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Timber Veneer Board |
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Timber veneer board is used to make domestic and commercial furniture, kitchen and boat building cabinetry, and shopfitting of retail outlets and commercial offices. It can also be used as wall and ceiling linings.
Timber veneer board is a thin layer of timber of uniform thickness. It is formed by either slicing or rotary peeling. It is then glued to a board, such as particleboard, MDF board or plywood. It produces a decorative board that is easier to use, more cost effective and is more environmentally friendly than using solid timber.
To view a full species listing, colour samples and other additional information please click on to the Briggs Veneers Colour Palette website.
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Species, substrate and size range |
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Standard sizes and thicknesses are available as part of our stock species range. All other species and non-standard sizes and thicknesses can be produced to order as part of our full species range.
Timber veneer is able to be pressed on a variety of different substrates including particle board, high moisture resistant (HMR) particle board, medium density fiberboard (MDF), moisture resistant medium density fiberboard (MR MDF), plywood and block board. |
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Specifying natural veneers |
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When ordering veneered panels, it is possible to specify the look or feel you want in order to create unique designs and special effects for your project.
To do this, you need to consider: |
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Face grade: |
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Face grade will have clearly defined grain patterns with some consistency across the panel. Natural features such as knots, stress marks, hobnail and resin streaks are either not present, or are in minimal amounts depending on the species.
Feature/natural face grade will contain some of the natural features described above. Quantity dependable by species. |
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Back grade: |
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All veneered panels require a back, which can be specified as: |
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- Good 2 Sides (G2S) where the front and back are of similar grade.
- Down Grade Back (DGB) where a lower grade back of the same species is used.
- Balanced Back (BAMO) where the type of back used is at the manufacturer’s option. Bamo is specified in applications where the back is unseen and generally supplied at lower cost.
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CUT: |
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As described in the Wood Veneer Cutting Methods and Veneer Characteristics section. Please note: the availability of the different cuts are dependable by species. |
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Please note: the availability of the different cuts are dependable by species. |
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Wood Veneer Cutting Methods and Veneer Characteristics |
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The manner in which veneers are cut is an important factor in producing the various visual effects obtained. Two logs of the same species, but with their veneers cut differently, will have entirely different visual characteristics even though their colours may be similar.
In veneer manufacture, five methods of cutting veneers are used. The 3 principal methods are: |
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The quarter log or flitch is mounted for slicing so that the growth rings of the log strike the knife at approximately right angles producing a series of stripes, straight in some woods and varied in others. |
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The half log or flitch is mounted and the slicing is done parallel to a line through the centre of the log. This produces a variegated figure. |
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The log is mounted centrally in the lathe and turned against a razor sharp blade. The result is like unwinding a roll of paper. Since the cut follows the log's annular growth rings, a bold variegated grain marking is produced. Rotary peeled veneer is exceptionally wide. |
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Wood Veneer Matching Methods and Visual Effects |
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Looking for that something different or a feature? There are a number of different veneer matching techniques which provide an excellent range of visual effects. The degree of figure (grain, colour and natural characteristics) in the timber specie chosen, the method of veneer production, together with the desired effect, determine the best matching method for your project.
Note that the illustrations below have a dark line between the sheets of veneer to show the matching patterns more clearly. These gaps would not be visible in practice. |
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Book Match |
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In book matching, every other flitch of veneer is turned over just like the pages of a book. Thus, the back of one veneer meets the front of the adjacent veneer producing a mirror matched joint design. |
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Slip Match |
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In slip matching, veneer sheets are joined side-by-side and convey a sense of repeating the flitch figure. This type of matching is most common in quarter-sliced veneers. |
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Reverse Slip Match |
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This is similar to a slip match, except that each alternate sheet is reversed end-to-end. This is normally used with crown cut veneers and aids to balance the grain across a whole sheet more evenly. It would normally be used in a table top application. |
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Mismatched or Random Matched |
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Individual leaves are random matched for effect. Knotty veneers are often laid this way. This is done to disperse characteristics such as clusters of knots more evenly across the sheet. |
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Specialty Matching Techniques |
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The matching techniques below are usually manufactured on a production line making them less expensive than more the intricate handmade techniques. |
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New Age Veneers |
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Global impacts on our natural resources have resulted in the development of innovative products from sustainable resources which meet the needs of modern day architecture and interior design. Revolution Wood Panels offers the New Age Veneer range of products which offer the warmth and beauty of timber with much more predictability as well as environmental sustainability. |
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New age veneers are made from reconstructed veneers of either plantation Poplar or the forest managed timbers Obeche and Koto. It can be pressed to your choice of substrate similarly to that offered in our natural timber veneer range: |
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Other products from New Age Veneers: |
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Navlam Sandblasted is a pre-finished genuine wood veneer HP laminate with a natural matt clear polyurethane acrylic coating. The Sandblast look is created by using an innovative sandblasted finishing technique which has restored the wooden surface to its original texture resulting in a product which is natural to touch and pleasing to the eye. The effect also results in a surface that minimizes the appearance of finger marks.
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Navlam Sandblasted laminate has the strength, durability and aesthetic appeal that make it a versatile material for use where any conventional veneer or laminate is used. For example, in kitchens, bathrooms, commercial fit outs and furniture. Being made from a reconstructed timber veneer it also has the advantage of consistency of colour with only slight variation in grain structure providing a certain predictability in veneer selection. It is also available on board. |
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Navlam Polyurethane is a real wood laminate pre-finished with a polyurethane coating.
Navlam Melamine is a real wood laminate pre-finished with a melamine resin coating.
Other reconstituted veneer ranges available include Trugrain, Eveneer and Wood stock veneer.
As experts, Revolution Wood Panels staff are always on hand to help assist you in specifying the right veneer and substrate type for your specific project. |
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