Slicing option is based on desired hardwood veneer. Complete guide to hardwood plywood and face veneer purdue. For this reason, renneberg hardwoods has chosen an industryleading producer for its hardwood panels. Birch, red oak, maple, ash, poplar, cherry and other.
Back the side reverse to the face of a panel or the poorer side of a panel in any grade of plywood calling for a face and back balanced match two or more veneer components or leaves of equal size to make up a single face balanced panel for purposes of this standard, a balanced panel is one which is free from warp that affects serviceability for. Veneer leaves that are joined together in specific matching patterns through a production process known as splicing to create veneer faces and ultimately flexible veneer. Whether it is standard hardwood plywood, custom wall paneling, or fully finished panels, murphy can. It is accomplished by turning every other veneer leaf over, and arranging it such that the grain opens at the spine, similar to the pages in a book. Softwood veneer panels manufactured of softwood veneers. Architectural plywood is used for cosmetic surfaces, it showcases the natural beauty of wood veneer. The most common substrates for veneering are mdf, particle board and cabinet grade plywood. When matching between adjacent veneer leaves, the veneer leaves of a flitch are edge glued together in patterns. The appearance of the panel can be formal or casual. Book matching is the most common matching method in which every other flitch of veneer is turned over like the pages of a book. Hardwood plywood by roseburg offers a wide variety of panel options. A technique for matching wood veneer veneer book matching is the most frequently used method for matching wood veneer.
Book matching description visual effect alternating pieces of veneer from a flitch. The most commonly used matching types are book, slip, random or mismatch, pleasing, and plank match. Every other piece of veneer is turned over so adjacent pieces are opened like two adjacent pages in a book. Hardwoods offers customers an extensive selection of plywood and veneer products sourced domestically and internationally. Except for special constructions, the grain of alternate plies is at right angles, and the face veneer is a hardwood species. End matching can extend visual length for use in tall wall panels or conference tables. Slip matching sequences veneers without turning the flitches, like sliding a deck. The books 157 pages are organized into sections covering variations in appearance, the veneer manufacturing process, types of veneer matching, grades and product standard, substrates, the hardwood plywood manufacturing process, meeting customer expectations, and troubleshooting common problems. Generally straight grained with a fairly uniform texture and a rich luster. Alternating pieces of veneer are flipped over so they face each other as do the pages within a book. Hardwood veneer panels manufactured of hardwood veneers. Dec 08, 2016 next in series on veneering techniques. Many specialty woodworking stores like rockler woodworking and hardware will special order plywood for you if you ask.
Architectural plywood requires a lot of attention to detail to capture the same grain consistency in veneer. Substrate any material used as a core or surface to which veneer is applied. Whether it is an alpine stocked item or part of a direct ship program, alpine can offer a variety of veneers to go along with your plywood and project needs. Video courtesy of states industries please select from the species list below to view available hardwood plywood products.
This standard also provides standards for core grades and adhesives, and is a valuable resource for anyone buying or specifying decorative wood panels. Rediply hardwood panels combine hardwood veneer faces with a thermally fused laminate back. Book matching is used with flat cut, quarter, rift or rotary cut veneer. Glossary of common veneer terms formwood industries. Veneer matching options slip, whole piece, pleasing, book, random. Hardwood plywood grading guide 2015 3 once the veneer is cut, it can be laid up on a panel face in different sorts of matching. There are 3 primary considerations in determining the relationship of all the components within a panel face. Veneer grading states industries states industries. Awi offers a wide selection of veneer patterns and matches.
Since the reverse side of one leaf is a mirror image of the succeeding leaf, the result is a series pairs. The fun really kicks in when you start book matching veneer. Natural coloration and arrangement of veneer, comprising the panel face, determine the resulting visual effect. The books 157 pages are organized into sections covering variations in appearance, the veneer manufacturing process, types of veneer matching, grades and product standard, substrates, the hardwood plywood manufacturing process, meeting customer expectations and troubleshooting common problems. Our hardwood plywood is environmentally certified and meets the strictest emission requirements in north. Endmatching can extend visual length for use in tall wall panels or conference tables. Renneberg hardwoods strives to provide its customers with the finest, most consistent quality plywood available on the market. Hardwood veneer whole piece, book matched, slip matched. Veneer matching book matching plywood manufacturer from. Common matches in the industry include book matching, slip matching. Glossary of common veneer terms used in the plywood and wood veneer industry.
All patterns meet or exceed the california air resources board standard for formaldehyde emissions. Veneer slices are joined in sequence without flipping the pattern. The first is whether the panel is going to be cut to size to the extent there will always be outer components within a fabricated piece such as an end panel for a cabinet or book case narrower than the inner components. Balance match and centerbalance match are ideal for continuity in wall panels. How to stain veneers to match hardwood plywood lumber. Hardwood plywood by range of species, types of veneer cuts. Grows in canada, united states, and central america. It is recommended that veneer core panels be used only when. Manufacturer of veneer matching book matching plywood, slip matching plywood, mismatch or random matched plywood and reverse slip matching plywood offered by gemwood, kochi, kerala. Alternating pieces of veneer from a flitch are turned over, so that adjacent leaves are opened as two pages in a book. They are then gluestitched together in different matching sequences to form a full sheet of veneer the different matching configurations of which create varied appearances and pricing. Common matches in the industry include book matching, slip matching, random matching, and end or butt matching. Birch, red oak, maple, ash, poplar, cherry and other species of fancy veneer are supplied throughout the decorative plywood, furniture, cabinetry, door and profilewrap industries.
They are then gluestitched together in different matching sequences to form a full sheet of veneer the different matching configurations of which create. Veneer joints match, creating a symmetrical pattern. Thickness item size grade face core detail 14 20600 4. Redifinish hardwood panels are produced using a high performance uv cure burnishing sealer and a marresistant uv cure topcoat applied to the hardwood veneer face. Sequencing and flitch matching create a similar look. Our hardwood plywood is environmentally certified and meets the strictest emission requirements in north america. Complete guide to hardwood plywood and face veneer paperback. This may yield color variations in some species which may be minimized by proper finishing techniques. Book matching is achieved by turning over every other veneer flitch component to match the grain from. The veneer joints match and create a mirrored image pattern at the joint line, yielding a maximum continuity of grain.
Matching selections may be more obvious in some species than in others depending on the natural grain characteristic of that wood species. Plywood, hardwood a panel composed of an assembly of layers or plies of veneer or veneers in combination with lumber core, particleboard core, mdf core, hardboard core, or of special core material, joined with an adhesive. Veneer matching should not be confused with panel matching which refers to the relationship between several panels in a sequence, as in a large auditorium. The book s 157 pages are organized into sections covering variations in appearance, the veneer manufacturing process, types of veneer matching, grades and product standard, substrates, the hardwood plywood manufacturing process, meeting customer expectations and troubleshooting common problems. Hardwood plywood hardwoods offers customers an extensive selection of plywood and veneer products sourced domestically and internationally. Achieved when successive veneer leaves in a flitch are turned over like the pages in a book and are glued in this manner. The book s 157 pages are organized into sections covering variations in appearance, the veneer manufacturing process, types of veneer matching, grades and product standard, substrates, the hardwood plywood manufacturing process, meeting customer expectations, and troubleshooting common problems. Were proud manufacturers of hardwood plywood unrivaled in quality and environmental responsibility. Veneer matching depending on how a log is peeled, very different visual effects can. The appearance of the panel can be formal or casual, simple or busy based on the matching choice. Hardwood or softwood veneers used as a core is not recommended in many areas of the aws due to poor stability, but do have many other structural characteristics. We pride ourselves in matching our panel production expertise to our customers specific product requirements.
Our sales team can help to determine the veneer plywood and hardwood veneer needs for many types of applications. Thickness item size grade face core detail 14 20600 4 x 8 a1 ps mdf hi 34 20602 4 x. A complete guide to hardwood plywood and face veneer by. And by the way, it will also look great if you choose to finish it without any stain. Complete guide to hardwood plywood and face veneer.
Book matched consecutive veneers from a bundle are laid out side by side, turning over every other sheet as though it were a page from a book. Hardwood plywood veneer matching alternating pieces of veneer from a flitch are turned over, so that adjacent leaves are opened as two pages in a book. This creates a symmetrical pattern and yields maximum continuity of the grain. The lack of grain match at the joints with slip matching can be desirable. Virtually any core material is available from standard veneer core and composite cores to. This is in contrast to book matching where alternating leaves are turned over. Plywood matching when the log is sliced see plywood slicing the flinches are matched for color and grain. Not all of the content in this book is so esoteric. Veneer book matching is the most frequently used method for matching wood veneer. However, since all faces have the same light refraction, there will be a uniformity of color, unlike book matching.
Wild cherry, wild black cherry, rum cherry, cabinet cherry, capulin, and new england mahogany sources. The entire collection of echo wood engineered veneer is available fsc certified. Jan 02, 2016 lately many woodworkers have been asking me how i join veneer together. The leading supplier of hardwood veneer in north america ansihpva defines veneer as a thin sheet of wood, rotary cut, sliced, or sawed from a log, bolt or flitch.
Grain pattern is broad with no plain or quarter sliced appearance. White oak plywood, a1 34 inch 4x8 slip matched rift cut. This gives a mirrored effect in every adjacent leaf, thus the name book matching. Heres a quick demo of how i book match veneers to achieve the desired length i need. Make your own 4way book matched panel with walnut burl veneer. Depending on the manner in which a log is cut, strikingly different visual effects can be achieved with the woods grain and characteristics. Every other piece of veneer is turned over so adjacent pieces are opened like adjacent pages in a book. You can find hardwood plywood with various types of veneer premade at lumberyards that deal with cabinet shops regularly. The matching of adjacent veneer leaves must be specified.
We offer a full range of hardwood veneer species in a variety of grades and core options, including exotic veneers in any order quantity. Hardwood veneer and plywood, to your specifications, for your projects. Chesapeake plywood only deals with the best architectural plywood companies in the business because quality matters. Lately many woodworkers have been asking me how i join veneer together. The images used above are brought to you courtesy of the hardwood plywood and veneer association hpva. Architectural plywood hardwood panels timber products. All hardwood panels are produced domestically from the finest hardwood veneer and cores available in the market. Edge alignment by the following methods can create limitless and unique visual effects.
Defectfree panels offer maximum yield and minimize waste. The hardwood plywood handbook matching between two adjacent veneer leaves matching type all spliced plywood faces are created by splicing multiple leaves of veneer together to form the plywood face. Book matching is used with rotary, plain sliced, quarter. If the grain is straight, the joints will not be obvious. It can be laid up on a panel face in different sorts of matching. Ansihpva defines veneer as a thin sheet of wood, rotary cut, sliced, or sawed from a log, bolt or flitch. This cross layering creates exceptionally strong, lightweight and dimensionally stable hardwood plywood with excellent screw holding characteristics. Wellsuited for cabinet and casework, veneer cores are manufactured by alternating the grain direction of each layer by 90 degrees. A common problem in book matching is when the tight and loose sides are matched and reflect light and stains differently. The relatively straight grain patterns of quartered and rift veneer generally produce pleasing results and a uniformity of color because all faces have the same light refraction. A veneer face of any species applied to a double paper layer of two 10 mil papers. Redibead panel combines the look and feel of real wood with a tongue and groove appearance. A complete guide to hardwood plywood and face veneer ang.
Prominent characteristics will ascend or descend across the match. With respect to real wood and reconstituted wood veneer. Veneers are matched by color or similarity, not necessarily by grain characteristics. Once the veneer is cut, it can be laid up on a panel face in different sorts of matching.