New veneer offer emulates the look of solid timber

Prime Panels has introduced a new veneer range which meets the growing demand for the solid timber look but at the same time satisfies architects’ requirements for more sustainable timber options.

The new Prime Toitū Veneer range uses mis-matched leaves to create a stunning planked effect. It makes it easy and more affordable to use veneer panels, especially in larger scale commercial projects. The Prime Toitū Veneer range includes six NZ native veneer options along with American White Oak, American Walnut and Macrocarpa.

Veneer Category Manager for NZ Panels Group, Johnny Dobbyn says that with no need for matching leaves or panels, the irregularities, knots and beauty of natural timber are brought to the forefront.

“Due to the mis-matching of leaves considerable variation between panels will occur and is what architects are increasingly seeking.”

For best effect, he suggests they are used on large-scale cabinetry and for wall and ceiling panels.

“With the introduction of Toitū, it adds a whole new level of efficiency by using even more of the tree, and at the same time celebrating the look of the whole tree, with all its complex colours and textures.”

“While veneer has always been a far more sustainable option than solid timber, with a .6mm layon going more than 20 times further, Prime Toitū Veneer uses more of the tree, showing greater respect or mana to the whole tree, which is fantastic,” says Johnny.

As you'd expect, all Prime Toitū Veneer panels are from certifiably sustainable sources. But the added advantage of using any of the NZ Native Toitū veneer panels is the ability to track back to the trees they came from with the company’s world-leading Track my Tree initiative – a finalist in the Sustainable Business Awards.

All Prime Toitū Veneer panels carry Environmental Choice NZ accreditation and come in panels sizes up to 2750mm x 1220mm depending on the MDF or plywood substrate chosen. American White Oak in both

Crown and Quarter Cut is also available at 3050mm long.

"This new range of veneer panels offers a different look for our local architects, designers, joiners and end-users,” says Johnny. “Each plank of Toitū is different and should be celebrated as such.” www.primepanels.co.nz