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Rafa-kids furniture FINISH
We make Rafa-kids furniture from premium Finnish Birch plywood. Let’s have a look at how we finish it, so it is durable for a lifetime. Swedish premium water-based lacquer is perfect for this purpose.
Lacquering
Lacquering wood is one of the most work-intensive processes in furniture production. It requires plenty of time and attention. But the effect is sublime. At this stage, all the production steps come to fruition. The elegant birch panels get protected by two layers of lacquer. First, the panels are sanded to smoothen any imperfections. Then comes the first layer of lacquer, which needs to be sanded again after drying. After that, the final layer of paint is applied for a perfect result.
In the natural finish – the wood nerves get more visible under the transparent lacquer. If you are a fan of white or black finish – you will enjoy its matt effect. We find white calm and elegant. Black is more of a graphic statement in a room.
This luxurious water-based finish is tested and certified to ensure it is perfectly safe for our children, complying with European norm EN71-3 for the Safety of Toys. It is so safe that kids could eat it
Wood is protected by two layers of lacquer
NEW Laminate
Our beds are now available in a NEW white or black laminated finish for even more durability. As architects, we know this finish very well. It is often used in public buildings or offices where furniture has to stay in good shape when used intensively. Rafa-kids furniture is not only beautifully designed but also built for a lifetime. And the new laminated finish helps keep our beds in perfect shape even longer.
Exceptional resistance to scratches and knocks
But let’s start from the beginning. We use the same 21mm extra-thick birch plywood as always. The laminate is a protective sheet we glue on both sides of our panels. The HPL (High-Pressure Laminate) we use comes from Germany and is exceptionally resistant to wear, scratches and impact. We have chosen an exclusive Anti-fingerprint texture (resistant to dirt and fingerprints). And above all, the HPL is environmentally-friendly, consisting of 65% paper and 35% water-based resins.
We leave the edges exposed to show the natural beauty of wood.
We leave the edges exposed to show the natural beauty of wood. To protect the edges, we use special hand-applied oil, again certified for the Safety of Toys. Best of the best! The natural wooden edges stay visible, showcasing the beautiful Finnish birch inside. This way, your white or black laminated bed still has elegantly visible wooden details. Thanks to that, you can match the laminated beds nicely with other Rafa-kids furniture in a natural finish.
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