Kirei: A Natural Innovation
This unique boarding is made from recycled Sorghum plants. Sorghum is the plant that molasses is made of. It also has a very durable stem that is harnessed after the plant has exhausted its life and pressed between sheets of particle wood. Strong and durable, Kirei (pronounced KEE-ray) will add a unique ambiance to any atmosphere. In the two squares shown here, the left square has been stained, and the right one has not.
Kirei
is surprisingly beautiful in a variety of applications that showcase
its natural beauty while providing a strong and sustainable material.
Kirei is made of sorghum stalks after the sugars are pressed out to
make molasses, The stalks are then reclaimed and pressed with poplar
wood and KR bond, a water-based non-toxic adhesive. Kirei is used
for bathroom countertops, cabinetry, furniture and decorative pieces.
• LEED
certification points
• Engineered
in three thicknesses (10 mm, 20 mm, 30 mm) for various applications
• Lightweight
• Strong
• Unfinished
and capable of working with many finishing products
• Natural
decorative beauty
• Reclaimed
materials
• Excellent
dimensional stability and screw-holding power
• Resists
warping
Once
installed, it can be puttied, sanded and finished with one of our
non-toxic oil finishes. This brings the color out beautifully.
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 Kirei This unique boarding is made from recycled Sorghum plants. Sorghum is the plant that molasses is made of. It also has a very durable stem that is harnessed after the plant has exhausted its life and pressed between sheets of particle wood. Strong and durable, Kirei will add a unique ambiance to any atmosphere.
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