Tabu veneers are premium-grade surface materials that stand out from ordinary veneers, especially thanks to their through-dyeing. Unlike traditional veneers, Tabu veneers are dyed throughout their thickness, making them more durable and versatile to use. These high quality wood materials offer designers and carpenters the opportunity to create unique, colourful surfaces while preserving the natural texture of wood. Tabu veneers can be divided into two main categories: through-dyed natural veneers and industrially manufactured veneers, both of which offer an excellent alternative to traditional veneering solutions.
What makes Tabu veneers special surface materials?
Tabu veneers stand out in the market thanks to their unique manufacturing process and excellent quality. Developed by the Italian company TABU, these premium surface materials have revolutionised the traditional concept of wood veneers.
The history of taboo veneers goes back decades, when their developers wanted to create a solution to the limitations of traditional veneers. While conventional veneers are usually only superficially coloured, Tabu veneers are dyed through and through, allowing them to uniform colour distribution throughout the material.
The basic uses of these veneers are varied: they are used in quality furniture, wall panels, doors and many other interior applications. In the premium surface materials market, Tabu veneers position themselves clearly in the upper category, offering designers and manufacturers a material that combines the natural beauty of wood with an innovative colour treatment.
What are dyed-through natural veneers?
The solid-coloured natural veneers are the most significant innovation of Tabu veneers. These materials are made by treating real wood veneer with a unique dyeing process that absorbs the dye throughout the thickness of the veneer, not just on the surface.
The manufacturing process uses natural wood, which is cut into thin slices. The material then undergoes a multi-stage dyeing process, where special dyes and techniques are used to ensure that the colour is evenly absorbed throughout the thickness of the veneer. The end result is a material that retains the natural grain and texture of the wood, but the colour is perfectly uniform throughout the veneer.
The technical characteristics clearly distinguish natural veneers from regular veneers. Their wear resistance is much better, as the surface scratches do not reveal the different coloured surface underneath. In addition, the colour fastness is excellent and the workability of the material is comparable to that of ordinary wood. This makes dyed-through natural veneers an ideal material for demanding applications.
What is the difference between Tabu veneers and regular veneers?
Tabu veneers and regular veneers differ in a number of important ways. The main difference is that Tabu veneers are dyed through, which makes them more durable and versatile to use than traditional veneers, which are only dyed on the surface.
In terms of colour shades, Tabu tiles offer a much wider range of colour options. While standard veneers are available mainly in natural wood tones, Tabu veneers can be virtually any colour - from bright colours to neutral tones, while retaining the natural grain of the wood.
In terms of durability, Tabu veneers are well ahead. Scratches on the surface of ordinary veneers reveal a different coloured surface underneath, making the damage visible. With Tabu veneers, the staining is uniform throughout the material, so small scratches do not stand out, and renewal of surface treatment is easier.
In installation, both materials follow similar principles, but Tabu tiles are more forgiving of small mistakes. In terms of price, Tabu veneers are premium products and therefore slightly more expensive than standard veneers, but the quality and aesthetic value they offer often justifies the higher price.
What are the best applications for Tabu veneers?
Tabu veneers are ideal for many premium applications in interior design and construction. Their best applications are in spaces where a natural feel and high design value are desired.
In furniture, Tabu veneers are popular as a surface material for high-quality tables, chairs, cabinets and shelves. Their colour fastness and resistance to wear and tear make them a long-lasting choice furniture in daily use.
In wall panels and interior design, Tabu veneers create spectacular surfaces that add warmth and character to a space. They are particularly popular in public spaces such as hotels, restaurants and offices where a combination of elegance and durability is desired.
For doors and furniture doors, Tabu veneers offer the possibility to create coherent ensembles where the same tone is repeated in different elements. In special projects, such as acoustic elements or art installations, the versatility of Tabu veneers is particularly evident.
Why choose Tabu veneers for your projects?
Tabu veneers are an excellent choice for projects that require a unique look and durability. Their main advantage is their ability to combine the naturalness of wood with unique colour tones, allowing for innovative design solutions.
Professionals appreciate the uniform colour of Tabu veneers throughout the material, which makes it much easier to repair minor surface damage than with regular veneers. They also have excellent colour fastness and dimensional stability, which extends the life of the material.
Tabu veneers are also a good choice from an environmental point of view, as they use raw material efficiently and a single tree can produce a large amount of veneer. This makes it possible to create spectacular wood surfaces with less environmental impact.
At Lorella, we offer a comprehensive range of TABU's dyed-through natural veneers and industrially manufactured veneers. Our expertise will help you choose the right material for your project, and we offer technical support throughout your project. We want to ensure that you get the best possible finish with high quality surface materials that stand out both aesthetically and technically.