Available Finishes
These finishes may not be available in all patterns. Please see specific pattern page for finish options.
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RAW/UNFINISHED
This finish may not be available in all patterns. Please see specific pattern page for finish options.
Interlam also can supply unfinished or Raw panels.
SANDED/PRIMED
This finish may not be available in all patterns. Please see specific pattern page for finish options.
Sanded and Primed panels are available in either a lacquer or water based primer. Unless specified otherwise, all sanded and primed orders will be processed with a lacquer primer. Please check with the manufacturer of your paint to see which primer should be used. The sand and prime process consists of sealing the back side of the panels with a clear sealant and then hand sanding the entire surface of the carved MDF panel and applying a coat of the specified primer. The primed surface is sanded and another coat of primer is applied. After a light sanding the panels are inspected. Depending on core material, pattern and primer type, the panels may require an additional primer coat and sanding. Sanded and Primed panels will arrive ready for final painting saving you labor costs and time.
TORTOISE SHELL
This finish may not be available in all patterns. Please see specific pattern page for finish options.
Tortoise Shell finishes require multiple steps. First, the panels go through our sand and prime process using our standard lacquer primer. The surfaces of the carved MDF panels are then inspected and cleaned. A base coat is applied from multiple directions to achieve proper coverage on the surface. After the base coat has properly cured, the panels are inspected and cleaned again. The next steps include applying exclusively formulated chemicals prior to creating the Tortoise Shell appearance. After inspecting, a clear sealant is applied as a final stage to lock in this unique and beautiful finish. The sealant is then cured before final inspection and packing. This is a hand finish. Please note that due to the finishing technique, specific finish characteristics may not be duplicated.
Finishes are achieved by hand buffing and/or hand sponging a “break away” coating. These finishes will vary from panel to panel and are NOT designed to “flow” across panel seams. Trim or transition strips should be used at the seams between panels to break up these inconsistencies.
NON GLOSS FOIL
This finish may not be available in all patterns. Please see specific pattern page for finish options.
Non-gloss foil finishes can be chosen as an alternative to painted finishes. Various wood grains, patterns, and solid colors are available. This finish requires that the back side of the panels to be sealed with a clear sealant and then the carved surfaces are hand sanded. Upon cleaning and inspection, an adhesive is applied and let cured. The panels move on to our pressing operation which applies the specified foil color to the carved panel surface.
HIGH-GLOSS FOIL
This finish may not be available in all patterns. Please see specific pattern page for finish options.
High-gloss foil finishes can be chosen as an alternative to painted finishes. Various wood grains, patterns, and solid colors are available. This finish requires that the back side of the panels to be sealed with a clear sealant and then the carved surfaces are hand sanded. Upon cleaning and inspection, an adhesive is applied and let cured. The panels move on to our pressing operation which applies the specified foil color to the carved panel surface. All High-gloss Foil finishes have a clear protective coating that once removed, reveal a lustrous finished surface.
