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Wood Paneling
Engineered Wood / Plywood Paneling
Hardness: low to medium on Janka scale; Color: brown with artificial wood grain patterns; Luster: matte to semi-gloss finish; Material: composite wood or thin plywood sheets.
- Hardness
- low to medium on Janka scale
- Color
- brown with artificial wood grain patterns
- Luster
- matte to semi-gloss finish
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Physical properties
Hardness: low to medium on Janka scale; Color: brown with artificial wood grain patterns; Luster: matte to semi-gloss finish; Material: composite wood or thin plywood sheets.
Formation & geological history
Manufactured through the compression of wood fibers or the bonding of thin wood veneers with adhesives, commonly produced during the mid-to-late 20th century for residential interiors.
Uses & applications
Used primarily for interior wall coatings and home decoration to simulate the look of solid wood walls at a lower cost.
Geological facts
This type of paneling was extremely popular in suburban home construction between the 1950s and 1980s. It is often referred to as 'basement chic' or 'retro paneling'.
Field identification & locations
Identify by its repetitive grain pattern, thin cross-section (usually 1/8 to 1/4 inch), and the presence of vertical grooves designed to hide seams between sheets.
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