Material Specifications & Comparison

	Tableaux® Faux Iron	Tableaux® Veneer	Tableaux® Elements	Tableaux® Metal
Suggested Design Styles	Classic. Traditional. Industrial/Urban (Iron-like)	Contemporary. Natural. Organic. Rustic, Farmhouse, Woodgrain Accents	Contemporary. Modern. Industrial/Urban (Metal-like)	Virtually any design style where real metal is desired
Applications	Art Niches & Pass-Throughs, Ceiling Décor & Treatments, Decorative Accents & Wall Art, Doors & Cabinetry, Partitions & Room Dividers, Window Décor & Treatments, Other Misc. Architectural Décor	Art Niches & Pass-Throughs, Ceiling Décor & Treatments, Decorative Accents & Wall Art, Doors & Cabinetry, Partitions & Room Dividers, Window Décor & Treatments, Other Misc. Architectural Décor	Art Niches & Pass-Throughs, Ceiling Décor & Treatments, Decorative Accents & Wall Art, Doors & Cabinetry, Partitions & Room Dividers, Window Décor & Treatments, Other Misc. Architectural Décor	Art Niches & Pass-Throughs, Ceiling Décor & Treatments, Decorative Accents & Wall Art, Doors & Cabinetry, Partitions & Room Dividers, Window Décor & Treatments, Other Misc. Architectural Décor
Material	Sustainable, environmentally friendly, industrial-grade MDF recycled wood fiber panel. Class 3 flame retardant	Sustainable, environmentally friendly, pre-consumer MDF recycled wood panel covered with real hardwood walnut veneer	Sustainable, environmentally friendly, Class 1 flame retardant, industrial-grade MDF recycled wood fiber panel	Sustainable, Standard Steel or Aluminum Alloy
Substrate Characteristics	Standard industrial-grade. Rough iron-like texture on surface areas and inside cuts. NOTE: 1" thick material will have a rougher texture on the inside of cuts. Exterior material will be rougher on both surface and inside cuts	Premium industrial-grade. REAL hardwood walnut woodgrain texture on surface areas with medium-rough texture on inside cuts	Premium industrial-grade. Semi-smooth metal-like texture on surface areas with medium-rough texture on inside cuts. NOTE: 1" thick material will have rougher texture on the inside of cuts	Thin, smooth powder-coated metal surface
Environmental	INTERIOR MATERIAL - SCS Certified. FSC-C017580. ECC Certified. SCS Validation (no added formaldehyde). LEED 2009 & v4 Credits (ask). CHPS Compliant. CARB TPC-1 (NAF Exemption due to synthetic resin system). EXTERIOR MATERIAL - CARB Complaint. SCS-MC-01802 (No added formaldehyde). LEED 2009 Credits (ask). NAHB Credits (ask)	CARB CPA TCP-1 Certified, SFI Certified, SCC Accredited CB-P/S	SCS Certified. SCS Validation (No added formaldehyde). FSC-C017580. ECC Certified Spec CPA ECC 4-11. CARB TPC-1 (NAF Exemption due to synthetic resin system). NYC MEA Approved. LEED 2009 & v4 Credits (ask)	Aluminum and Steel are considered to be among the most sustainable materials. These metals can be recycled and reused in the creation of other products
Fire Rating	Substrate attains Class 3 (C) flame spread classification. May be coated to achieve Class 1 (A) for an additional fee	Substrate attains Class 3 (C) flame spread classification. May be coated to achieve Class 1 (A) for an additional fee	Substrate attains Class 1 (A) flame spread classification for interior use and Class 3 (C) flame spread for exterior use	Not Applicable
Usage	Suitable for interior or exterior use. Exterior applications require special Faux Iron material pre-treated to resist moisture, rot, and termites	Suitable for interior use only	Suitable for Interior or exterior use	Suitable for interior and exterior use. Exterior applications require Tableaux Metal made using Aluminum
Finish Colors	(10) standard finish colors. Includes (3) organic**. Limited custom finish colors available (ask). Custom finish color available for additional fee	(10) standard finish colors - Includes (9) aged restored wood finishes, and (1) natural dark walnut finish*. Custom finish colors are not available	(10) standard finish colors. Virtually unlimited custom finish colors. Custom finish color available for additional fee	(12) standard finish colors. Virtually unlimited selection of custom Powder Coat colors. We recommend choosing UV stable Polyester or Polyurethane finishes.
Board Thickness	½”, ¾”, 1” (1" only on Exterior substrate) NOTE: 1" thick material will have a rougher texture on the inside of cuts	¾” Only	½”, ¾”, 1” NOTE: 1" thick material will have a rougher texture on inside cuts. Exterior material only avail in 3/4"	Primarily 7GA (3/16") & 11GA (1/8"). Other as specified
Maximum Single-Board Sizes (Multiple boards may be joined, mended or framed)	Interior substrate - 60" x 120" Exterior substrate - 48" x 96"	47" x 119"	48" x 96" for 1/2" thickness 60" x 120" for 3/4" and 1" thickness	60" x 120"
Carving Options	Single-sided bevel, double-sided bevel	Non-beveled only	Non-beveled, single-sided bevel, double-sided bevel	Not Applicable
Limitations	Not for structural applications. (May be reinforced with optional metal or aluminum rail or frame)	Not for structural applications. (May be reinforced with optional metal or aluminum rail or frame)	Not for structural applications. (May be reinforced with optional metal or aluminum rail or frame)	Not for structural applications. (May be reinforced with optional metal framing)
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Material Tolerances

*Tableaux Veneer uses a substrate made from thin slices of hardwood walnut sheeting glued onto MDF panels. The walnut veneer is harvested from real trees. Since every tree is different, every board of veneer will have varying color and grain pattern variations which can affect the final finish color.

**Iron Light Rust, Patina Bronze, and Patina Copper finishes are organic finishes applied using natural chemical processes (e.g. oxidation). Clients should expect some color variations and an overall rougher texture on these finishes.