Everything you need to know about birch furniture panels

In this material, you can find out all the basic things you need to know about birch furniture panels. The production of birch panels 18-20 mm and 40 mm is characterized. All-lamellar and other types of shields of different sizes are described, as well as their areas of application. It is also worth paying attention to the basic tips for choosing and the key features of care.

Describing a birch furniture panel, it is worth pointing out that this is a type of sheet wood materials. There are two options for making birch shields. In the first case, wood blocks are glued, and in the second, chipboard structures. It should be noted that the prevalence of the birch shield is low - coniferous specimens are much more common. Furniture blank is considered a product of deep wood processing.

The developed modern technology makes it possible to successfully reproduce the natural wood texture. So there shouldn't be any problems with giving a good appearance. It is also worth noting that:

• glued structures are not subject to cracking;
• they give very little shrinkage;
• such products are acceptable for the manufacture of not only furniture, but also decorative wall coverings;
• it is available to receive panels of any size at the request of the customer;
• modern designs fully meet international quality standards.

The sequence of steps is as follows:

• dry the edged board;
• calibrate the workpiece;
• reveal problem areas;
• dissolve into slats;
• trim boards to size;
• cut out those problem areas that have not been removed earlier;
• the workpieces are spliced ​​along the length;
• carefully calibrate the lamellas;
• glue is applied;
• connect the slats into a shield;
• deformed glue seams are cut longitudinally;
• format the shield;
• produce formatted trimming of the shield;
• calibrate and grind the shield to the ideal size.

The main dimensional category is the thickness of the panel product. So, products with a layer of 16 mm are intended for facades and countertops. They are usually used in economy class. 18mm and 20mm is the standard category. It is usually used for the same purposes as economy class, but it can also be used to create bed headboards.

Material with a thickness of 30 and 40 mm can belong to both standard and luxury class. It is used for supporting parts and creating enclosures. Typical width in most cases:

• 20;
• 30;
• 40;
• 50;
• 60 cm.

Typical lengths are:

• 60;
• 80;
• 100;
• 120;
• 200;
• 240;
• 270 cm.

Solid wood paneling is durable and is assembled with glue. The finished product is as dense as solid wood. Its cost is relatively low. It is also possible to obtain solid wood panels from the following raw materials:

• pine;
• oak;
• maple;
• ash;
• beech.

Solid wood is only spliced ​​on 2 of 4 edges. The length of the shield cannot be greater than the length of the lamella. The standard width is 4-5 cm. For wide samples, this indicator is:

• 6- 7;
• 8-9;
• 10-12 cm.

Spliced ​​shields are usually long. The lamellas in it have a length of no more than 30 cm in the overwhelming majority of cases. For the connection, it is no longer glue that is used, but a microscopic spike. It will be almost impossible to achieve the unity of the woody pattern.

Narrow variegated lamellas are created from blocks 200 mm wide. It should be noted that in this case, various waste can be used. As a result, it is possible to obtain a relatively cheap product, despite significant labor costs. Whether to buy such a product is up to you to decide. It is better to pay a certain amount and get a better product.

A standard spliced ​​shield is made of lamellas 40 or 50 cm wide. In terms of homogeneity, it is clearly inferior to the whole-lamellar sample. Rather, you can compare it with low-grade parquet. However, due to the large number of glues, the overall strength of the product is increased.

You can make from a furniture board:

• ladder;
• acoustic column;
• furniture facade;
• furniture frame;
• wall panel;
• built-in structures;
• door leaves;
• window sills;
• parquet board;
• cladding ceiling and wall panels;
• floor beams.

The most important thing is to contact only enterprises equipped with the latest technology. Only the most modern production lines can ensure the flawless quality of the board. It is imperative to pay attention to whether there are deviations from the ideal geometry, whether the color and visual texture match. According to the documents, the moisture content of the boards is checked. Large consumers can generally carry out an examination of sample samples.

It is also necessary to take into account the quality of the original raw materials, compliance with the requirements for storage, drying and processing of the material. It should be ascertained whether the finished shields are well cured. A good shield does not exceed 10% moisture. The presence of cracks at the joints of the lamellas is strictly unacceptable. They talk about the wrong pressing technology or the use of low-quality adhesives.

A blue stripe, especially in combination with a similar stain, indicates that the product has begun to rot. Even with careful handling, it will not last long. Thickness and geometrical dimensions must fully correspond to the design dimensions. The requirements for the number of knots and color are determined by the grade of the web.

Purchased shields should be kept in normal room conditions. A good level of ventilation is imperative. Lowering the air temperature less than 15 degrees and more than 25 degrees is not allowed. The relative humidity should be 50-70%. The original packaging must not be unpacked before starting work.

However, even when stored packaged, it is imperative to prevent:

• exposure to sunlight;
• moisturizing;
• ingress of paints and varnishes;
• contact with solvents.

Care should be taken when using birch linens in places with high humidity. To some extent, this disadvantage is compensated by special impregnations. However, they are not universal protection. It is recommended to use flame retardants and solutions to protect against harmful biological agents. Cleaning of furniture birch board is carried out only with dry or slightly damp suede (or other soft rags), it is unacceptable to use detergents.

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