Name: Smoked Walnut by Shinnoki
Brand: Shinnoki
SKU: smoked-walnut
Price: 35.00 USD
Availability: InStock

Question 1

How dark is Smoked Walnut compared to standard walnut?

Accepted Answer

Smoked Walnut is significantly darker than natural walnut — closer to espresso than chocolate. The smoking process deepens the color while preserving the natural grain pattern. Under ambient lighting, it reads as very dark brown; under direct light, the walnut grain becomes visible and the surface comes alive with depth.

Question 2

Will Smoked Walnut make a kitchen feel too dark?

Accepted Answer

In a full kitchen, Smoked Walnut can feel dramatic, which may or may not suit the space. Many designers use it selectively — as an island finish, a pantry wall, or lower cabinets paired with lighter upper cabinets. Combined with adequate lighting and lighter countertops, it creates sophisticated contrast rather than darkness.

Question 3

Does Smoked Walnut show fingerprints?

Accepted Answer

The extra-matte UV finish is formulated to resist fingerprint visibility. The matte surface diffuses light rather than reflecting it, which minimizes the appearance of oils and smudges. This is a key advantage over high-gloss dark finishes, which show every touch.

Question 4

What panel sizes does Shinnoki come in?

Accepted Answer

Shinnoki panels are manufactured in a single standard size: 2790 × 1240 × 19mm (approximately 4' × 9' × ¾"). They are available in two constructions — Exclusive (double-sided, with real wood veneer on both faces, packed 15 panels per unit) and Premium (single-sided, with real wood veneer on the face and a color-matched technical veneer on the back, packed 25 panels per unit). A flexible laminate version (1mm thick real wood veneer on phenolic resin backing) is also available in two sizes for wrapping curved surfaces and applying to custom substrates.

Question 5

What edge banding options are available for Shinnoki finishes?

Accepted Answer

Each Shinnoki finish is available with two types of matching edge banding. Real wood veneer edgebanding comes in 0.6mm thickness, available in 24mm or 48mm widths on 100-meter rolls — these are prefinished and color-matched but not pre-glued. ABS edgebanding comes in 1mm thickness, also in 24mm or 48mm widths on 50-meter rolls — these are color and structure matched and work well for high-use applications. When using veneer edgebanding, your edge bander should be set to 0.5mm to avoid cutting through the veneer into the MDF core.

Question 6

Is Shinnoki prefinished veneer durable enough for kitchen cabinets?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Shinnoki panels are finished with a six-layer UV-cured acrylate urethane lacquer system that delivers top-tier performance. They achieve EN 438-2 Class 5 scratch resistance (the highest class), EN 14354 wear resistance rated at 600 turns, and EN 438-2/20 impact resistance of 4N or higher. The extra-matte finish also resists fingerprints, dust visibility, and minor surface marks. These panels are used in luxury residential kitchens, commercial hospitality projects, and high-end retail environments worldwide.

Question 7

How do I clean and maintain Shinnoki panels?

Accepted Answer

Day-to-day cleaning is simple: wipe with a soft, dry cloth or a slightly damp cloth. For tougher stains, use a mild detergent — never acetone or ethyl butyl acetate. Wipe spills immediately rather than letting them sit. The factory-applied UV lacquer system means there is no on-site finishing required and no periodic re-coating needed. The prefinished surface is designed to maintain its appearance over years of normal residential use without additional treatment.

Question 8

What certifications does Shinnoki carry for green building projects?

Accepted Answer

Shinnoki panels carry an extensive range of environmental certifications. They are FSC and PEFC certified through Decospan's chain-of-custody program, CARB II compliant (California Air Resources Board Phase 2), and manufactured with No Added Formaldehyde (NAF). They meet CDPH Section 01350 indoor air quality standards and comply with the Lacey Act for timber legality. The UV-cured lacquer system is 99.5% solids with virtually zero VOC emissions during application. An Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) and full Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) documentation are available. For LEED projects, Shinnoki panels can contribute to MR Credit 1 (Building Reuse) and IEQ Credit 4.4 (Low-Emitting Materials).

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