wood panels quality

The choice of material depends on use and requirements: Wood creates a warm and homely feel, and teak, in particular, is moisture-resistant and can be easily repaired if damaged. Stone countertops are highly scratch-, heat-, and moisture-resistant, but require careful care to prevent stains and can overwhelm small kitchens. Plastic countertops are inexpensive and easy to maintain, but are sensitive to heat and moisture and difficult to repair if damaged.

Solid wood panels are made entirely of wood slats, are very stable, easy to cut, and can be repaired if damaged. Chipboards are made from compressed wood chips with binding agents, are inexpensive, and hardly warp, but have an artificial appearance and are not easily repairable. Plywood panels consist of several layers of veneer glued together, are lightweight and dimensionally stable, but are difficult to sand due to their thin layers.

Teak is considered the best wood for wood panels because of its exceptionally stable, durable, and moisture-resistant qualities. Other tropical woods such as cumaru, garapa, and jatoba also offer high durability, but differ in color, grain, and surface texture. Teak also scores points for its low risk of cracking and splintering, but is somewhat more expensive.

Finger-jointed means that shorter pieces of wood are cut into wedges and glued together with interlocking joints. This creates a particularly stable, dimensionally stable joint that reduces warping of the wood and allows for longer panels, while simultaneously generating less wood waste.