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Curvwood® Veneer Products F.A.Q.’s
Does Curvwood
come pre-finished ?
How
much will each sheet of veneer yield?
Are there
any extra charges I may incur when I order?
How long is
your pricing good for?
How is the
veneer cut and matched?
What do I
need to know about paper-backed veneers?
What
other kinds of backings are available?
What
additional veneers are available?
CurvTambour™ Products F.A.Q.’s
How do job site conditions affect installation of CurvTambour™?
Can I
achieve a controlled appearance with CurvTambour™?
How do I
prepare my wall for CurvTambour™ installation?
How
should I apply adhesive for CurvTambour™?
How do I
cut CurvTambour™ wallcovering?
What should I know about installing Solid Wood/Slat CurvTambour™? Curvwood® Veneer
Products F.A.Q.’s
Samples of Curvwood standard stock items are normally available in a 3” x
3” size. We reserve the right to charge for some sample requests,
especially exotic veneers. We do not offer samples on all types of
backing. Our Veneer Library offers a good example of most standard
veneers. Verbal samples requests are not accepted, please complete the our
Sample Request Form
and Email or Fax it back. You are
welcome to call us to discuss your project, however, we will only respond
to a written request with complete information for quotes or samples. A
customer service representative will respond to your request ASAP. We
either mail or UPS samples. Any express service requested must be paid in
advance or provide your UPS or FedEx account number on the request form
and sign it. We do not send samples or shipments outside the 50 states.
When we have worked with and provided an architect or designer firm
samples and technical information and time, and have been specified, we do
not resample bidders, installers or contractors. We advise you to order
what is specified or refer to the sample already in the specifier's hands.
Does Curvwood come
pre-finished? No. All styles of curvwood
veneer for both Cabinet Shop and Wood Wallcovering are shipped unfinished
for shop or field applied finish. Please review finish consideration for
products and do not use lacquer. Remember, if using stain on veneer, it
takes less than solid wood, to produce the finish color desired.
How much will each
sheet of veneer yield? The
typical stock sheet is 4’ wide x 8’ long and offers 32 square feet of
workable product. Other non-stock sizes are 2’ x 8’ offering 16 sq. ft.., and
4’ x 10’ offering 40 sq. ft.. of product. A good estimate is to order 1 extra
sheet for waste / error / problems. This can of course increase based on
the project application and backing required.
Are
there any extra charges I may incur when I order? To
help protect your shipment in transit with truckers, we appreciate your
understanding of the following charges. However, you can combine different
species to meet the minimum sheet requirement and thereby obtain the
lowest price point for a single shipment.
2-3 sheets add $15.00 small order processing, packing and box charge.
4-9 sheets add $ 7.00 packing and box charge.
10+ sheets add $ 5.00 packing and box charge.
25+ sheets contact us for a special quote.
50+ sheets contact us for possible free freight, based on the product.
How long is your pricing
good for?
Prices may change without notice due to fluctuations in the veneer market.
Contact us with your project requirements, or use our
Quote Request Form, we will try to
work within your requirements.
How is the veneer cut and
matched? All
items are F/C and running book matched, unless noted. Please see the
following PDF documents for an explanation of the different types of
veneer cuts and matching.
What do I
need to know about paper-backed veneers? The
normal stock size is 4’ x 8’ on 10 mil heavy duty brown paper. Material is
easily cut or trimmed with a utility knife, and scissors. A straight edge,
pencil and ruler of course are helpful. Use a stiff scraper ( like our
Curvwood installation tool or fiber knife). The adhesive normally used on
projects is solvent based contact glue. It is important to understand that
a J-Roller will not install any veneer product we offer, use of a J-Roller
will only get your project in trouble fast, and cause you more pain when
re-ordering the veneer. Paper backed veneers in full sheet size and
contact adhesive can be difficult to work without proper equipment, as
bubbling, glue seepage and bleed-through may be expected as possible
problems. Test before hand, and if needed change to a different backing.
What other kinds
of backings are available?
Paper-back veneer historically represents the basic veneer-backed industry
product. Later, as wood-on-wood, resin backed, crossband construction and
PSA (peel & stick) backings were created to offer a wide range of
applications of fine veneers. The main differences among these products is
the veneer thickness, backing, radius turn and adhesive system required,
all resulting in normally fewer project problems.
Please refer to the following:
Applications
Guidelines PDF
for Paper-Backed, Natural WoodEdge,
and Duraback veneer products.
PSA Application
Guidelines PDF
for Pressure Sensitive Adhesive (Peel &
Stick) Backing.
Potential
Trouble Areas PDF regarding
Adhesive considerations, Bonding and Finishing.
Note: None of these various backed veneers are
designed for wall covering use. For wood wall covering product, please
refer to our 950 series Curvwood UBG cloth-backed veneer. This product is
specifically designed ONLY for application to drywall and plaster walls
with water base wood wallcovering adhesive. Contact us for installation
guidelines.
What additional
veneers are available? The
following are our basic list of available veneer. If you have specific
project requirements for species and burls not listed, please inquire at
800-527-9014. We have a large resource for veneer products. View our
Veneer Library, to see sample
Images of the following veneers. Dark Veneer Medium Veneer
Bubinga - Qtd.
Cedar, Spanish
Ebony, Macassar
Kevazinga - Rotary Cut
Koa, Hawaiian
Lacewood - Qtd.
Mahogany - F/C
Mahogany, Ribbon - Qtr.
Makore - Qtr., Block Mottled
Makore - Qtr., Fiddle Back
Orientalwood, Figured - Qtr.
Padauck - Qtr.
Rosewood, African - F/C
Rosewood, South American (Santos) - F/C
Sapele, Pommele
Sapele - Qtr.
Teak - F/C
Teak - Qtr.
Walnut - F/C
Zebrawood - Qtr.
Anegre, Plain - Qtr.
Anegre, Figured - Qtr.
Avodire - Qtr.
Beech, European Steamed - F/C
Birch, Red
Butternut - F/C
Cherry - F/C
Cherry - Qtr.
Oak, Red - F/C
Oak, Red - Rift Cut
Oak, White - F/C
Oak, White - Rift Cut
Pearwood, Swiss - F/C
Pecan - F/C
Prima Vera - F/C
Ash, Tamo
Ash, White - F/C
Birch, White - Rotary Cut
Fir, Douglas - Qtr., Vertical Grain
Maple, Birdseye
Maple - F/C
Maple, Curly - F/C
Pine, Knotty Random
Pine, White - F/C CurvTambour™
Product F.A.Q.’s
Many products the we sell are stocked for shipment within five days.
Specialty products or sizes may require 3 to 4 weeks before shipping.
Inquire. We
accept Visa, Master Card, and American Express. We also accept company
checks, however your order will not be processed until the bank can
successfully process your payment.
Most orders with 95/96" SL will ship UPS ground. 119/120" SL and larger
orders must ship truck common carrier.
How do job site conditions affect installation of CurvTambour™?
Tambour will expand or contract when exposed to changes in moisture
(humidity) conditions. Therefore, prior to installation, uncrate the
panels and allow them to be open to the room conditions for 24 hours. This
will allow the panels to stabilize and adjust to the atmospheric
conditions. Installation conditions must be the same as typical office
conditions.
Can
I achieve a controlled appearance with CurvTambour™? The
warmth and attractive appearance of genuine wood (both solids and veneers)
is due, in large part, to natural color, grain and texture variations.
Because these characteristics are desirable and cannot realistically be
"controlled" our firm does not warrant matching of color, grain or texture
of tambour panels. In any of the metallic or color laminate-faced tambour,
there is an occasional uncontrollable variation of color tone or shade.
For all tambours, therefore, it is suggested that before an installation
is made, the panels be positioned in the actual area in such a manner as
to give a pleasing and balanced color arrangement.
If I order
a Tambour style in 2 different lengths ( 95/96" and 119/120") will both
match or be made at the same time from same raw material lot? No. Regardless of the raw
material used (solid wood, wood veneer, metal, etc) each length is
manufactured from raw material produced for that specific length. Also,
refer to the FAQ on controlled appearance.
How
do I prepare my wall for CurvTambour™ installation?
Make sure surface to be covered is clean, dry and free of dirt or other
foreign matter. Unsealed wall surfaces must be sealed with a good grade of
sealer. Check areas to be covered for squareness. If a non-square wall is
to be covered, it is best to run a plumb line to establish a true vertical
reference point. In areas of high humidity, such as below grade or where
moisture is always present, exterior walls should be waterproofed and
insulated. Steps should be taken to remove excessive moisture with
dehumidifying equipment. In new construction, you should wait until the
walls have completely dried or cured before proceeding with the
installation. It is the responsibility of the installer, facility manager,
property owner, to properly prepare the wall, and maintain approved normal
air-flow conditions.
How should I
apply adhesive for CurvTambour™?
Spread the recommended adhesive (Marlite #C-375 Construction Mastic,
Macco Liquid Nails LN601, 3M Construction Mastic) on the wall to cover
an area the width and height of one panel. When the adhesive is applied to
the wall for the first panel, promptly place the panel in position
aligning to the plumb or other reference line. Apply hand pressure to the
panel to ensure that it makes complete contact with the adhesive surface.
Check the layer of adhesive thickness and bond by peeling back 3 or 4 end
slats away from the wall. You should see a layer of adhesive on the
backing and "legs" or "strings" of adhesive stretching between the wall
and the cloth backing. If these two conditions are not present, then
either the thickness of adhesive is incorrect, or the adhesive surface
dried before the panel was applied to the wall. Remember, follow the
adhesive manufacturers instructions. Often, pin
nails are used to hold sheets in place and on panel edge slats, to ensure
seams stay tight.
How do I cut
CurvTambour™ wallcovering?
When there is a need to "cross-cut" Tambour slats, use a fine-tooth
plywood saw blade to ensure a clean edge. Use some form of hold-down board
as the material may try to flex or fold up. As with any on-site
installation, appropriate safety equipment should be used and proper
precautions taken.
What should I know about installing Solid Wood/Slat CurvTambour™?
Prior to installation, each panel of the solid wood/slat Tambour must be
flexed or broken down so that each slat individually moves free. To do
this, bend each slat toward the backing side to make sure it is free from
its adjacent slat. Then place the panel face side up on the floor or a
suitable flat surface (a long table is ideal). Stand perpendicular to the
length of the Tambour panel and grasping one edge bend the panel toward
its face. Force must be applied to make it yield beyond in a "u" shape.
Some popping or cracking sounds might result; this means that each slat is
individualizing itself. Some stretching of the backing must occur. In a
12" wide panel, it will in fact grow or widen 1/16" to 1/8". After
verifying that the first panel has correct adhesion, drive finishing nails
into the two edge/end slats as well as at random throughout the entire
panel. This will ensure a more durable bond to the wall. The nail heads
should be set below the surface of the Tambour and filled to match the
finished panel. For a large installation, it may be more practical to use
an electric pin tacker instead of finishing nails. Continue applying the
other panels in the same manner. Because of the uniqueness of solid wood
and its tendency not to remain stable, some panels may become slightly
bowed. Care must be taken to apply pressure to the individual panels and
work them into a close fitting position with their mating panels. For the
best finished results, it is advisable, at the panel joint, to color or
stain the wall to blend in with the Tambour panel being applied.
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