Overlay technology that enhances the performance of timber building products

Smooth surface timber boards

Arctek Technology by Arclin is a performance overlay solution that delivers a completely smooth surface board for oriented strand boards (OSBs) as well as medium-density fibre board (MDF), plywood and other timber construction materials.

The smoothness of timber building products such as untreated OSBs cannot be easily defined as different areas of the same board may react differently when treated with chemicals and exposed to moisture. Should uniform, printable and paintable surfaces be required, the overlay performance solution can achieve this by utilising proprietary acrylic phenolic resin with customisable layers. The solution is thermally bonded to the substrate for a high degree of fusion that results in high quality and durable finish.

The application of Arctek Technology for smooth surface OSB, MDF and plywood extended from facades for residential and commercial buildings to hoarding and fencing. The solution can be customised to fit project design and objectives.

The sustainable Arctek Technology is applied to timber manufactured products in factory conditions. This is not only assurance of quality as the technology is installed in a controlled environment, but it also means that an identical finish can be achieved across all surfaces if required. The premanufactured building components can be delivered to the site ready to install. This helps to speed up the on-site stage of a project, reduce resources requirements and overall project cost.

Benefits of smooth surface boards

  • Provides smooth and identical surfaces for timber building products
  • A printable and paintable solution that remains breathable
  • Creates identical surface across all treated timber manufactured products
  • Speeds up on-site installation
  • Reduces costly waste of materials and cost of labour

Applications for smooth surface OSB, MDF & Plywood

timber floor cassette

Floor cassettes

Floor cassettes with OSB facing are increasingly used in modern construction. The smooth finish the Arctek Technology performance overlay provides is crucial for material compatibility of flooring finishes and to achieving high aesthetic impact.

SIP applications

Facades and internal cladding

To achieve an aesthetically pleasing look, the surface of OSB, MDF, plywood or any other timber manufactured product used for facades and cladding should be smooth. The Arctek Technology is a performance overlay solution that provides a surface that is smooth and homogenous without the need for sanding and filling.

Facade Applications
Timber facade composite panels
smooth surface hoarding panels

Hoarding and fencing

Hoarding is a valuable space for commercial messaging and visually sets the scene for development. Arctek Technology can deliver a smooth surface that can be painted or printed on for maximum impact. The performance overlay also enhances the durability of hoarding and fencing panels.

Hoarding Applications

Interested in Finding Out More?

If you'd like to understand how our technology can be applied to your products to help expand your business offering, or to explore ideas for bespoke applications, please get in touch at enquiries.arctek@arclin.com

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