Walnut Burl Veneer - Italian

Premium Italian Walnut Burl Wood Veneer Sheets

Oakwood’s Italian Walnut Burl veneer offers a sophisticated, engineered solution for achieving the high-end look of exotic Burl at a fraction of the cost. "Italian" is our specialized naming system for reconstituted wood veneer—a man-made process where real wood fibers are dyed and re-aligned to create a perfectly consistent pattern.

While natural burls are known for their chaotic and unpredictable grain, our Italian Walnut Burl provides a "controlled" aesthetic. This allows designers and contractors to achieve the prestigious look of Walnut Burl across large-scale projects where sequence matching and sheet-to-sheet consistency are mandatory.

The Advantages of Reconstituted Italian Walnut Burl

Choosing Italian (Man-Made) Walnut Burl is a strategic move for projects that require the luxury of Burl without the high price point or the difficulty of matching natural flitches. It is the preferred choice for:

• Commercial Sequencing: Since every sheet is manufactured to match the next, you can sequence large wall panels or long runs of cabinetry with 100% predictability.

• Large-Scale Hospitality & Retail: Ideal for hotel lobbies, restaurant interiors, and retail fixtures where a uniform, high-end "swirl" pattern is desired across multiple surfaces.

• Cost-Effective Luxury: Achieve the iconic look of American Black Walnut Burl for a significantly lower investment, making it accessible for budget-conscious residential and commercial designs.

• Ease of Installation: Unlike natural burls, which can be brittle or stressed, these reconstituted wood veneer sheets are engineered for stability and flat application.

The Oakwood Professional Standard

We offer our Italian Walnut Burl in a standardized format to streamline your shop's production:

• Size Availability: To maintain the integrity of the engineered pattern, these sheets are available in a standard 4' x 8' dimension.

• Standard Quality Grade: Every sheet is inspected to meet our rigorous Standard Quality criteria, ensuring color and grain uniformity from the first sheet to the last.

• Specialized Backing Options: Available with our 22.2-mil Bubble-Free (BFV) backer for a flawless finish or our 3M™ PSA (Peel-and-Stick) for high-efficiency bonding.

  • Note: PSA backing is a special order, non-returnable option.

• Uniform Color Profile: Features the classic chocolate browns and warm caramel tones associated with premium Walnut, without the extreme color shifts found in wild-grown timber.

Technical Specifications:

• Common Name: Italian Walnut Burl (Reconstituted / Man-Made)

• Grain Pattern: Engineered Burl (Consistent Swirls and Clusters)

• Sheet Size: 4' x 8' Only

• Backing Choices: 22.2-mil BFV, 3M™ PSA

• Grade: Standard Quality