Forescolor FAQ

  • 1. How do you work with FORESCOLOR board?
  • 2. What kind of finishing can be used?
  • 3. Can I leave it unfinished?
  • 4. Does the material warp?
  • 5. Can I apply Forescolor at outdoors?
  • 6. Are there color tone variations between boards?
  • 7. How can I repair surface of FORESCOLOR if it is scratched?
  • 8. How can I mask a small hole made in the board?
  • 9. Is FORESCOLOR toxic?
  • 10. How come this product does not exist in white color?
  • 11. What are other post-manufacturing possibilities for FORESCOLOR?
  • 12. Any other added service available in Malaysia?
1. How do you work with FORESCOLOR board?

Just as wood. Same tools, fixing systems, finishing.

2. What kind of finishing can be used?

The same use for wood (Varnish, wax, oil, water-based/solvent-based)

3. Can I leave it unfinished?

Yes, however a proper finishing for better preservation is always recommended.

4. Does the material warp?

Yes, just like other wood base materials, if they are poorly stored and assembled.

5. Can I apply Forescolor at outdoors?

FORESCOLOR is a product for internal applciations, it is moisture resistance but not water resistant.

6. Are there color tone variations between boards?

Yes there are, due to wood and organic dyes. But color tone is within controlled range.

7. How can I repair surface of FORESCOLOR if it is scratched?

Sand it and apply finishing again*.

* depends on type of finishing and how severe is the scratch Wax/oil + superficial scratches = just finishing maintenance without sanding.

8. How can I mask a small hole made in the board?

With glue for wood (transparent) mixed with the dust from the board.

9. Is FORESCOLOR toxic?

FORESCOLOR is non toxic. It produced with organic dyes and formaldehyde emissions are within limits set by European standards.

10. How come this product does not exist in white color?

Because existing wood fiber has its color.

11. What are other post-manufacturing possibilities for FORESCOLOR?

FORESCOLOR can be routed by CNC machine, laser cut, laser engraved, sand blasted and printable.

12. Any other added service available in Malaysia?

Suriwong is providing board lamination service (laminate 2-3 plies of FORESCOLOR into 1), Melamine paper pressing service (solid color only), customized CNC engraving & cutting options (subject to technical availability).