Flush Paneling

Question 1

Flush Paneling: three considerations

Answer 1

matching:
adjacent veneers,
veneers in panels,
panels in room.

Question 2

most common,
as sliced off log, every other piece turned over,
adjacent leaves form symmetrical pattern.

Answer 2

bookmatching

Question 3

consecutive pieces, placed side by side.

Answer 3

slip matching

Question 4

no sequence, different flitches may be used

Answer 4

random matching

Question 5

alternating bookmatched veneer pieces regardless.

Answer 5

running match

Question 6

veneer pieces trimmed to equal widths in each panel

Answer 6

balance match

Question 7

even # leaves, uniform width, so a veneer joint in center of panel

Answer 7

center match

Question 8

premanuf. panels typ 4x8’, from single flitch (yields 6–12 panels), field cut to fit (doors/openings), so some loss of grain continuity. least expensive.

Answer 8

warehouse matching

Question 9

panels of uniform width,
manufactured for specific job,
veneers arranged in sequence.

Answer 9

sequence matching

Question 10

most expensive. manufactured to precisely fit the room, line up with every obstruction, grain continuity not interrupted

Answer 10

blueprint matching

Question 11

flush paneling hung @ wall with:

Answer 11

Z clips, or

wood cleats cut at angle.

Question 12

flush joint, possible slight bevel

Answer 12

butt joint

Question 13

veneer backer at joint gap

Answer 13

reveal joint

Question 14

solid wood over joint

Answer 14

batten joint

Question 15

solid wood frame, containing individual panels.

Answer 15

stile and rail paneling:

Question 16

stile vs rail

Answer 16

rails = horizontal,
stiles = vertical.

Question 17

stile and rail panels held in place w:

Answer 17

grooves cut in sides of frames,

or sticking: individual molding pieces.

Question 18

to allow for movement w moisture panels are set

Answer 18

loosely

Question 19

individual panels are joined w

Answer 19

dowels or splines for flush edges

Question 20

hpdl

Answer 20

high pressure decorative laminate

Question 21

layers of kraft paper,

impregnated w phenolic resins,

overlaying w patterned/colored sheet,

and layer melamine resin.

hot pressed under high pressure.

adhered to backing.

Answer 21

hpdl

Question 22

hpdl thickness:

general purpose vs post-forming

Answer 22

general-purpose: 0.05”

post-forming: 0.04”,

Question 23

hpdl:

colorthrough

Answer 23

w decorative papers throughout thickness.

eliminates dark line @ edge when trimmed.

Question 24

hpdl:
firerated complies w class:
if:

Answer 24

class 1 or A
(w approved substrate/adhesive)

Question 25

hpdl:
used in labs/medical/
photographic studios

Answer 25

chemical-resistant

Question 26

hpdl:

static-dissipative method

Answer 26

provide conductive layer in sheet,

connected to grounding.

Question 27

hpdl:

metal-faced disadvantages:

Answer 27

less wear resistance,

hard to fabricate fine edges.

Question 28

hpdl:

natural wood veneer finishes

Answer 28

untreated for staining,

or coated w protective melamine resin.