Materials and finishes

Materials that shape the space

We choose materials to suit the use, aesthetic and finish of each project. The combination of surfaces, edges and hardware defines how the furniture looks and how it works.

Wood and natural veneer

Oak, walnut and other species, depending on the project. Solid wood for edges and parts that get the most use; veneer for large surfaces such as panelling and wall cladding.

Oak

Quercus robur

Use: High hardness and a pronounced grain that disguises localised wear. A dependable species for edges and surfaces that are handled every day.
Maintenance: Damp cloth and neutral cleaner. It can be touched up in sections without refinishing the whole piece.

Walnut

Juglans regia

Use: Stable, with a warm, deep tone, and widely used in panelling, display cases and counters. It shows a sharp knock more than oak does, so the edge is best made in solid wood.
Maintenance: Neutral cleaner. Ammonia-based cleaners dull the tone over time.

Other species

Depending on the project

Use: When the design calls for a different tone or grain, we choose the species to suit the use, aesthetic and finish of the space.
Maintenance: It depends on the species and the chosen finish; we confirm it when we define the job.

Melamine and MDF

Boards for interiors and made-to-measure pieces. They are chosen for the use of the piece, the humidity of the space and the finish they will receive.

Melamine

Pre-finished board

Use: A scuff-resistant, easy-to-clean surface in plain colours or wood effects. Very practical for cabinet interiors, shelving and storage.
Maintenance: Damp cloth and neutral cleaner. The edges are protected by the edge banding.

MDF

Base for lacquering

Use: Uniform density and an edge that can be machined with no open pores: the right base for lacquering and for shaped or routed pieces.
Maintenance: It depends on the finish; in high-wear areas it is worth allowing for replacement pieces.

Moisture-resistant MDF

Damp areas

Use: For counter bases, areas cleaned daily with water or spaces with higher humidity. It resists moisture, not standing water.
Maintenance: Sealed edges, including on cuts made on site.

Lacquers and hardware

Colour, texture and mechanisms for everyday use. They are the most visible and most handled parts of a piece of furniture.

Lacquer

Solid colour, NCS or RAL

Use: Exact colour and a uniform surface. A knock leaves a visible mark, so it works best on vertical surfaces and in areas away from foot traffic.
Maintenance: Touch-ups show: it is worth keeping spare pieces in the project colours.

Textures

Brushed, scored, open-pore

Use: They give the surface relief and hide signs of use better than a smooth finish.
Maintenance: Clean along the grain or the scoring, without abrasive products.

Hardware

Hinges, runners and mechanisms

Use: It is chosen for the weight of each piece and the use it will get: a door in a shop is opened many more times a day than a cupboard door at home.
Maintenance: Hinges and runners can be adjusted over time and replaced without dismantling the furniture.

Iron and timber

The structure is designed too. Clothing rails, display units and tables for commercial spaces, with iron structures combined with timber to provide stability, organise the display and fit in with the design of the shop.

Tubes and sections

Iron structure

Use: They form clothing rails, display units and table frames. Dimensions and finish are defined for each space.

Bases and connections

Stability

Use: They resolve how the piece stands on the floor and how the iron meets the timber, so that it is stable and can be assembled in an orderly way.

Timber surfaces

Tops and shelves

Use: They provide the display surface and tie the structure in with the rest of the shop’s joinery.

Materials

What material does your project need?

Tell us which family interests you and we’ll suggest options.

Material family

Ask about wood and natural veneer

The family you choose is carried over to the contact form.