Whether you’re an experienced architect or an inspired homeowner, whether your project is a hospital or a kitchen, nobody is safe from the daunting task of picking finishes. Even top designers in the field will tell you that the huge range of brands, finishes, and colours can leave your head spinning – take it from a finishing trade, it’s not easy. So today, to make the decision a little simpler, we’re going through our top 5 favourite joinery finishes (in no particular order).
Abet Laminati – Sei
Opening our list, we have the Sei finish from the Abet Laminati range. Abet Laminati are a global brand, successfully riding the trend of bold colours with durable finishes. With a range of products suited to both interiors and exterior projects, Abet have made a name for themselves as an ambitious, quality focused brand. Amongst a huge majority of our projects, Interiors SA have encountered Abet’s Sei finish in a variety of colours, so clearly architects and clients are gaining an interest in their products.
The Royal Hobart Hospital - Featured in this article by Abet Laminati
Being an Adelaide joinery company, we often find ourselves procuring large quantities of Abet products, with our go-to supplier always being Surface Squared. Our favourite Sei colours from recent projects have been 831 (Rosso Mattone), 1826 (Cappuccino), and 1947 (Agave):
Laminex – Natural Finish
For the durable, cost-effective, and large quantity jobs, Laminex products have always been the staple for Australian designers. The natural range from Laminex vastly covers the colour spectrum, opening clients up to a huge list of complementary options to produce new and creative looks. From laminate leaf, all the way to 33mm board, the natural finish from Laminex covers cabinet doors, benchtops, wall panelling and anything else you can think of.
With innovation on the rise, designers across Australia have been aiming for more bold and inspired concepts making colours like Bayleaf, Steel blue, and Peacock staples for many of our recent projects.
Timber Veneer – American Oak
For any project attempting to achieve a rich, natural look, an American Oak veneer is almost always a necessity. Due to the beautiful variations in the wood, American Oak veneer is a versatile product that can be used anywhere from huge open spaces, to cabinet doors or even kitchen island benches. During our projects, Interiors SA often use our in-house paint shop – operated by Creative Coatings SA – to treat our veneer and achieve a bespoke finished look.
With a boom in popularity of natural finishes, timber veneer has become a high quality and in demand product; its versatility often making large order procurements necessary. A big shoutout goes to Australian Timbers who supplied our most recent batch of Crown Cut American Oak and always meet a tight deadline, even on stock-take day.
Polytec – Ravine
Combining the natural warmth of woodgrains with the cost-effectiveness of large suppliers, Polytec’s Ravine finish is the versatile and gorgeous look for projects of any size. Making a name for themselves as the environmentally friendly and bespoke design inclined quality finish competitor, Polytec’s popularity has boomed in the last few years – dominating finishes schedules everywhere.
Ravine is another range that opens designers up to new creative potentials; with colours such as Natural Oak, Black Wenge, and Soft Walnut, Polytec have dominated the ever-popular natural design.
DuPont – Corian
If you’ve read our previous blogs, then you knew this was coming. The talk of the town and our personal favourite for benchtops, splashbacks, and everything in-between: Corian. With the South Australian benchtop and kitchen market beginning to boom again towards the holidays, popularity of Corian has skyrocketed. Its durability, versatility, and cost-effectiveness make it a fantastic finish for a huge range of projects.
From our more recent projects, Interiors SA have seen a variety of Corian colours being specified, but Evening Prima, Glacier White, and Silver Birch are definitely a few of the most popular from kitchens to law firms.
Let’s hope this list helps you navigate the massive market of joinery finishes for your next project. If you’re ready to go then click the link below for a quote: