FAQ

Yes, it is important to oil the raw surfaces of your Queenply before installation. This applies to all veneers and all panels coated only on one side, as well as to the raw panels and all open edges. Why? This makes our Queenply resistant, protects and maintains the wood. We also have a special recommendation for this, which you can order directly: RUBIO^® Monocoat Maintenance Oil 2C. One coating is enough with this oil! You can find all informations here.

In any case. Our Queenply is made of Albasia wood. This wood grows faster, is grown sustainably, but is also finer than poplar or birch. This is why much finer dust is produced when working with Queenply. To avoid inhaling the fine shavings or getting them in your eyes, you should always wear safety goggles and a respirator mask. And if you are sawing or milling... you need hearing protection.

Our Queenply is lighter than other plywood panels, but you can process it with the same standard tools as other plywood panels. Whether jigsaw, plunge-cut saw, circular saw, router, drill or CNC - depending on what you want to do. But also read through the other processing tips here in our FAQ. You'll find lots of additional tips here. 

Tip: A guide rail can make your work much easier, especially for longer cuts!

It may seem obvious to you, but in any case it is very important that the saw blade you choose is also suitable for your tool. And no matter what type of saw you use, the following applies: A fresh, sharp saw blade is known to make the best cuts! Therefore, make sure that you don't use blunt saw blades.

There are special saw blades for plywood. These are the most suitable ones. Our professional customers say that metal saw blades also work very well and stay sharp a little longer. In direct comparison, however, they don't make better cuts than classic saw blades for plywood. 

It is much more important that you pay attention to a fine toothing and as many teeth as possible when selecting the saw blade.

And one thing: It's best to make a test cut in a sacrificial piece first. Then you can see directly how the new saw blade behaves.

To prevent this, you should pay attention to three points : 

1. Pay attention to the ambient temperature while you are working. The colder it is, the more porous our HPL and acrylic surfaces in particular become. So make sure the ambient temperature is comfortable for your Queen. 
2. Saw slowly, without much pressure and only at full speed. 
3. Use the right saw blade (see FAQ here). 

Our pro tip: If you apply adhesive tape along the cutting edge in advance and use a guide rail with a rubber lip when sawing, you will get even better cuts.

That's entirely up to you. You have all options with our Queenply, because all three options work really well. A combination is of course the safest option - especially for van conversions, if you're going off-road later on. For all other furniture and interior fittings, simply choose the options that suit best.

Our Queenply is plywood - even if it clearly stands out from other plywoods in terms of weight and stability. Plywood screws are therefore best suited for screwing. Partially threaded screws offer the best tightening, fully threaded screws provide the best hold. Countersunk head screws can be countersunk flush into the wood, while flat head screws give a particularly elegant look. The choice is yours.

Important! Our advise is to pre-drill, especially with HPL and acrylic surfaces. Simply use a drill bit that is one size smaller than your screws. This will ensure that the Queenply does not splinter and that the screw has a good hold.

Our pro tip: Many of our professional partners use standard SPAX screws, partially galvanised or made of stainless steel. If you use these, you can prevent flash rust and unsightly discoloration.

PU construction adhesives, MS polymer adhesives or multi-fibre adhesives have proven themselves in practice. In any case, the adhesive/glue used must be suitable for the respective materials that you want to join together. Logical. Regardless of which of these adhesives you use: Please always follow the instructions for use on the packaging!

The following applies to all adhesive joints: A grease-free, clean and dry surface is best for bonding. For very smooth surfaces, such as our HPL or acrylic surfaces, we recommend roughening the gluing points with coarse sandpaper. This gives the adhesive better adhesion.

Advice for bonding HPL or acrylic surfaces: You will achieve the strongest adhesive bond if you simply carefully remove the respective laminate at the bonding point using a surface milling machine.

Our Queen likes high-quality care products. Whether you use oil, wax or wood stain is up to you. You should lightly sand the wooden surfaces before working them in and then apply the care product of your choice. With some care products, you can influence the color or texture of the wood a little. In our online shop you will find care products recommended by us.

Important: Test your care product on a test piece beforehand. This will help you to recognize how the end result will look on your lightweight panels. Please always follow the instructions for use and the drying times.

Professional tip: Most maintenance oils bring out a rather rich wood color. Wax particularly emphasises the wood structure. Maintenance glazes are available in very different variations.

A stable substructure is the most important thing. You can then attach your interior fittings and furniture to this. Rivet nuts, appropriate adhesives (see FAQ: Bonding) or ramp sleeves for the base plate are suitable for this purpose.

We also have untreated Queenply panels in our shop for building stable yet lightweight substructures.

Important: Substructures should also be sealed, as they usually have direct contact with the outer wall or bodywork. Condensation can form here.

Tip: Think about good insulation, because it's worth it. A thin layer of insulation between the bodywork or outer wall and the substructure prevents moisture from reaching the wood in the first place.

For HPL and acrylic surfaces: yes. However, it is very important that you ensure that no splash water or humidity comes into direct contact with the core panel or the wood of the core panel. An HPL coating on the wood is therefore well suited for the construction of a wet room: robust, scratch-resistant, water-repellent and durable. Acrylic surfaces are also feasible, but are somewhat more susceptible to scratches and more aggressive care and cleaning products due to their surface texture. So you'd better think about this again.

It is and remains important: Avoid visible wooden edges and always seal them in advance for safety. Corners and edges should be sealed with a sealing joint. Make sure you use a flexible adhesive and sealant. If the first small cracks appear in the joint after a while, simply rework them.

We provide as much service as possible. However, we do not have a cutting service. With the amount of lightweight panels that come in and out of our warehouse every day, customised cuts are unfortunately not feasible. 

But: You can have your panels cut to size by one of our partners around the corner. Many of our customers have had good experiences with this.

Our full-format panels have approximate dimensions of 250 x 120 cm, depending on the variant. You will always find the exact dimensions of your ordered lightweight panel in our shop. In principle, the Queenply therefore fits into any small van or minibus.

Tip: Your order can also be delivered to your door by a low-cost shuttle service. Then you don't have to worry about loading. Just take a look at the offer in our shop under ‘Freight costs’. Perhaps this question will then be a thing of the past for you.

From time to time we offer special promotion weeks or discount campaigns. Special deals for professional builders and business customers or interesting and worthwhile promotions for all DIY'ers.

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