Veneer

1. Veneer definition

Veneer is a decorative surface that is applied to wood-based panels products such as MDF, HDF, or laminated wood for use in the construction of furniture.

Veneers are layers of natural wood that have been finely cut. After being pressed into wood-based panels, the veneer surface is also known as veneer timber or veneer board.

2. Origin and development history

Due to the lack of forest in their land approximately 4,000 years ago, the ancient Egyptians learned how to chop a tree into thinner planks to make the most of the material.

At the beginning of the 19th century, the veneer manufacturing industry began to be mechanized. Marc Isambard Brunel, a French engineer living in England, was granted a patent in 1806, for the creation of a veneer making machine. The first veneer plant was constructed in Germany in 1843.

Veneers began to be industrially produced globally about the mid-20th century.

3. Manufacturing

• The raw wood is first impregnated and dried.
• They are then shifted to the boiling stage for approximately two days to remove the resin.
• The wood is then placed into the machine, and the thinning process begins.
• Finally, the sliced wood will be placed in the dryer to dry the completed product.

4. Advantages

The beauty of natural wood is preserved by the veneer surface, which may also be mixed to create brand-new and unique designs. Many industrial wood cores, such as chipboard, MDF, or plywood, may be simply glued.

Meanwhile, as compared to solid natural wood, the price is far lower.

5. Application

Veneer is frequently attached to many types of industrial wood for furniture usage such as doors, cabinets, tables, partitions, and beds.