• Oak AB quality : these light rustic oak panels have almost no knots, very small pits up to approx. 10 mm are allowed but these are usually not or hardly there. The visible side of the oak panel has an A-quality, the back an A or B-quality. Available in 18 mm AB oak carpentry panels , is widely used for (kitchen) doors . 30 mm oak AB carpentry panels , perfect for bathroom furniture and 40 mm AB oak carpentry panels can be used for beautiful table tops.

• Oak BB quality : these average rustic oak panels have knots up to approx. 4 cm that are usually closed. Sometimes there are small cracks or fissures in these knots. If you prefer not to have these, there is the option to have the oak panels filled with an approximately similar colored filler of liquid wood, you can check this option when ordering. Available in 18 mm oak BB carpentry panels perfect for shelves in a cupboard , 30mm Oak BB Carpentry Panels  often used for wall shelves and 40 mm oak BB carpentry panels good for kitchen countertops, among other things . 

• Oak CO quality : this concerns rustic oak panels with a fair number of knots that can also be larger than approx. 4 cm. The pattern is nice and rough, this is the most natural variant with many knots and colour differences, which makes the panel look beautifully natural. Knots often show open cracks and fissures that you leave open for an optimal natural effect or have them filled with approximately the same colour filler for greater ease of use. Available in 18 mm oak CO carpentry panels , very good for finishing your furniture or the 30 mm oak CO carpentry panels that are perfect for kitchen cabinets, for example, and the 40 mm oak CO carpentry panels do very well as a beautiful, robust table top.

Oak panels in 3 handy sizes

At Eikenpanelen.nl you can order your oak panels completely to size, but for your convenience we have three standard sizes that we try to deliver to you directly from stock as much as possible. The largest oak panel measures 244 x 122 cm in thickness 18 mm, 250 x 100 cm in thickness 30 mm and 250 x 100 cm in thickness 40 mm, we also call this a whole panel. In addition, there are half and (in 18 mm thickness) even quarter panels.

DIY with wooden panels

If you like to get your hands dirty, the carpentry panels from DroomHout are the solution. Because we have different sizes and different optical qualities, there is always a panel that suits your job. Large jobs often have small finishes. A smaller carpentry panel is the solution. We have the smaller panels in a rustic version, where the knots and wood structure are still visible. Do you like a slightly quieter look, but do you like a bit of rustic? we also have a panel for you. Do you want that very quiet look with minimal rustic details, we can also help you!

Sanding wooden panels and table tops

Eikenpanelen.nl has a professional wide belt sander that can sand up to 130 cm wide. We also make and sand wider panels, but a different production process applies to these. Because Eikenpanelen.nl can sand so quickly and widely, we also do a lot of restorations of wooden panels and table tops, for example in the case of fire damage. If you want your table top to be as good as new after a few years, just come to us, price on request and often ready while you wait.

Oak panels are available directly from stock

Eikenpanelen.nl strives to deliver all thicknesses, sizes and qualities of oak panels quickly and directly from stock. Because we sometimes deliver large quantities of oak panels of 1 type to regular customers, it is wise to call before you travel to Utrecht to see if your desired oak panels are actually in stock. We will then put them aside for you. Eikenpanelen.nl is located in Utrecht, so our factory and warehouse are nicely centrally located, you are very welcome. If you choose to have your panels delivered, we will indicate when you can expect them at home with your order. Check our website for opening hours

Have you chosen to pick up your order from us yourself? Then remember to bring a blanket or other packaging material. When picking up, we deliver unpacked as standard to save costs and the environment!

Cut to size

When ordering your oak panel, you can choose whether you want the panels cut to size. This has an additional cost ranging from €35.00 per full panel to €25.00 for a quarter panel in 18 mm. Email us your sawing schedule and we will cut it to size for you. For this amount, we will cut a maximum of 10 straight cuts for you. If you want other cuts, such as miter or bevel, or more than 10 cuts, this is of course possible for an additional charge.

Custom oak panels

If you do not see your ideal panel size, please let us know what you are looking for. We make all oak panels completely to measure, every thickness and size is possible. Very handy when renovating a kitchen, for example, if you are looking for solid oak kitchen doors. You email us your sawing schedule and we will immediately give you a nice bundle price for your 18 mm oak panels to measure. When you place an order, we will then prepare the entire order for you, which works very easily and quickly. Eikenpanelen.nl has a wide belt sander of no less than 130 cm wide, but we can also easily make oak panels wider than 130 cm.

Panels of other hardwoods

In addition to oak panels, we can also make panels from other hardwoods for you on request. From American walnut to the most exotic hardwoods, we make everything to measure for you, prices are on request and we will gladly email them to you.

Make your own oak table

Also super fun, make your own ideal table! Take a carpentry panel and make a cool table top from it. We also have a unique oak CO tree trunk top that brings a piece of nature back into your home. Put a nice base underneath and you have a very unique table, completely to your liking. These black U-shaped legs made of powder-coated steel are for example very cool and sleek. If you like something more classic, these black steel hairpin legs can give a nice touch to your table top. If you like it nice and robust, this black steel X-frame might be exactly what you are looking for! And an additional advantage is that it stands like a house. So no more wobbly tables! A nice slender option for under an oak top is a black powder-coated steel t rapezium base . With a size of 4 by 10 cm, the legs are nice and slim and you have enough space for your legs .

FCS certified

The Utrecht-based wood factory of Eikenpanelen.nl is also FSC-certified. Ideal if you work for governments or other agencies that require this FSC label in their specifications. This does not mean that every panel carries the FSC label, only panels that are specified as such on the invoice are actually FSC-certified. We make these FSC oak panels to measure for you, ask us about the possibilities.

Quality of the bonding

Although oak panels are mainly used indoors, Eikenpanelen.nl has opted for a D4 bonding according to the NNI standard NEN-EN 204. This means that the quality of the bonding is also sufficiently guaranteed in a situation of a temporary increase in relative humidity (RH). Nevertheless, Eikenpanelen.nl advises you not to expose oak panels to humid conditions for a long time, because this can significantly reduce the attractive appearance of the oak, especially if it is untreated (unprotected) oak. Especially in the latter case, brown spots can appear on the subfloor due to leaching of the tannins (for example during rainfall). We use the 2-component lacquer from Skylt for finishing. This is colourless and protects your carpentry panel well.

Wood moisture content

The oak for Eikenpanelen.nl is always artificially dried in advance to a wood moisture content of 10-12% (m/m). Drying mainly takes place in renowned Dutch wood drying facilities.

Oak panels and moisture, how does it work exactly?

Wood is a hygroscopic material. This means that wood will absorb moisture (and therefore expand) when it comes into contact with moist air and will release moisture (and therefore shrink) when it comes into contact with drier air. This alternating expansion and shrinkage is called “the working” of wood. And one thing is certain, wood will always continue to work, even if it lives for a hundred years or more.

The relative humidity (RH) of the air around us is constantly changing. This can be easily observed with a hygrometer. Under normal circumstances, the relative humidity indoors fluctuates between 50 and 70%. Under these conditions, wood will retain a wood moisture content (HV) of between 10 and 12% (at a temperature of ±18°C).

The oak of your panel has therefore been carefully artificially dried in advance to a wood moisture content of 10 to 12%. This means that the wood moisture content of your oak panel is normally nicely in balance with the relative humidity in your home. Under these circumstances, the panel will therefore hardly or very little work. It is best to cover your panels on both sides when you store them and store them horizontally, well supported.

Let's take a table top as an example: if we ensure that the wood moisture content on the top of the panel remains the same as the wood moisture content on the bottom of the panel, the panel will remain flat. If we only apply a moisture-resistant (lacquer) layer to one side (the top), this balance will be disrupted. If the relative humidity rises, the top of the panel will absorb less moisture than the unprotected bottom. The result will be that the unlacquered bottom of the panel will expand more than the lacquered top, causing the panel to become hollow. That is why it is so important to apply the same number of oil or lacquer layers to the bottom of the panel when oiling or lacquering a panel. This keeps everything in balance and the panel will remain flat.

When used as a self-supporting element, such as kitchen doors and the like, you should always provide a solid wooden panel with sturdy clamps on one side (usually the back). This prevents disappointments due to warping as a result of long-term unevenness in moisture content on the outside and inside of the kitchen cabinets.

Edge and other finishes

Eikenpanelen.nl can apply all kinds of edge and other finishes to the oak panels on request. Think of a radius of a few mm's as desired or a facet edge, which can often be done for very little extra cost.

Further finishing of the panel

The panels are sanded on both sides with sanding grit size P100. The end edges are cut square (finely sawn), the long edges are untreated and nice and straight. It can sometimes happen that the panel you ordered has a small oversize, the price remains the same. If there is a larger available oversize, we will consult with you and make you an interesting offer.

Firewood from residual oak wood

At Droomhout we think about the environment and try to be as sustainable as possible. For example, we do not just throw away residual wood, but we make a package of firewood from it. When collected, it is nice dry wood that is ready for use and burns for a long time! Better for nature and fun for you.