What is Wood Veneer

What is Wood Veneer?

Wood veneer is a thin layer of real wood that is peeled or sliced from a log or piece of lumber. The thickness of a wood veneer can vary, but it is usually between 0.5mm to 5mm thick.

Wood veneer is commonly used to cover furniture, cabinetry, and decorative items. It's a cost-effective way to achieve the look of solid wood without using as much material or paying for the labor-intensive work of creating solid wood pieces.

To make wood veneer, a log or piece of lumber is cut into thin sheets using a special machine called a veneer slicer or veneer peeler. The sheets are then flattened, sanded, and glued onto a substrate, such as particle board or MDF, to create a strong and stable panel.

One thing to keep in mind is that wood veneer is different from laminate or engineered wood. Laminate is made of a printed layer of paper or plastic that's glued onto a substrate, while engineered wood is made of layers of wood that are glued together to create a solid piece.

If you're interested in learning more about wood veneer, there are plenty of resources available online. The Wood Database (www.wood-database.com) is a great place to start, as it has a lot of information about different types of wood and their uses. The Forest Stewardship Council (www.fsc.org) is another good resource if you're interested in sustainability and responsible forestry practices.