumetric parts, columns and other objects having an uneven surface.
- The use of cheap wood makes the material economical and more affordable compared to other types of veneer and real wood.
- This veneer is not afraid of temperature changes. It can be used in rooms with high humidity.
- The material has a rich color scheme.
What else is good about online? Do-it-yourself veneer, at home, can be glued to any surface.
Material flaws
Due to the use of softwood, the material cannot be called durable. It turns out to be quite fragile and unstable to mechanical damage. To increase its wear resistance, the surface of the veneer is covered with several layers of varnish. Because of this, there is a high probability of cracking. Therefore, in those cases when it is necessary to ensure high strength coatings, it is not recommended to use online. Veneer in this case may disappoint you. It should also be noted that the presence of glue and dye does not allow talking about 100% naturalness of the material. Although their concentration in the online line is minimal, they slightly spoil the environmental friendliness of the wood.
Application
The scope of the on-line is quite wide. It is actively used in the manufacture of furniture, musical instruments, wall panels and various household items. Very often, the material is used as a decorating element to create designer interiors. For the manufacture of flooring is also often used on-line (veneer). Doors covered with this material have gained immense popularity. They differ in smoothness, a variety of colors and at the same time have a democratic cost.
The veneer can be glued both cold and hot. The first option uses the most common PVA glue. This method is most preferred, as it is considered the safest. For hot bonding, more complex formulations containing formaldehyde are used. They make less safe both the products themselves and the online (veneer). What is it and how to work with such glue, you can understand by reading its instructions.
For processing complex and textured surfaces, it is recommended to moisten the material in advance so that it better takes the necessary shape. On top of the line can be covered with absolutely any varnish. It can be acrylic, polyurethane, polyester or a water-based substance. In order for the veneer to not lose its color during the gluing of surfaces, it is recommended that the glue be tinted to the color of the material itself.
Conclusion
In this article, we talked about fine-line (veneer), what it is. Simplicity of manufacturing and profitability make it extremely popular in our time. The cost per square meter of online ranges from 160 to 700 rubles. The price depends on the texture and complexity of the picture. Despite the fact that the material is much cheaper than natural veneer, in many respects it is significantly superior to its “brother”.
It should be noted that of all types of coatings made of natural wood, moisture-resistant (veneer) can boast of moisture resistance. Experts' comments on this material suggest that the structures coated with it, unlike real wood, have a longer service life. This is due to the fact that this type of veneer is not prone to deformation. Buyers also note that it is free from natural defects and retains its original appearance for a long time.