17.05.2019
Resistant and durable: That is the veneer from black palm. The trademark of the “black palm” species, a non-forest product, is its elegant dark colour, which is not found in other palm species. “The resulting veneers produced are used, among other things, in high-quality interiors, for fine furniture and for floorings”, explained Florian Koch, co-owner of Wilfried Koch KG in Krefeld, importer of the black palm. It has already been used in a whole range of interesting projects. “The grain and colouring of these veneers is uniquely attractive and at the same time, particularly fine. It fits in easily in virtually any ambience and lends a home something unique”, says Koch. Ursula Geismann, Secretary of Initiative Furnier + Natur (IFN), added: “This type of veneer is a real highlight. The sight of objects refined with it fascinates the onlooker almost magically and shows what great possibilities veneers offer.” IFN/DS
How veneer is made: Veneer is obtained from the wood of selected trees, which are mainly grown in sustainably managed forests. The tree species used most are Maple, Beech, Oak, Ash and Walnut from domestic, European and in the case of Oak, Maple and Walnut, from American forests too. If the right tree has been found, it is peeled, sliced or sawn. This produces sheets of wood, which are around 0.45 to 6 millimetres thick. These are dried, stacked according to quality and grade, are cut and are put together to form a deck. These veneer decks are then bonded and pressed onto substrate materials such as solid wood laminboards, particleboards, MDF panels, multiplex panels or plywood.
Photo 1: Refined with black palm: Pedestal, stairs, desk and bookshelf. Photo: IFN/Wilfried Koch KG
Photo 2: This kitchen island…. Photo: IFN/Wilfried Koch KG
Photo 3: …is also a real eye-catcher, thanks to the fine veneer. Photo: IFN/Wilfried Koch KG
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2019-05-17_PM-2019-IFN-Koch-Palme 1.jpg (1.35 MB)
2019-05-17_PM-2019-IFN-Koch-Palme 2.jpg (1.48 MB)
2019-05-17_PM-2019-IFN-Koch-Palme 3.jpg (1.37 MB)
A real eye-catcher: "Black palm" as fine veneer
Bad Honnef. Wilfried Koch KG - a trader in veneers, sawn timber and solid wood panels in Krefeld - now has a real eye-catcher in its product range: Veneers made of “black palm”. It is a fast-growing and sustainable grass product from Central and South America.Resistant and durable: That is the veneer from black palm. The trademark of the “black palm” species, a non-forest product, is its elegant dark colour, which is not found in other palm species. “The resulting veneers produced are used, among other things, in high-quality interiors, for fine furniture and for floorings”, explained Florian Koch, co-owner of Wilfried Koch KG in Krefeld, importer of the black palm. It has already been used in a whole range of interesting projects. “The grain and colouring of these veneers is uniquely attractive and at the same time, particularly fine. It fits in easily in virtually any ambience and lends a home something unique”, says Koch. Ursula Geismann, Secretary of Initiative Furnier + Natur (IFN), added: “This type of veneer is a real highlight. The sight of objects refined with it fascinates the onlooker almost magically and shows what great possibilities veneers offer.” IFN/DS
How veneer is made: Veneer is obtained from the wood of selected trees, which are mainly grown in sustainably managed forests. The tree species used most are Maple, Beech, Oak, Ash and Walnut from domestic, European and in the case of Oak, Maple and Walnut, from American forests too. If the right tree has been found, it is peeled, sliced or sawn. This produces sheets of wood, which are around 0.45 to 6 millimetres thick. These are dried, stacked according to quality and grade, are cut and are put together to form a deck. These veneer decks are then bonded and pressed onto substrate materials such as solid wood laminboards, particleboards, MDF panels, multiplex panels or plywood.
Photo 1: Refined with black palm: Pedestal, stairs, desk and bookshelf. Photo: IFN/Wilfried Koch KG
Photo 2: This kitchen island…. Photo: IFN/Wilfried Koch KG
Photo 3: …is also a real eye-catcher, thanks to the fine veneer. Photo: IFN/Wilfried Koch KG
Downloads
2019-05-17_PM-2019-IFN-Koch-Palme 1.jpg (1.35 MB)
2019-05-17_PM-2019-IFN-Koch-Palme 2.jpg (1.48 MB)
2019-05-17_PM-2019-IFN-Koch-Palme 3.jpg (1.37 MB)
Photo 1: Refined with black palm: Pedestal, stairs, desk and bookshelf. Photo: IFN/Wilfried Koch KG
Photo 2: This kitchen island…. Photo: IFN/Wilfried Koch KG
Photo 3: …is also a real eye-catcher, thanks to the fine veneer. Photo: IFN/Wilfried Koch KG