Technology and innovation have left no aspect of life and living untouched. And that includes the interior design raw material industry as well. As things stand today, there is a variety of source material available for you to build and script your interior design ideas and dreams into reality. One such highly popular product is the GLOSSY BOARD, which are also available under specific brand names like GLOSS MEISTER etc. by select manufacturers. In this blog today, we shall share with you some technical details and expert tips for working with GLOSSY BOARD / GLOSS MEISTER surfaces with reference to the ACRYLIC HIGH GLOSS BOARD being manufactured by Action TESA that stands tall as “India’s largest company offering multiple products for interior use under one roof by producing more than 3 Lakhs SKU’s”!
Let us first understand what exactly is a GLOSSY BOARD:
What is a GLOSSY BOARD?
A GLOSSY BOARD, by definition, is a type of engineered wood panel, often made of MDF (medium-density fiberboard), that has a high-gloss surface finish. This finish is generally achieved through a process called UV (ultraviolet) curing, wherein a special coating is applied that is then hardened with UV light. Glossy boards are popular for interior design and furniture making, mainly due to their aesthetic appeal and smooth, reflective surface.
And now a word about Action TESA’s Acrylic High Gloss Board:
About Action TESA’s ACRYLIC HIGH GLOSS BOARD
Keeping pace with growth and with commitment to serve the rapidly growing interiors industry, Action TESA offers another superior interior product in its basket by the name of High Gloss Acrylic Surface MDF Boards. TESA Acrylic Faced MDF combines the look and feel of a solid surface acrylic with an ultra-high gloss surface in a contemporary range of designs and effects.
All TESA Acrylic Surface Boards have a near mirror quality surface (just like a glass mirror) and are easy to install and clean. All they need is a soft, wet cloth. TESA Acrylic Boards have natural colour and unique designs. The collection includes 19 exotic designs suited for any interior and furniture design application.
Application Areas: Action TESA Acrylic Boards can be used in decoration of walls/cabinets or whole styling. They can also be used for household decoration furniture like bedroom/living room/ wardrobe shutters/kitchen shutters and various other multipurpose applications .
TECHNICAL DETAIL AND INSTRUCTION MANUAL: ACRYLIC HIGH GLOSS MDF BOARD (EXTERIOR GRADE)
Cutting Equipment:-
The ideal cutting equipment shall be a Panel Saw with a primary Cutting blade & a secondary scoring blade. The Cutting motor shall drive the Primary cutting Saw between 5500 RPM —7000 RPM
Primary Cutting Blade Specification:-
Shall be with 72 Teeth with PCD/TCD Tip.
The Feed Rate:-
A Steady feed rate is essential for the perfect cut without chipping of unevenness on the edges. The feed rate shall be 18 ft per minute.
Panel Saw Preparedness before cutting:-
The Primary cutting blade and the scoring blade have to be in perfect alignment to give a 90 degree cut edge.
- The Blade sharpness needs to be checked
- The Cutting Table cleaned out of all dust / cutting residue to avoid accidental scratches to the Panel
Critical Points to be noted
- Do not Peel Off the BOPP protective film from the board till your fabrication process is not over.
- Once the BOPP film is removed please wipe clean the surface of the board with any cleaning agent like Colin.
Best Cutting Process
- Place the Acrylic High Gloss MDF Board with the BOPP film on the cutting tray.
- Acrylic High Gloss MDF Board surface side should be facing towards Scoring Saw.
- Align the board edge to the horizontal guide for a perfect straight edge. Align Primary & Scoring blades.
Set Blade Speed to 7000 RPM (Min. 5500 RPM) Push the board @ constant speed of 18 ft per minute.
- Ensure that the dust collector is turned on the effectively clean the work space.
- Use Protective work Gloves & Glasses while cutting the board.
Acrylic High Gloss MDF Board — Technical Specification
Core Panel —Available in Pre Laminated MDF Board
Type of Core Panel— Exterior Grade — 1 Water Resistant BWR Type
BIS License (Core Panel) — IS : 14587 ( Pre Laminated MDF) Size Available — 8’X4′ (2440MM X 1220MM)
Thickness Available — 18MM
- Finish Type — High Gloss
- Shades Available —19 Colors as per Shade Card
Outstanding Product Characteristics
High Gloss Level more than 110 degree Rich Fullness of Color
High Surface hardness in the range of >_2H Good Scratch resistance
Anti Bacteria, Anti Acid & Anti Alkali against a variety of disinfector
Resistant to fading
Exterior Grade Core Panel used high water resistance making it ideal for application in moisture prone areas & also used for all furniture applications.
Hard Wood used for Mother Boards
Best Application Areas
Action TESA Acrylic High Gloss MDF Board can be used in decoration of wall / Cabinet or whole styling. House hold Decoration Furniture like Bedroom / Living Room / Wardrobe Shutters / Kitchen Shutters and Multipurpose application and many more.
Edge Finishing the Panels
- Action TESA Supplied PVC High Gloss finished Edge Band Tape which is available in 150 Meter Rolls in complimenting ranges. The Edge Band Tapes can be fixed with a thru-feed machine. There is however the option of Aluminium profiles too which can be fitted with a groove on the edge.
(Note — Action TESA Acrylic High Gloss MDF Board are best suited for any Vertical Application.)
For optimal appearance under light, ensure the arrow marks on the protective film (as shown in the picture) are aligned in the same direction for all shutters installed side by side in wardrobes or cabinets
The protective film should be removed before use, once all installation and other civil/painting work are completed.
Concluding Words
We hope that going through the contents cited under the linked manual would provide you with some helpful tips for working with GLOSSY BOARD / GLOSS MEISTER surfaces while designing your interiors. In case of any further expert guidance on this matter, you may get in touch with Action TESA’s experts via the below cited link: https://www.actiontesa.com/contact