The kitchen is already assembled with a quartz countertop and matte facades: which OPAN-005 197×9×310 mm to order — MDF, beech, or oak — before buying PAN-005 for the island end

The kitchen is already finished to the point where no one is going to change the main materials. The quartz countertop is installed, the facades are painted in the final matte color, the floor and baseboard are in place. The only controversial area is the smooth end of the island.

In the visualization, the designer likes PAN-005. But on the finished kitchen, the question is different: which material will not conflict with quartz and matte facades — painted MDF, beech, or oak?

This cannot be decided from a photo.

The triangular relief of PAN-005 has a depth of 9 mm, so the same surface looks different under daylight, pendant lights above the island, and evening LED lighting. Quartz, on the other hand, remains a relatively smooth plane and may have its own veining. If you place too active oak nearby, the island will get two strong patterns. If you choose MDF in the color of the facades, the relief may become calmer, but the same shade on triangular edges will look different than on a smooth door.

Therefore, before a full-size PAN-005, it is reasonable to check not a catalog, but OPAN-005 197×9×310 mm in a real kitchen.

If natural wood is already excluded, an MDF sample and a test paint-out are sufficient.

If the project definitely requires oak, it makes sense to order an oak OPAN-005.

If the choice is truly open between painted MDF, beech, and oak, it is better to compare all three physically in the same profile.

Only after that proceed to the full-size panel and calculate the quantity.

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Sample of slat panel OPAN-005 197×9×310 mm: what exactly can be ordered

OPAN-005 is produced in one size — 197×9×310 mm — in three materials.

The card positions OPAN-005 specifically as a compact demonstration module for evaluating texture, pattern, profile depth, material, and future finish.

This is convenient in our situation: the kitchen is already finished, so the sample can be placed next to the materials that will actually neighbor PAN-005.

You can buying a sample OPAN-005 and check it directly at the island.

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OPAN-005 made of MDF

It is needed primarily for a test paint sample.

If the island end should blend with the facades, MDF allows checking the real color on the triangular relief, not on a smooth test board.

Our factory also produces:

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Beech OPAN-005

Suitable if you want natural wood, but with a calmer grain pattern than oak.

Oak OPAN-005

Makes sense if the island end should become a standalone natural accent and complement the floor, chairs, table, or another oak element.

Why identical geometry matters

All three samples have the same profile.

This means that when comparing, the material changes, not the shape.

That is why OPAN-005 is more convenient than random scraps of MDF, beech, and oak with different geometries.

What OPAN-005 does not replace

A small sample helps decide on the material and finish, but does not show the island end in its entirety.

It does not definitively answer the questions:

• what will the 620×900 mm field look like;

• where the outermost rail will end;

• how to trim the 1010 mm module in width;

• where to place the top junction under the quartz;

• how to finish the panel at the baseboard;

• how many full-size PAN-005 are needed for two ends.

Therefore, the purchase scheme consists of two stages:

sample → material and finish;

full-size PAN-005 → cutting and installation.

PAN-005 next to a quartz countertop: why a catalog photo is insufficient

Quartz and PAN-005 work with light differently.

The countertop is a smooth surface.

PAN-005 has a pronounced triangular relief with a depth of 9 mm.

With side lighting, each facet gets its own brightness: one becomes lighter, another goes into shadow, and the groove looks even darker.

This effect is present in the product photo, but it is not related to the specific countertop of your kitchen.

If the quartz is almost monochromatic

Oak PAN-005 can become the main material accent.

If the quartz already has strong veins

Active oak can add too much pattern.

If the quartz is cold gray

Warm oak can provide a beautiful contrast — or look random if the wood is not repeated anywhere else.

If the facades are matte and solid-colored

MDF PAN-005 in a similar color can add texture without introducing a new material.

None of these scenarios can be chosen based on the material name. Physical sampling is required.

MDF OPAN-005 to match kitchen facades: why a test sample on the actual texture is needed

If the island should look like an extension of the matte facades, the first candidate is MDF.

To make a selection, you can open the section buy MDF slat panels after a test sample.

The same color looks different on a smooth door and on PAN-005

On the facade, the color reads almost flat.

On PAN-005:

• one edge is brighter;

• the adjacent one is darker;

• the groove goes into shadow.

Therefore, the same RAL or NCS does not guarantee a visually identical surface.

Matte and semi-matte finishes also differ

If the kitchen is matte and the sample is coated with a noticeably glossier system, PAN-005 will be perceived as a different color even if the code matches.

How to do a test

1. take MDF OPAN-005;

2. apply the same approved finishing system planned for the island;

3. withstand the coating;

4. hold the sample vertically;

5. view from the kitchen and living room side;

6. turn on all working light scenarios.

After such a check, you can already decide whether a full-size MDF is needed.

Oak OPAN-005 next to quartz: when natural wood wins

Oak is good not because "natural is always more expensive and better."

It is needed when the island should become a material accent.

For such a scenario, after trying it on, you can buy wooden slat panels in a natural finish.

Oak is especially logical if nearby there are already:

• oak floor;

• oak bar stools;

• wooden table;

• open shelves;

• baseboard or other elements of the same visual family.

But oak doesn't have to repeat the pattern of quartz.

On the contrary, materials can be different if one doesn't compete with the other.

The main thing is to check the balance.

Beech OPAN-005: when a calm texture is better than oak

Beech is not a "budget version of oak" in the sense of the article.

It has a different visual task.

If oak next to quartz seems too active, beech can provide:

• natural material;

• calmer pattern;

• possibility of tinting;

• less competition with stone veins.

It is especially useful to compare beech and oak in the same evening lighting.

If the difference is barely visible from the living room at working distance, the decision can already be made based on the overall palette and finish.

How to place OPAN-005 next to the finished island for a proper comparison

Do not hold the sample in your hand.

This way it is at a different angle and in different light.

Proper fitting:

1. place OPAN-005 vertically;

2. raise to the actual height of the end face;

3. bring to the lower plane of the quartz countertop;

4. look next to the facade;

5. compare with the floor;

6. step back into the kitchen work area;

7. then look from the living room side.

If the island is on the border of the kitchen and living room, the last point is especially important.

From a distance, the material may look completely different than from 30 cm away.

OPAN-005 in daylight and evening light: which mode to consider the main one

It is impossible to choose one universal "correct" light.

Need to check all real modes.

Daylight

Shows the natural texture of wood and the true degree of gloss.

Upper kitchen light

Can make the triangular profile more contrasting.

Pendants over the island

Often provide directional light and shadow from above.

LED backlighting

If it is nearby, the relief can become noticeably more graphic.

Evening view from the living room

For a kitchen-living room, this may be the main perception scenario of the island.

If the material looks good only during the day, but in the evening turns into too dark a spot, this needs to be seen on a sample, not after installation PAN-005.

PAN-005 1010×9×950 mm on the end of the island 620×900 mm

Suppose the real end:

620×900 mm.

Short PAN-005:

1010×9×950 mm.

Height check

950 − 900 = 50 mm.

Nominally, the length is enough with a remainder of 50 mm.

Width check

1010 − 620 = 390 mm.

That is, one PAN-005 is geometrically sufficient for one end 620×900 mm.

But before cutting, you need to decide:

• which edge to start the drawing from;

• where the last batten should be;

• which edge is visible from the living room side;

• where the 390-millimeter remainder will go.

Why the 390 mm remainder cannot be immediately considered waste

After cutting, a useful fragment may remain.

It can be used as:

• finish sample;

• a test cut;

• repair reserve;

• a fragment for edge checking;

• a small insert in another area, if provided by the project.

But you cannot promise useful application in advance.

First, the cutting map must be approved.

Can you get two end pieces 620×900 mm from one PAN-005

No.

By width:

620 + 620 = 1240 mm.

Width of PAN-005:

1010 mm.

1240 > 1010.

Therefore, two full end pieces 620 mm wide do not fit from one module.

If the island is clad on two sides, preliminary order:

2 PAN-005.

This is a good example of why panels cannot be calculated only by total area.

Why the area of two end pieces is misleading

Area of one end piece:

0.62 × 0.90 = 0.558 m².

Two end panels:

1,116 m².

It seems like a small amount.

But PAN-005 is sold as a specific module of 1010×950 mm, not as an arbitrary number of square meters.

The width of two parts is 1240 mm, which exceeds the original 1010 mm.

Therefore, the solution looks compact in terms of area, but in terms of cutting, two panels are still required.

Price of PAN-005 for one and two end panels

The fresh card shows for PAN-005 1010×9×950 mm:

Separately, there is primed MDF 950 mm — 18,650 ₽ per module.

This is the price of the PAN-005 itself at the time of verification.

Not included:

• cutting;

• painting or tinting;

• installation;

• delivery;

• Design of the top and bottom edges.

After selecting the material, you can buy wall slat panels Already based on the actual specification, not on the island's area.

PAN-005 and the overhanging quartz countertop: top joint

Color is only half the task.

Need to see how PAN-005 ends under the quartz.

Important:

• actual countertop overhang;

• whether the top edge of the panel is visible;

• whether a deep shadow forms;

• whether the relief fits flush against the bottom plane of the quartz;

• whether a small smooth gap is needed.

If the countertop overhangs significantly, the upper part of PAN-005 may end up in permanent shadow.

Then the oak will look darker, and the painted MDF will appear deeper in tone.

OPAN-005 can be placed directly in this node to see the effect in advance.

PAN-005 near the floor and the island's plinth

The bottom edge needs to be designed before cutting.

Possible schemes:

Panel to the floor

The relief runs across the entire visible height.

Panel to the furniture plinth

The bottom remains a calm horizontal strip.

Smooth lower zone

May be convenient if the island has active terrain and you want to visually lighten the lower part.

Shadow offset

Works only when it is actually designed, not when it appears due to accidental undercutting.

There is no universal "correct" option.

Oak PAN-005 and the room's wooden baseboard: is a complete match necessary

If the kitchen-living room already has a wooden baseboard, the island and the lower wall line will be in view at the same time.

Oak PAN-005 does not have to literally match the baseboard, but it is worth checking:

• wood species;

• tone;

• shine;

• contrast with the floor;

• the amount of wood in the overall composition.

If the lower trim is still being chosen, you can to buy wooden baseboard After agreeing on the island material.

Do I need to buy three OPAN-005 at once?

No.

Only MDF

If natural wood is excluded and the task is to match the color.

Only oak

If the design project already requires oak.

MDF + oak

If the real choice is only between painted and natural solutions.

MDF + beech + oak

If the material is truly not chosen yet.

There is no need to turn samples into a mandatory set.

You should buy as much as is actually needed to make a decision.

If you want to compare other models, you can order samples of slat panels.

OPAN-005 after approval: how to turn it into a reference

After choosing, do not throw away the sample.

It is useful to write on it or in the list:

• OPAN-005;

• material;

• finish;

• color;

• gloss level;

• kitchen / island;

• date;

• status "approved";

• a photo next to the quartz.

This is especially useful if the full-size PAN-005 will be ordered later or the finishing is done by a separate contractor.

Mistakes when choosing PAN-005 for an already finished kitchen

Mistake 1. Viewing a sample separately from quartz

Reason: it's more convenient in the showroom.

Consequence: at home, the material conflicts with the countertop.

How to avoid: final fitting at the site.

Mistake 2. Painting a smooth sample instead of OPAN-005

Reason: it's faster.

Consequence: the real light and shadow of the triangular profile is not visible.

How to avoid: make a paint swatch on the relief.

Mistake 3. Choosing oak just because it's natural

Reason: natural is perceived as more premium.

Consequence: active wood contrasts with quartz veins.

How to avoid: compare physically.

Mistake 4. Counting both end faces by area

Reason: total area is small.

Consequence: one PAN-005 is not enough in width.

How to avoid: build a cutting map.

Mistake 5. Solving top and bottom abutment after cutting

Reason: it seems that only the facade matters.

Consequence: the relief accidentally ends under the countertop or at the plinth.

How to avoid: make a node cut in advance.

What to send to the STAVROS manager before purchasing PAN-005

The specification may look like this:

PAN-005 / kitchen island end / 620×900 mm / number of ends 2 / preliminary 2 PAN-005 1010×9×950 mm / material ___ / OPAN-005 checked ___ / quartz ___ / facades ___ / color ___ / gloss level ___ / top junction ___ / bottom junction ___.

After approval, you can buy slatted panel PAN-005.

When not to order PAN-005 yet

It is better to postpone the purchase if:

• quartz is not installed yet;

• facades do not have a final color;

• OPAN-005 was only viewed in the showroom;

• the actual size of the end is unknown;

• the top junction is not decided;

• the plinth is unknown;

• material is still being discussed;

• cutting map not done;

• evening light not checked.

Result: which OPAN-005 to order before PAN-005

If the island should blend with matte facades, it is logical to start with MDF OPAN-005 and a test swatch.

If the end should become an independent natural material, beech and oak need to be compared directly next to the finished quartz.

If oak is already approved by the project, buying all three samples is not required.

After selecting the material, the full-size PAN-005 is calculated.

For an end 620×900 mm, one PAN-005 1010×9×950 mm is sufficient.

For two identical ends 620×900 mm, one panel is no longer enough, because:

620 + 620 = 1240 mm > 1010 mm.

Two PAN-005 units are needed in advance.

Final order:

finished kitchen → OPAN-005 → real light → material and finish selection → top and bottom node map → cutting → order PAN-005.

After that, you can buy wall slatted panels already without disputes over photos and without the risk of choosing a material that only looked good in the catalog.

For the two ends of the island, the final product wording will be: order PAN-005 for the kitchen island in the selected material and quantity of two modules.

FAQ

What is the size of OPAN-005?

197×9×310 mm.

What materials is OPAN-005 made from?

MDF, beech and oak.

How much does OPAN-005 made of MDF cost?

830 ₽ at the time of checking.

How much does the beech OPAN-005 cost?

1 210 ₽.

How much does the oak OPAN-005 cost?

1 970 ₽.

Can MDF OPAN-005 be painted?

Yes, it can be used for a test paint before choosing the full-size PAN-005.

Do I need to buy MDF, beech, and oak at once?

No. Only the materials between which there is actually a choice are ordered.

How is OPAN-005 different from PAN-005?

OPAN-005 is a compact sample for checking the profile, material, and finish. PAN-005 is a full-size module for finishing.

What is the depth of PAN-005?

9 mm.

How does PAN-005 look next to quartz?

It depends on the color of the quartz, its veining, the panel material, and the lighting. Therefore, a physical sample is needed.

Can PAN-005 be made in the color of the kitchen facades?

MDF can be considered under a corresponding painting system, but the color needs to be checked on the actual relief.

What to choose — MDF, beech, or oak?

MDF — if a paintable relief is needed; beech or oak — if a natural material is needed. The final choice depends on the quartz, light, and overall palette.

Will one PAN-005 be enough for an end panel 620×900 mm?

Yes, geometrically the 1010×950 mm module covers one end panel 620×900 mm.

Can two end panels 620×900 be obtained from one PAN-005?

No. Two widths of 620 mm give 1240 mm, which is more than 1010 mm.

How many PAN-005 should be purchased for two end panels?

Preliminarily, two panels.

What to do with the remaining 390 mm?

After the cutting layout is approved, it can be kept as a repair reserve, a test fragment, or used in another agreed area.

How to finish the top near the quartz countertop?

Need to check the actual quartz overhang, shadow, and position of the top edge of PAN-005 on the actual section.

How to finish PAN-005 near the baseboard?

Options include a panel to the floor, to the baseboard, a smooth lower zone, or a shadow gap. There is no single standard option.

Is it necessary to match the oak PAN-005 with a wooden baseboard?

It doesn't have to match literally, but both materials should be evaluated together for tone, grain, and level of gloss.

Where to buy a sample of OPAN-005?

In the OPAN-005 STAVROS card via the link in the article.

Where to order PAN-005?

In the full-size PAN-005 card.

When is it too early to buy PAN-005?

When the material is not approved, OPAN-005 is not tested on a finished kitchen, or the actual dimensions and end joints are unknown.