How We Work

The smoothest way to meet your job spec

What makes a specialist joiner’s job so hard? Keeping track of all the different components of a fit out speced by the architect or designer. Imagine being able to say yes to their requirements and being confident you can deliver on time and on budget. Here’s how:

Full support

For 40 years we have been developing relationships with suppliers around the world. We specialise in working with Tabu and Alpi dyed veneers.

More choice

Your success is important to us. From the beginning of a project we work with your team, from helping you design and spec the components, all the way through to delivery. We’re with you all the way.

Less risk

Interior design has never been more expansive, adventurous and agile than it is today. With that comes the risk: how am I going to fulfil the brief? With decades of experience, a wall full of awards, and a long history of innovation, what we do gets results.

Lower cost

Solid wood is expensive. As the designs get more complicated, the price tag increases. Veneer uses a fraction of the wood, and lets you choose the substrate to match your job spec. We don’t just save your client money, we help you win the tender.

Why Choose Us?

For over 40 years, the company has built strong global supplier relationships, specialising in Tabu and Alpi dyed veneers to offer extensive choice.

We support projects from initial design through to delivery, working closely with teams at every stage. With decades of experience and a proven track record, we reduce risk in complex interior design projects by delivering reliable results. Veneer also provides a cost-effective alternative to solid wood, using less material while offering flexibility, helping clients save money and win tenders.

Our Process

Exploring the problem

Rarely is a job straightforward. We work with you to see what is possible.

Finding the solution

Our Design team will suggest tweaks or changes that minimise waste, increase productivity and reduce the cost, all while maintaining the essence of the job spec. 

Sampling

Nothing beats seeing the real thing. We quickly provide samples of the specified design with the right veneer to make sure it is what you want. 

Manufacturing

When partnering with Surface, you get instant access to specialist manufacturers of veneer products. We organise the components to be made exactly to spec.

Delivery

We check every product ourselves before you get it, making sure it is exactly what you asked for. 

Specification Accuracy

Match veneers across the project

Surface gives you access to an endless array of veneers. We specialise in Tabu and Alpi dyed veneers, as well as standard cabinet woods and exotic timber. You can achieve complete specification accuracy across all the veneered components in your project.

Craftmanship

Why choose Surface?

of wood resources used vs solid

savings on material wastage and labour costs

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We come recommended

100% of our products have been delivered on time

Merenda worked closely with our Design Manager to come up with the best quality product at the right cost which provided the solution to meet the unusual design specification on the Thanet House Project

Seamus McMullen
Purchasing Manager, Specialist Joinery

Merenda understood from the outset the complexity of the London Dock residential project, particularly the knowledge of the intricacies of using dyed wood veneer, matching and laying grain

Stan Bond
Director, Principal Doorsets