For the BESIDE UNIT, are the black and oak options different in material as well, not just in color?
This situation arose while considering the two options of the BESIDE UNIT and discovering that the surface material names listed in the detailed specifications are different from each other.
The two options you choose from for the BESIDE UNIT have the same internal core material, but the surface materials wrapped around the exterior are different from each other.
In munito's BESIDE UNIT, the place where hands touch and eyes linger is the panel surrounding the body. The two options chosen for this furniture, BLACK and OAK, differ not only in their visible colors, but also in the finishing materials covering their surfaces.
The foundation is the same. Both options use 15mm-thick E0 grade PB as the core material, and have their edges finished with ABS edges[1][2].
Where they diverge is the surface material. ASA was used for the panels of the BLACK option[3]. ASA is a high-performance synthetic resin resistant to discoloration caused by light, producing a uniform, smooth, single-color matte surface. On the other hand, LPM from Germany's INTERPRINT was applied to the OAK option[4]. LPM is a finishing material adhered with heat and pressure after impregnating paper with resin, which is resistant to scratches and clearly expresses a natural wood grain.
hmmm, choosing between the two options goes beyond simply matching colors; it is closer to deciding whether to keep a smooth matte texture or a vivid wood grain by your side.
The detailed abrasion resistance test figures or specific maintenance guidelines for the two surface materials have not yet been confirmed.