5 Reasons Why Wood Veneer Will Add Life to Your Home

Have you ever thought about the advantages of using veneers in your project? Do you know the reason why wood veneer got the attention of architects and interior designers? I’ll tell you how these wood veneers give life to your project and why you should go for it.

What is Wood Veneer?

Wood veneer is a thinly sliced wood that is utilized to create a finished-wood look on interior trim work. The wood is usually sliced to be thinner than one-eighth inch. And, it is generally bonded onto an inexpensive substrate. A substrate is a layer that underlays something. The total thickness of the completed wood veneer is usually about one-eighth of an inch.

How veneer add life to your projects?

I’ll tell you 5 points why you should consider veneer for your projects.

1. Uniqueness

Each veneer sheet is unique and original. Because the grain patterns in any two trees are never exactly alike. You are truly getting a beautiful and unique product when you choose veneer.

2. Refinishing options

It can be either painted or stained just as solid wood can. Because of the quick-drying option, latex paint is a good choice for kitchens. Staining or painting of veneers depends on the condition of the veneers after the stripping process. You can stain and steal the good quality veneer to bring out the natural beauty of the grain.

3. Flexibility in design

Each and every wood veneer sheet is unique as each tree is. Within a tree log, each layer is different. There are unlimited design possibilities to give your furniture an exclusive look. While comparing to laminates, you can customize natural veneers with polish or varnish to change its shade from light to dark easily. It helps to achieve both edge and surface finishes with uniformity and gives them timeless.

4. Strength and durability

Apart from increasing aesthetics, applying wood veneer sheets to weak engineered woods like fiberboard can help in increasing its strength. Boards like MDF and HDF are prone to water damage. Hence, applying wood veneer sheets will protect them from damage and increase its durability. It resists warping and fragmentation. Being a natural product, it lasts longer than laminates.

5. Non-toxic

Wood veneers are natural products and are generally non-toxic. There are non-toxic adhesives available in the market. These adhesives can be used in applying wood veneer to the substrates.

Now, you would have understood the advantages of using veneer in your construction project. Please share your thoughts below.