Frequently asked Questions (FAQ)
What is stabilized wood?
Stabilized wood is natural wood that has been impregnated with acrylic resin using a special vacuum-pressure process. This makes it more water-resistant, harder, more durable, and considerably more dimensionally stable than untreated wood.
Who developed the process?
The PUQ process was developed in 2002 by Reiner Hochmuth. Since 2017, his son Frederik Wunderlich has continued the ACRYHOLZ company in this tradition.
Which industries is the material suitable for?
Stabilized wood is especially suitable for knife making, jewelry, design products, art objects, and sports equipment. It is popular among woodturners, knife makers, and artisans.
What are the advantages of the material?
It is far less sensitive to moisture than untreated wood, very hard, durable, and visually unique thanks to color stabilization. We mainly use wood species native to Europe, such as poplar, birch, and maple. For certain applications, stabilized wood can therefore be an alternative to tropical hardwoods.
What coloring methods are available?
ACRYHOLZ offers uni-color (single color), bi-color (two colors), and tri-color (three colors) methods. The color direction can be customized, from bright and vibrant to elegant and dark.
Can I have my own wood stabilized?
Yes, ACRYHOLZ offers custom stabilization for customer-supplied wood. From about 13–16 liters volume, the treatment is completed in around 5 working days, individually colored, stabilized, and sealed.
Which wood species are used?
Mainly wood species native to Europe with a soft, porous structure are used, such as poplar burl, birch burl, and maple, ideal for deep and even stabilization.
How can the wood be further processed?
Stabilized wood can be easily sawn, drilled, milled, sanded, polished, and glued. It is ideal for CNC machining, turning, knife handles, and many creative applications.
Is stabilized wood suitable for food contact?
Our stabilized wood is intended for handles, jewelry, and design objects. It has not been tested for direct contact with food, for example as a cutting board or bowl. We therefore do not recommend it for this purpose.