Veneers

Achieving the look you want: Plating and Finishes

During your search for the perfect hide-away bed , you will encounter many terms related to the industry that you can throw for a loop. The one term that you encounter again and again is "plated." What is a veneer and how does it play in your decision to purchase? A veneer is essentially a thin layer of material placed on a base panel to provide consumers the benefits they could not get one with solid wood. Some of these benefits include the prevention chain, aesthetics and low prices. In the world of folding beds, there are two main types of veneers on the market: Solid wood veneers and veneers. Each option has unique advantages and disadvantages that you should consider.

Solid wood veneers

Solid wood veneer associer superposition of a thin slice of a solid wood base panel. The base panel can be constructed of plywood, particleboard or medium density fiberboard (MDF). The wood veneer can be finished in several different ways and can be made from any type of timber that you can get exactly the look you want for your Murphy bed.

Advantages of solid wood veneers

An advantage of using a solid wood veneer, it is to achieve the look of real wood without having to worry about possible disfigurement that can occur entirely with furniture made from solid wood. Since natural wood can warp over time, the introduction of a plating significantly decreased the risk of distortion while maintaining the natural look of solid wood. Another advantage is the price. Any piece of solid wood furniture will be placed at a higher price. Taking advantage of a veneer offers the same quality look and feel of solid wood without the high cost. Third, solid wood is very, very heavy. Not only is your price per bed retractable up dramatically, and your shipping costs and future costs associated with moving your Murphy bed. A Murphy bed that uses premium wood veneers is much lighter.

Cons solid wood veneer

Because each tree is different, the grain on each piece of wood will be slightly different from the next. When choosing a wall bed with solid wood veneer, it is important to remember that the grain on your wall bed grain may differ on other furniture in the room or house, although they may be the same type of wood. If you want your bed to have a removable wood grain even compatible, you can opt for a laminate veneer (discussed in more detail below).

Solid wood veneer finish

There are several types of finishes that can be applied to solid wood veneers, which enhance the wood of different ways. When choosing the type of finish that your bed has wall you should take into consideration the type of finish that have accompanying furniture and the look you want to have the room, and the colors of all that you plan to use the bed in the bedroom wall will be used.

Based Oil Finishes:

Oil-based finishes are typically applied either by hand or sprayed onto the surface of the bed wall. Oil finishes are designed to penetrate deep into the woods and let the natural grain of the wood to shine while improving the pigmentation. This finish is generally available in several shades to create the look you want, or accent your existing furniture. the availability of specific colors will vary depending on the company you buy your bed wall.

Water based.