BUILD Design & Build Awards 2025 AIM-Jul25159 BUILD Q4 2025 Once associated mainly with retro cabinetry, tambour has surged in popularity in recent years. A flexible wood surface made from narrow slats bonded to a flexible backing, tambour has the unique ability to curve and adapt wood to a wide variety of applications. Today, tambour is a versatile material for creating modern finishes. It is used to add warmth, texture, and movement to slat walls, fluted panels, ceilings and more. Tambour also offers a striking balance between functionality and high-end aesthetics. From the outset, Surfacing Solution has distinguished itself from its competition with a mission grounded in integrity, craftsmanship, and exceptional service. The small family operation has grown to become a trusted partner for design professionals across the United States. Surfacing Solution’s balance of artisanal attention and efficient delivery assures architects and designers that their vision will be realised exactly as imagined. Adam explains: “It’s important to us to give designers freedom to do what they do best. We offer our clients ultimate flexibility. Flexibility in installation with our curvable tambour panels. Acoustic flexibility with sound-absorbing options. The versatility to use our thermally modified wood both indoors and outdoors. The possibilities are almost limitless. We offer over 50 profiles, 10 wood species, and custom slat sizes and finishes. Working with us, architects bring truly unique, high-end ideas to life that simply aren’t possible with off-the-shelf solutions.” Surfacing Solution offers a designercentric service. Working closely with clients, the team offers hands-on support, rapid sampling, and technical expertise. This collaborative approach makes the specification process easier, while mock-ups and customisation ensure that every detail meets client expectations. True to its name, Surfacing Solution continuously evolves to meet changing market demands. The company has responded to the demand for more sustainable products and greater versatility with pioneering solutions. Surfacing Solution was the first tambour manufacturer to meet new industry sustainability standards. Its products are now available with Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs), Health Product Declarations (HPDs), FSC-certified options, and full Red List Free certification. Surfacing Solution has also introduced chemical-free, thermally modified wood panels. These provide a durable, high-performance solution, and the rich aesthetic of tropical hardwoods, without the environmental impact. Resistant to insects and rot, thermally modified panels are also ideal for exterior applications. For Adam and the team, architectural surfaces are more than just materials. Surfacing Solution is committed to local sourcing and manufacturing. And, by prioritising quality and renewable materials, the company helps make long-lasting, meaningful spaces for communities. Based in Chaska, MN, family-owned Surfacing Solution crafts premium wood tambour panels for walls, ceilings and doors. Founded in 1987, the company works directly with architects and designers from concept to final delivery. With every panel meticulously assembled by hand, Surfacing Solution offers consistently high-quality products at affordable prices. Surfacing Solution is our Best Flexible Wood Surfacing Solution 2025 - USA. We speak with the company’s President and Head of Business Development, Adam Benge, to find out more. Adam tells us: “We believe architecture shapes how people feel and interact within a space. Social and cultural context plays a key role in our decision-making. Our aim is always to help designers create environments that feel authentic. We want them to tell stories, and reflect the values and traditions of the communities they’re part of.” Looking ahead, Surfacing Solution’s focus is on pushing the boundaries of what architectural wood panels can do, both aesthetically and functionally. Plans include expanding thermally modified offerings and developing new acoustic and performance-driven panels. There will also be investment in customisation capabilities, new digital tools and 3D resources. Adam concludes: “As a company, we aim to stay small enough to be agile, but big enough to lead innovation in architectural surfaces. The balance allows us to keep our roots in craftsmanship and customer service, while still pushing the industry forward with new materials and design possibilities.” With nearly four decades of experience, a reputation for flexibility and craftsmanship, and a firm commitment to sustainability, Surfacing Solution continues to set the standard in premium wood surfacing. Contact Details Contact: Adam Benge Company: Surfacing Solution Web Address: https://surfacingsolution.com/ Championing Unlimited Flexible Design Possibilities
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