If you are considering using veneers in a timber or lumber project, then you really do need to read this article. We will describe the most common types of veneers, the advantages of using veneers in lumber projects and discuss purchasing veneers. After you have read this article, you should have enough general information to be able to commence your project with confidence.
If you are hoping to use veneer then you should know about the two most common types of veneers that are on the market and that are easily purchased in any good hardware or timber store. One type is 'raw veneer' and this is veneer that has no backing, so you can use either side to be the shown face for the work you want to do. Remember however, that each side will have a different grain pattern, so use one side or the other to avoid mis-matching pieces of veneer.
The other common type of veneer is 'paper backed' veneer, which comprises larger areas of veneer joined together and backed by paper, which holds them together. This type of veneer is more suitable for working on larger areas of lumber.
Adhesive is used to glue the veneer to any surface. Thus, it is fast and easy to give a great look to any furniture item, may it be old or new or made of any other material. Veneer will help save trees as well since only small quantity of wood is required for covering the items.
There are many advantages to working with veneer. By using veneer, you are saving natural timber resources, as you can work with lesser quality timber that has a veneer finish.
There is very little waste with veneer and there are many designs available with veneer as against solid lumber products. It is easier to work with wood veneers than with a solid block of wood, to give one example, as solid timber contracts and expands due to temperature changes and is less suitable for certain projects than veneer.
Traders who sell veneer sell their product by the square foot, and this is attractive to those interested in veneer. Veneer buyers may only need a small amount of veneer for a project and are happy to pay good veneer prices, as they will have very little waste if they purchase by the square foot.
If you are hoping to use veneer then you should know about the two most common types of veneers that are on the market and that are easily purchased in any good hardware or timber store. One type is 'raw veneer' and this is veneer that has no backing, so you can use either side to be the shown face for the work you want to do. Remember however, that each side will have a different grain pattern, so use one side or the other to avoid mis-matching pieces of veneer.
The other common type of veneer is 'paper backed' veneer, which comprises larger areas of veneer joined together and backed by paper, which holds them together. This type of veneer is more suitable for working on larger areas of lumber.
Adhesive is used to glue the veneer to any surface. Thus, it is fast and easy to give a great look to any furniture item, may it be old or new or made of any other material. Veneer will help save trees as well since only small quantity of wood is required for covering the items.
There are many advantages to working with veneer. By using veneer, you are saving natural timber resources, as you can work with lesser quality timber that has a veneer finish.
There is very little waste with veneer and there are many designs available with veneer as against solid lumber products. It is easier to work with wood veneers than with a solid block of wood, to give one example, as solid timber contracts and expands due to temperature changes and is less suitable for certain projects than veneer.
Traders who sell veneer sell their product by the square foot, and this is attractive to those interested in veneer. Veneer buyers may only need a small amount of veneer for a project and are happy to pay good veneer prices, as they will have very little waste if they purchase by the square foot.
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