It is a thin piece of wood, usually thinner than 3 mm (1/8 inch), that is produced by peeling, slicing or sawing a log. Oak wood veneers are typically glued onto core panels like wood, particle board or fiberboard. Wood veneer sheets are used in furniture, kitchen cabinets, decorative boxes, and many other types of wood items. Flexible wood veneers are great for curved surfaces as they are more flexible and less likely to crack.

Oak wood is known for its high density, great strength and hardness. It is very resistant to fungal and insect attack because of its high tannin content. It also has very nice grain markings.

Boards of oak have been used since the Middle Ages in interior paneling of important buildings and in the construction of fine furniture. Today oak wood is still used for furniture making and flooring as well as for veneer production.
Red Oak veneer is an open grain wood with color range from a light wheat color to a pink tone and is among the most common woods used today.

Veneering is an age-old art, dating back to the ancient Egyptians who used veneers on their furniture as well as on sarcophagi.





Rosewood veneer is very popular because it can give a beautiful and classic look to a piece of furniture and at the same time allow less expensive and lighter to be used to construct the base.

Veneer is a thin layer of wood cut and glued to solid wood core. It creates a more attractive aspect and provides durability. Majority of contemporary furniture is manufactured this way. Wood veneers quality is determined by the thickness of the veneer and the quality of the wood it is glued to. High-priced woods like rosewood and mahogany can be cut and combined as veneer to further enhance their beautiful grains. This is an ecological solution since it saves hardwood forests and cuts the furniture’s price.

Rosewood is a hardwood native to South-East Asia, like Papua New Guinea, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Solomon Islands, Sabah and Philippines. The attractive red or reddish-brown colouring of Rosewood has made it popular for furniture, veneers, paneling, and in the making of musical instruments like guitar.

East Indian rosewood gets its name from its sweet smell. Similar to sandalwood and cedar, the wood is rich with oils. It keeps its scent after the tree’s wood has been carved and will remain scented for years.

One of the most popular rosewood veneers are Santos Rosewood and Rio Rosewood as well as Bubinga and Pommele.



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