Innovative uses of decorative overlays are expanding.At the International Woodworking Fair (IWF IWF Interworking Function IWF Internet Watch Foundation IWF Independent Women's Forum IWF International Weightlifting Federation IWF Internationaler Währungsfond (German; IMF) IWF Independent Wrestling Federation ) in August this year, the supplier's exhibit hall was brimming brim n. 1. The rim or uppermost edge of a hollow container or natural basin. 2. A projecting rim or edge: the brim of a hat. 3. A border or an edge. See Synonyms at border. with incredible new materials that are today's decorative laminates and overlays. From melamines, to decorative papers, to vinyl, the number of styles, colors and designs was truly eye popping. Most of all, the quality is astounding a·stound tr.v. a·stound·ed, a·stound·ing, a·stounds To astonish and bewilder. See Synonyms at surprise. [From Middle English astoned, past participle of astonen, . Potential Developments "One of the big strikes against laminates over the years, particularly in the minds of architects and designers, is that the product is a synthetic imitation of a real or natural material," says Kenn Busch, Editorial Director of Surface & Panel magazine and long-time industry expert. But Busch goes on to cite examples of paper companies that, in partnership with designers, have developed some incredible designs and materials. A short walk in IWF exhibit hall was proof positive of this evolution. Non-wood decorative overlays have arrived and are poised to compete toe to toe with real wood in many applications. Douglas Jerdee, a staff designer at Poggenpohl's Chicago Merchandise Mart showroom, works extensively with laminates. "The American stigma against laminates is turning. People want low maintenance, but they want to make sure it looks good. What's great about laminates is they don't fade, they're consistent and, of course, they are more reasonably priced than wood veneers In woodworking, Veneer refers to thin slices of wood, usually thinner than 3 millimetres (1/8 inch), that are usually glued and pressed onto core panels (typically, wood, particle board or medium density fiberboard) to produce flat panels such as doors, tops and side panels for ." Today's laminates offer a huge palate palate (păl`ĭt), roof of the mouth. The front part, known as the hard palate, formed by the upper maxillary bones and the palatine bones, separates the mouth from the nasal cavity. of possibilities as Americans build exotic kitchens that use every kind of material from glass to stainless steel stainless steel: see steel. stainless steel Any of a family of alloy steels usually containing 10–30% chromium. The presence of chromium, together with low carbon content, gives remarkable resistance to corrosion and heat. , granite and stone. Dream of any kitchen design and you will find laminates to complement every aspect of the room. Show Us Your Papers At the heart of laminates is paper. "The future of laminates lies in exploring its material content, the materiality MATERIALITY. That which is important; that which is not merely of form but of substance. 2. When a bill for discovery has been filed, for example, the defendant must answer every material fact which is charged in the bill, and the test in these cases seems to of its essence--paper," said Grace Jeffers, a nationally recognized designer and design historian. Jeffers has partnered with decorative paper manufacturers to create designs and styles that defy description. Paper manufacturers around the globe are in a race to see who will come up with the next realistic wood pattern, texture or design. Jim Ryan Jim Ryan may refer to:
We've Got Your Back The Spectrum Division of Timber Products Company is an industry leader in developing and manufacturing decorative overlays. Spectrum offers its customers a full range of decorative overlays from low basis weight papers to thermalfused melamine and everything in between. Spectrum's most popular product currently is SpectraBoard[TM], a panel with a real wood hardwood face and a decorative back. The back is typically thermal-fused melamine or a roll laminate laminate, n a thin slice of porcelain or plastic fabricated in a dental lab, which is cemented to the front of the teeth to cover gaps, whiten stained teeth, or reshape chipped or broken teeth. . This panel allows a cabinet or furniture manufacturer to use one single piece of wood to create a real wood exterior surface and a durable decorative surface for the interior. The labor and material cost savings over the traditional approach are dramatic. The decorative overlay market is poised to continue its evolution to being a high-quality, cost-effective alternative to real wood. |
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