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Wooden board being processed under a machine with a rotating brush – brushing treatment of wood surface.

WOOD REFINEMENT

Wood is a special material by nature – natural, sustainable and durable. However, targeted finishing processes can get even more out of it. Minka is an expert in wood finishing at the highest level, combining craftsmanship with modern technology. This allows us to get the best out of wood, both visually and functionally.

Wooden board being processed under a machine with a rotating brush – brushing treatment of wood surface.

The wood of Minka

Wood is a special material by nature – natural, sustainable and durable. However, targeted finishing processes can get even more out of it. Minka is an expert in wood finishing at the highest level, combining craftsmanship with modern technology. This allows us to get the best out of wood, both visually and functionally.

Wooden board being processed under a machine with a rotating brush – brushing treatment of wood surface.

The wood of Minka

Wood is a special material by nature – natural, sustainable and durable. However, targeted finishing processes can get even more out of it. Minka is an expert in wood finishing at the highest level, combining craftsmanship with modern technology. This allows us to get the best out of wood, both visually and functionally.

We get the best out of wood

Wood refinement is more than just a surface treatment – it makes a difference you can see and feel. At Minka Wood, we finish wood in such a way that natural appearance, pleasant feel and long-lasting quality come together. Through targeted processes such as oiling, varnishing, brushing or thermal treatments, the wood not only becomes more beautiful, but also more functional and resistant to moisture, sun and wear.

The natural character of the material is retained, while the grain and colour tones are deliberately emphasised. This creates individual surfaces that are perfectly tailored to their respective areas of application – whether wall panels or terraces. At Minka Wood, wood finishing combines protection with design and brings out the best in wood, both visually and functionally.

Finishing processes at a glance

Wooden board being processed under a machine with a rotating brush – brushing treatment of wood surface.
Orange Minka Wood symbol: A brush above a wooden plank, indicating brushed wood.

Brushing

Brushing isn’t about cleaning, but about refinement. Special brushes are used to remove the softer wood fibers. This makes the grain stand out more, gives the surface depth and texture, and lends the wood a particularly natural appearance.
Orange Minka Wood symbol: An axe striking a wooden plank, indicating chopped wood.

Hewing

In the past, carpenters used an adze to work on boards and beams, giving the wood character. We have revived this traditional technique. The result: wood surfaces with a lively, rustic texture reminiscent of historic craftsmanship. Each piece thus becomes unique – with a distinctive look and a pronounced Alpine character.
Worker operating a woodworking machine for chopping wood at the Minka production facility.
Stack of thermally treated wooden boards with a dark, even color and enhanced durability.
Orange Minka Wood symbol: A wooden plank with a thermometer, indicating thermally treated wood.

Thermal Treatment

In thermal treatment, wood is heated under controlled conditions to between 190 and 212 °C – entirely without chemicals. This environmentally friendly process gives the material a darker, more refined color, much like a sunbath. At the same time, the wood’s dimensional stability and durability are significantly improved. The result is a natural protection that is both practical and aesthetically appealing.
Orange Minka Wood symbol: A paintbrush applying coating on a wooden plank, indicating coated wood.

Coating

With special oils and glazes, the wood is not only visually refreshed but also protected against weathering and graying. Applied using modern brushing and spraying techniques, the result is a surface that combines color, durability, and longevity – a true beauty and protection treatment for every board.
Close-up of a brush applying protective coating on a wooden surface.