Timber Laminates for Commercial & Residential Use
NAVLAM Sandblasted™ is a pre-finished timber veneer that combines the aesthetics of solid timber with the durability of laminate. Combining the warmth and textureof solid timber with the functionality, durability, and resilience of a laminatewith an acrylic polyurethane finish.
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Technical Advantages of using our Timber Laminate range – Navlam Sandblasted™
- NAVLAM SandblastedTM is a reconstructed veneer pre-finished to make a timber laminate base. Therefore, this product is supplied ready to fabricate and doesn’t require any further polishing.
- As a reconstructed veneer, NAVLAM SandblastedTM delivers consistency in woodgrain structure and tone across each panel.
- The veneer surface is finished with high quality and scratch resistant 2-pac acrylic polyurethane finish and laid on a laminate back.
- With the timber laminates, the pre-finish topcoat provides stain and water resistant.
- NAVLAM SandblastedTM is available as a finished panel on E0 MR MDF substrate thickness of your choice, all décor colours have matching ABS (non-PVC) edging, making fabrication and installation simple and cost effective.
Decors available in our Navlam Sandblasted™ Timber Laminate range
- Brescia – Crown Quarter Cut
- Italian Oak – Crown Quarter Cut
- Lamora – Rift Quarter Cut
- Pienza Oak – Crown
- Perla Nera – Crown
Applications
NAVLAM SandblastedTM comes ready for immediate fabrication or application. NAVLAM SandblastedTM is suitable for vertical installations and light-use horizontal applications such as shelving.
However, the timber laminate it is not recommended for high wear horizontal surfaces such as kitchen benchtops. The pre-finished surface contains a UV inhibitor to minimise discolouration caused by UV rays. To retain colour consistency, NAVLAM SandblastedTM is not for use in areas with prolonged exposure to direct sunlight.
Suitable applications:
- Vertical installations and some low traffic horizontal applications (i.e. shelving)
- Commercial areas (i.e. reception areas, staff rooms, board rooms, workstations, storage joinery)
- Kitchen, bathroom, and laundry joinery
- Furniture installation
- Restrooms
- Wall and ceilings linings
Cleaning & Maintenance
NAVLAM SandblastedTM timber laminate surfaces are easy to clean. Simply use a cloth dampened with warm water and detergent. If in doubt about a particular cleaning product or detergent, check with the manufacturer for suitability. Avoid the following when cleaning, as these substances and materials could damage the finish of the timber laminates and make the surface susceptible to staining:
- Acetone or trichloroethylene
- Abrasive cleaners, harsh detergents, and powders
- Scouring pads, steel wool and sandpaper
- Ceramic cooktop cleaners
- Bathroom and tile cleaners
- Oven cleaners
- Chlorine bleach
Accidental spills or splatters of any harsh substance should be wiped off immediately and the area cleaned thoroughly with a damp cloth.
Natural Features within a reconstructed timber laminate
Although there is consistent colour in every individual batch, there will be slight colour variances between batches due to the natural materials used. A reconstructed veneer may display natural features such as pin knots, gum, and mild indentations.
Navlam Sandblasted™ Timber Laminate Exposure to Sunlight
NAVLAM Sandblasted™ laminates are reconstructed from natural timbers and will react to direct and indirect sunlight. The pre-finished surface contains a UV inhibitor that offers some protection against discolouration, but like all natural wood products, colour variation will occur over time. Excessive exposure to direct sunlight may cause timber veneers to undergo sudden and irregular colour changes.
Storage & Handling Care for Navlam Sandblasted™ Timber Laminate
Store your Navlam Sandblasted™ panels in an area protected from the elements to minimise rapid changes in temperature and humidity. To avoid exposure to the elements, we recommend Navlam Sandblasted™ sheets are stored in a suitable enclosed environment prior to installation and kept covered, away from direct and indirect sunlight.
NAVLAM SandblastedTM can be handled, stocked and worked as a traditional HPL sheet. Some specific features of wood surfaces require particular care. Handle full size sheets carefully to avoid breakage or injury. It is recommended that two people carry full size sheets.
Be careful in moving NAVLAM Sandblasted sheets to not strike them against anything which would damage the decorative surface or edges. Always lift NAVLAM Sandblasted sheet surface assembly from one point to another. Never slide the panel on its decorative surface. NAVLAM Sandblasted is supplied with a clear protective film. We recommend that you leave the film in place while working the sheet. Colour uniformity and quality checks should be carried out on the sheets before working commences. The protective film is clear enough that you may inspect the material without removing the film. When in doubt, peel the film around the suspect area.
Fabrication & Machinery recommend for timber laminates.
Panel saws or table saws may be used to cut NAVLAM before or after lamination. Routers for trimming edges after bonding must have a smooth, clean base plate, so that the surface of the veneer will not be scratched. Use carbide-tipped bits with ball bearing guide rolls. Keep all bits sharp. Drilling into NAVLAM may be done with standard wood bits or router bits. For a final edge finishing, use a flat smooth or fine file. You may consider applying a light or dark stain to the edge to hide the phenolic line.
Certifications & Testings on Navlam Sandblasted™ Timber Laminates
Emissions Test
- Tested for organic emissions to ASTM D5116-2017.
- Result: Total VOC emission rate: 0.052 mg/m2/hr
- Formaldehyde Emission Rate: 0.045 mg/m2/hr
Light Reflectance Value (LRV)
Test to AS 1428.1 – Individual colour reports available upon request.
Fire Testing
Test to clauses 4.3 and 7 of AS 5637.1-2015.
- Result: Group 3 number (in accordance with Specification A2.4 of the building code of Australia)
- Result: Average specific extinction area 23.21m2/kg (refer to specification C1.10 section 4(b) of the building code of Australia)
Environmental
Timbers selected for Navlam Sandblasted™ is sourcedfrom sustainably managed forests and poplar plantations. NavlamSandblasted™ is certified for PEFC Controlled Sources claim.
Resistance to Staining
Test to ASNZS 2924.2-1998 Clause 15
Navlam Sandblasted™ have been tested to a range of agents to determine the resistance to staining from common household items on the timber laminate surface. Results:
Will Navlam Timber Laminate Fade in the Sun?
NAVLAM SandblastedTM laminates are reconstructed from natural timbers and will react to direct and indirect sunlight. The pre-finished surface contains a UV inhibitor that offers some protection against discolouration, but like all natural products, colour variation will occur over time.
Prolonged exposure to direct light may cause timber veneers to undergo sudden and irregular colour changes.
Can I use Navlam Timber Laminates for Curves?
Yes! Our Navlam laminate sheets can create beautiful curve features within a project space. The bend along the long grain achieves a radius of 150mm. Bent along the short grain achieves a radius of 200mm.
How do you Clean and Care for the Navlam Laminate Sheets?
NAVLAM Sandblasted surfaces are easy to clean. Simply use a cloth dampened with warm water and detergent. If in doubt about a particular cleaning product or detergent, check with the manufacturer for suitability. Avoid the following when cleaning, as these substances and materials could damage the finish and make the surface susceptible to staining:
- Acetone or trichloroethylene
- Abrasive cleaners, harsh detergents, and powders
- Scouring pads, steel wool and sandpaper
- Ceramic cooktop cleaners
- Bathroom and tile cleaners
- Oven cleaners
- Chlorine bleach
Accidental spills or splatters of any harsh substance should be wiped off immediately and the area cleaned thoroughly with a damp cloth.
What can I use the Navlam Laminate Sheets for?
- Vertical installations and some low-traffic horizontal applications (i.e. shelving)
- Commercial areas (i.e. reception areas, staff rooms, board rooms, workstations, storage joinery) Kitchen, bathroom and laundry joinery
- Furniture
- Restrooms
- Wall and ceiling linings
What is the Finish on the Navlam Product?
Grain runs vertically along the laminate. Finished in high quality, scratch and stain-resistant 2-pac acrylic polyurethane finish and pressed to a phenolic resin-infused laminated material. Navlam Sandblasted features a textural finish.
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