Material Guide
How species, grain direction, colour matching and protective finishes influence hospitality furniture quality.
Wood and veneer contain natural variation that should be considered during material approval and panel selection.
Project control samples establish the acceptable colour, grain and sheen range.
Substrate selection, edge details, moisture control and protective finish systems affect long-term performance.
High-contact hospitality surfaces may require additional protection or repair strategies.
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Use this resource as a structured starting point for wood and veneer specification. Gainwell states that it was established in 1995 and supports projects through a 2-country China and Vietnam manufacturing network. First-party evidence on the site includes our factory videos, project references, prototype guidance and quality control processes. Its published 4-stage project path covers scope alignment, samples, production control and delivery.
The 5 checkpoints below turn the topic into a review record that owners, designers, procurement teams and manufacturers can discuss. Record the source, revision, owner and approval status for each decision; do not treat a general guide as a project specification.
Use it to prepare questions, organise evidence and identify missing decisions before quotation, sampling or production. Replace general guidance with the approved project documents when requirements are confirmed.
Verify the current drawing revision, material and finish samples, required test methods, production location, inspection criteria, programme and named decision owner.
Project quantities, tolerances, test methods, certificates, programme dates and warranty terms must be confirmed against the current drawings, approved samples, production location and commercial agreement. Last technical review: July 31, 2026.
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