I need to quote a job for a designer. He wants me to apply pre-finished Cherry veneer to two walls of a real estate office.
I have found a local supplier that sells sheets of this pre-finished Cherry. They offer it in “2-ply”, phenolic backed and self adhesive back. All are similar in price.
Anyone here ever work with such wall covering? I see it in architectural magazines all the time. What is the preferred method of installation?
Thanks!
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Doesn't the supplier offer some kind of installation guide. I'd call their technical support after reading their install guide.
I've never used this personally, but some was installed in my office reception area once. It had a fabric backing -- looked like heavy cheesecloth. Don't know if it was self-adhesive or otherwise, but I do know it developed wrinkles pretty quickly in the direction of the grain. Looked like a bad veneer job.
Mike Hennessy
Pittsburgh, PA
Well that's a little disconcerting...
Is using 1/4 " pre-fin cherry ply an option? Cost is probably near the same-no wrinkles.
-Paul
It is, and I recommended it, but the designer is concerned about the appearance of exposed edges. 1/4" will be far more noticeable than 1/16"Also, I was reassured by the drywall contractor that the walls will be very flat since they're using commercial steel studs and very wide tape joints.My concern isn't so much wrinkles. I just am not sure which type of wall covering will be the best value to install because of the different methods used.
Mumda,
I've never seen a drywall wall on either wood studs or steel studs that is straight in either direction. I think you are taking a big chance veneering drywall. Why not have the contractor use 1/2" plywood instead of drywall on the two wall you are going to veneer or MDF or something which is flatter then drywall.
ASK
I appreciate your concern, I have the same worry! The space is existing and it's already drywalled. Adding more thickness would be extremely difficult given all the electric and phone outlets, window and door casings to contend with.I have a magazine on my desk now that shows a whole contemporary library done in veneer. There must be a way...maybe thick self leveling adhesive put on the wall with a thin grooved trowel? Kind of like tile setting so the adhesive fills the low spots?Maybe I'll contact the company in this article and ask them how they did it.Thanks!
I have thought of this however I've never even done an experiment...... I would think that common wallpaper adhesive would hold it well. Applied and installed as one would do any wallpaper. If it were me, I'd first consult an experienced paper hanger then follow that up with a trial with some sample veneer. I would not attempt this with flitch veneer, only the two ply or paper-backed stuff.
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