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Hardwood Veneer
The leading supplier of hardwood veneer in North America
ANSI/HPVA defines veneer as “a thin sheet of wood, rotary cut, sliced, or sawed from a log, bolt or flitch.”
Birch, red oak, maple, ash, poplar, cherry and other species of fancy veneer are supplied throughout the decorative plywood, furniture, cabinetry, door and profile-wrap industries.
Types of Veneer
Whole Piece Veneers
Continuous pieces of veneer peeled from a log using a rotary process.
Book Matched Veneers.
Every other strip of veneer is turned over. This produces a grain pattern that is matched at the veneer joint.
Slip Matched Veneers.
Each strip is laid out side by side (without turning over). This produces a repetitive pattern.
Spliced Veneers.
Composed of several pieces of veneer varying in width that are glued together to form a whole sheet. The way they are laid out determines the final look of the veneer.
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Veneer Grades
- Select Veneer is composed entirely of heartwood or sapwood and is matched for both grain, pattern and color.
- Uniform Veneer is also composed of entirely heartwood or sapwood, but is matched for color only.
- Natural Veneer is composed of both heartwood and sapwood and is generally less expensive than select or uniform veneers.
- Paint Grade Veneer has a smooth enough finish so none of the wood grain characteristics show through the paint.
- Stain Grade Veneer is meant to take a clear or tinted stain and still show the natural characteristics of the wood.