kirei

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  • Distinctively beautiful panels, perfect for creating cabinets, shelves, table top, and other furniture

  • Made from Sorghum stalks reclaimed after harvesting that would otherwise be burned or landfilled

  • Sorghum bound by a formaldehyde-free adhesive that will not off gas

  • Low VOC emissions

  • Strong yet lightweight


Pricing:
Kirei Sample
Kirei 1/4" x 1ft x 6ft
Kirei 3/8" x 3ft x 6ft
Kirei 3/4" x 3ft x 6ft
Kirei 1 1/8" x 3ft x 6ft


$10.00
$59.99
$209.99
$259.98
$349.98

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  • overview

      the story

      Kirei ("Kee-ray") is a Japanese word whose translation embodies the qualities of "Clean" and "Beautiful." Kirei Board is manufactured from reclaimed Sorghum stalks grown for food in Northern China. The factory is placed in the center of the agricultural area where the sorghum is grown, reducing shipping time and energy, and also bringing a new source of revenue for the farmers of the region. Employees are paid better-than-market wage and work in good conditions.

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  • health

    at home

    This product has no added formaldehyde. Formaldehyde has been shown to be a harmful indoor air pollutant present in high levels in many indoor spaces. Using Kirei Board and low-VOC finishes helps reduce these formaldehyde emissions for a healthier indoor environment. Kirei Board emits only trace amounts of naturally occurring formaldehyde existing in all organic materials. The KR Bond adhesive used in the manufacture of Kirei Board does not emit any formaldehyde into the ambient indoor atmosphere.

    on the planet

    Kirei Board is made from reclaimed agricultural fiber from the Sorghum plant grown around the world for food. The stalks of this plant are usually burned or thrown into landfills after harvest. By using them in the production of Kirei Board this material is removed from the waste stream, reducing landfill and air pollution, while giving rural farmers a new source of revenue. Minimal amounts of wood are used as bonding strips, greatly reducing the need for newly harvested wood for building this product.

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  • use

    where can i use it?

    This product can be used for a number of applications:

    • Architectural Millwork
    • Wall Covering
    • Retail Displays
    • Furniture
    • Cabinetry
    • Flooring

    how do i install or apply it?

    Kirei Board is worked using standard fabricating techniques applicable for wood-based products.

    Cutting:
    Prefinishing material with a sealer coat can help avoid chipping along saw cuts. For best results use a high-quality saw blade, feeding the material at a uniform speed through the saw. Solidly back panels to prevent chipping along kerf on the saw tooth exit side.

    Drilling:
    A high-speed drill is recommended. To avoid chipout or breakage on the exit side, back the panel with scrap material.

    Routing:
    A speed of 20,000 RPM is recommended using double-fluted router bits.

    Filling:
    Standard wood putty can be used to fill any chips or holes caused by cutting and sanding. Select a color that best matches the color of Kirei Board or your finish color.

    Fastening:
    All fastening methods may be used, including nail, staples, rivets, screws, bolts, glue or combination. Type A or AB, sheet metal, twin fast types and fully threaded screws designed for use in particle board offer better withdrawal resistance than wood screws. Pre-drilled pilot holes are recommended for the size screw used. If nailing, use spiral or ring shank nails for extra holding power.
    (Note: Nailing or screwing into edge grain may result in lower screw holding power due to fewer cross-layers being engaged.)

    Finishing:
    Kirei Board panels can be filled, sealed, painted, stained or varnished with most commercial finishing materials, fillers, lacquers, and synthetic base coats and topcoats and high temperature bake and acrylic and epoxy systems. The panels should be at stable room temperature (70 degrees F and higher) when coated. We recommend low-VOC emission finishes.

    Edge Treatment:
    The exposed edges of Kirei Board are intended to be finished, unless the type of application does not require a more finished appearance than sanding affords. If shaped exposed edges are required, filling, sanding and painting the edge will provide a satisfactory finish. Kirei Board can be edge banded with most commercial edge treatments using standard adhesives.

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    colors & styles

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