FAQ
Contrary to popular belief, birch is not a multiplex panel and poplar is not automatically a plywood. A plywood board is a board made of cross-laminated veneer layers.
From a thickness of 12 mm and from 5 layers of veneer (middle layers) one speaks of a multiplex board (multilayer). The more centre layers a plywood has, the higher the board’s durability. This means that it does not become "crooked" as quickly. At the same time, the screw pull-out strength increases with each centre ply.
When choosing the right substrate material or the right finishing panels in van conversions and for interior panelling in camping buses, the gluing is important. With poplar plywood, this is usually not suitable for damp rooms and is therefore not the best choice for the climate, temperature and humidity fluctuations in motorhomes and caravans.
We often recommend our Queenply multiplex board with moisture-resistant gluing. You can find it in our online shop.
By calibrating to an accuracy of 0.2 mm (sanding the boards on both sides), we increase the surface smoothness of the panel, which is particularly noticeable with dark decors or extremely matt surfaces.
In addition, we reduce the thickness tolerance and ensure full-surface bonding of the carrier panel and HPL.
This guarantees perfect gap dimensions in furniture construction, less stress and less work.
Unlike many other manufacturers, we use PUR Hotmelt bonding (for HPL and acrylic) and Kaurit (veneers) for our Queenply lightweight panels, not white glue. There are several reasons for this:
1. With PUR hotmelt gluing, the panel is heated before the glue is applied. The glue itself is also heated. Therefore, the glue grips better. In principle, PUR does niche require water and therefore introduces less moisture in its own. This minimises tension in the panel. This is different with white glue.
2. The PUR only reactivates again at approx. 135 degrees Celsius. White glue already at approx. 60 - 70 degrees. The lower this temperature, the more problematic for the panel and the bond with the surface, because: if an adhesive reactivates, bubbles form or the HPL or acrylic decor peels off. And now think about it: how quickly do you reach 60 degrees in a vehicle, whether due to climatic conditions or heat sources in the interior (auxiliary heating, water vapour when cooking, etc.).
3. Due to its properties, PUR is 100 per cent waterproof. Shower cubicles and kitchen extensions with our Queenply composite elements are therefore no problem. The surface does not peel away from the panel, nor does the carrier panel itself swell. There are also other moisture-resistant glued plywoods. However, only very few of them also glue the core panel to the HPL or acrylic using the PUR hotmelt process to a high quality. But this is precisely the most common weak point in other lightwood panels.
Yes, absolutely! Or do individual van feeling and furniture fronts in the quality and look of a furniture discounter go together? No, right?
So why not veneer? Veneered surfaces are not only absolutely unique and always one-of-a-kind in the world, they are also partly moisture-regulating with an oiled surface. This is because veneered surfaces are more open-pored than HPL and can thus absorb and release moisture to a certain extent.
In addition, veneer is significantly lighter (approx. 50%) than HPL. This saves you further weight in the camper van extension.
But above all it is soo chic and unique!
That’s why we have two queens in our shop: the 15 mm Queenply veneer for furniture construction and the 4 mm Queenply veneer for wall and ceiling panelling.
Perhaps you have already seen it: our Queenply multiplex board is also available in our shop completely untreated, in different sizes. It is, of course, the most cost-effective version, because there is no HPL or veneer. However, this version is only suitable for substructures or other constructive purposes, for felting or other coverings. These plywood panels do not fulfil any decorative requirements.
We have them in our scheme because we want to offer you the best technical advantages and the lightest panels in Queenply quality from the substructure onwards. For furniture fronts, we have a whole range of veneered and compound elements in stock.
In our planning, we have taken care to keep the freight costs for you as low as necessary and the service as high as possible.
The result: our Queenply shuttle service. With this service we deliver your order directly to your doorstep. And you save up to 500€ transport costs.
You can find all further information under: Freight costs
You can also minimize costs by joining forces with other builders from your region and placing a collective order.
Simply register in our Facebook group. Here we have our own community. There you can find out who else in your area would like to place an order.
We pack your finishing boards with special care before shipping and make sure that they leave our warehouse without any damage to the edges. However, even with the greatest care, it can happen during transport that a corner is dented or the edge is slightly damaged. We know that too.
That’s why we calculate 1 cm less for each side of every Queenply finishing board in advance: 249 cm × 121 cm for the raw board, 243 cm × 121 cm for all composite elements and 247 cm × 120 cm for all veneered boards. This saves us all a lot of time that would otherwise be wasted on complaints.
Put this time into your extension work – and feel free to recommend us to others.
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