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All of our products are suitable for wall and ceiling application. Any flooring product can also be used for walls and ceilings, as well as our veneer products.

Wood veneer is very thin slices of real wood, and is produced by slicing a log in fine layers with a blade. In contrast to solid wood, which is sawn, veneer makes optimal use of the log without any sawing loss. Cutting a log can be done in various ways. Each way produces a different pattern and can be cut to various thicknesses. The standard thickness is 0.6mm or 1mm. Veneer retains the natural look and feel of real wood as well as its unique properties, showing authentic colour and pattern variations, while being a much more sustainable option to thicker or solid wood.

Most melamine or laminate panels have a design repeat. ALT™ MasterOak has no design repeat within the panel, which makes it one of the most realistic laminates on the market. Timber veneer panels do not have a pattern repeat as they are made from wood which is a natural material, although some veneer flitches can have similar grain structure.

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Decorative wall panels can be installed near fireplaces or log burners, but because most are considered combustible materials, they must be installed outside the minimum clearances specified in AS/NZS 2918 and the New Zealand Building Code to ensure safe distances from heat sources.

Timber veneer is a thin slice of real wood that’s pressed onto a core, like MDF, particle board or plywood. It gives the same natural timber look while using much less material and helping reduce movement or warping over time. Because it uses less solid timber, it’s also generally considered a more sustainable option. Solid wood, on the other hand, is made entirely from natural timber all the way through. Veneer is commonly used for cabinetry and large panels because it’s more stable, cost-effective, and makes better use of valuable timber resources.