Sliced veneer

Natural Sliced Veneer: Quality and Value

For American manufacturers of interior finishes and furniture, wholesale purchasing of sliced veneer offers significant strategic advantages. Collaboration with WoodWay Expert allows for improved product quality, optimized costs, and streamlined production processes. We offer a material with a thickness of 0.55 mm (0.021″), which is easy to glue onto boards, sand, stain, and varnish.

Natural sliced veneer offers:

• Cost-Effectiveness. Using thin sheets of wood is significantly more economical than using solid wood. Considering production waste, one cubic meter of wood can yield approximately 850 square meters of veneer with a thickness of 0.55 mm. Veneering allows for a substantial reduction in raw material costs. With wholesale purchasing, this saving is amplified by volume-based price reductions. This enables manufacturers to maintain competitive product pricing.
• Stability and Reduced Defects. Sliced veneer is applied to MDF, particleboard, plywood, and blockboard. A stable base is not prone to warping, which ensures higher quality and durability of the products, leading to fewer customer complaints.
• Optimization of Production Processes. Through wholesale purchasing, manufacturers receive a stable supply of material, which allows for the establishment of a continuous production process. The veneer is ready for use, which reduces material preparation time and speeds up the overall production cycle.

Using veneer is an environmentally responsible approach to utilizing forest resources. This can be an additional marketing advantage for companies that aim to emphasize their commitment to sustainable development and responsible consumption.

Wholesale purchasing of sliced veneer allows US manufacturers to access high-quality materials, optimize costs, enhance product stability and quality, and strengthen their market position by meeting modern demands for design and environmental friendliness.

Sliced Veneer: What is it?

Natural sliced veneer is a thin sheet of wood obtained by slicing a log or a wood block. The thickness of such veneer typically ranges from 0.5 to 2.5 mm. The production technology allows for maximum preservation of the natural texture, grain, and color of the wood. The primary purpose of this material is to veneer board materials to create aesthetically pleasing products. Veneered furniture, doors, wall panels, and interior partitions are visually almost indistinguishable from solid wood products. At the same time, items veneered with this material are lighter, more stable, and more economical than their solid wood counterparts.

Types of Sliced Veneer

The main criterion for classifying types of sliced veneer is the direction of the cut (slicing) relative to the annual growth rings of the wood. This determines the veneer’s pattern (texture). The most common types of veneer are listed in the table.

Additionally, veneer is classified by wood species. Hardwoods are the most popular in the woodworking market as they have unique textures and a variety of shades, from light to very dark. Softwoods are used less frequently for sliced veneer due to their softness and less pronounced texture, but they are also used in furniture production.

Sliced Veneer: Warehouse Program

Wood veneer is an important component in creating furniture and interior solutions. Our product portfolio includes veneer with a thickness of 0.55 mm (0.021″) from the following species:

• White (European) Oak. It has a pronounced, coarse texture with clear straight or wavy grains and noticeable medullary rays. The color ranges from light brown to grayish-brown, often with a slight olive tint. It is used for products in styles such as classicism, neoclassicism, minimalism, Scandinavian, country, rustic, loft, and modern.
• Red (Canadian) Oak. The texture is similar to white oak but usually has less pronounced medullary rays. The structure has larger pores. The color palette includes shades from light pinkish-brown to reddish-brown, with a noticeable red tone. It fits well into the aesthetics of the following styles: traditional American, classic, modern, and rustic. It is well-suited for creating a warm and cozy atmosphere.
• Beech. It has a fine and uniform texture with almost imperceptible annual rings. The grain is straight, and sometimes small specks from medullary rays are visible on the surface. The color ranges from light yellowish to pinkish-brown. Beech is often stained or steamed to obtain a more intense reddish hue. This veneer is used for projects in Scandinavian, minimalism, modern, and classic styles. It is an optimal choice for creating calm, light interiors and furniture where the emphasis is on form rather than texture.
• Ash. The wood cuts have a distinct texture with clearly defined straight or wavy grains. It has a light-colored sapwood. The pattern is similar to oak. The color ranges from light cream to light brown, sometimes with a slight grayish or greenish tint. Ash veneer is suitable for styles such as Scandinavian, minimalism, modern, eco, loft, boho, neoclassicism, and art.
• Hornbeam. It has a very dense structure, a subtle grain pattern, and almost imperceptible annual rings. It is distinguished by its characteristic “wavy” grain structure. The palette consists of grayish-white, off-white, and light gray tones. Due to its density and lack of a clear pattern, it is often used where a uniform light surface is important. It harmoniously complements products in styles like ethnic, minimalism, Japandi, Provence, and Scandinavian.
• Elm. It has a distinct texture with wavy grains. The wood pattern resembles ripples on water. Knots are often present. The color ranges from light brown to reddish-brown. It is suitable for creating furniture with a pronounced pattern in rustic, country, vintage, loft, eco, eclectic, and classicism styles.
• Cherry. The structure is dense and uniform. The grain is straight, sometimes slightly wavy. It has a distinct pattern. The color of the wood varies from light pinkish-brown to a rich reddish-brown tone. Over time, it darkens under the influence of light. Products veneered with cherry create a warm and cozy atmosphere in classic, English, and country interiors.
• Maple. It has a dense and uniform surface with faint annual rings. A wavy pattern, as well as a burl structure (“bird’s eye”), can be found. The veneer shades range from creamy-white to light golden or pale yellow. It is suitable for light, puristic interiors where a uniform surface without a dominant texture is required. It is an optimal choice for projects in Scandinavian, minimalism, country, modern, loft, Japanese, and Zen styles.
• Alder. It has a uniform texture with fine and straight grains. It lacks a pronounced pattern, making the material ideal for staining to imitate more expensive wood species. The color ranges from pale pink to light brown with a slight reddish or orange tint. Products veneered with alder are chosen for interiors in country, rustic, Provence, classicism, modern, retro, and vintage styles.
• Acacia. It has a coarse texture with wavy or spiral-like grains that form a distinct pattern. The color palette consists of light golden and rich golden-brown tones. Greenish or gray specks may be present. Acacia is often used to veneer furniture in neoclassical, modern, rustic, eco, loft, and ethnic styles.
• Poplar Burl. This rotary-cut veneer with a thickness of 0.6 mm (0.024″) has an unusual texture due to its intertwined fibers. The burl structure forms a “bird’s eye” pattern. On a creamy-white, golden background, dense areas with veins of greenish-gray, light brown, or black colors stand out. This decorative veneer is used for accent elements, panels, and exclusive products in Art Deco, modern, art, eco, and eclectic styles.

A wide assortment of natural sliced veneer opens up opportunities for manufacturers to create unique and high-quality products. In addition to aesthetics and stylistic diversity, veneering allows for the optimization of production costs and the creation of reliable products.

Why is it advantageous to buy veneer wholesale from WoodWay Expert?

• Access to a wide range. We are a reliable supplier with many years of experience collaborating with European companies. We operate on a warehouse program and supply the American market with high-quality natural veneer from over 10 species in various cuts.
• Competitive pricing through volume. Wholesale purchasing is always more economically advantageous. We offer optimal prices for large batches of veneer, selling veneer materials by the pallet and container. Collaboration with our team allows you to establish efficient production processes and optimize product costs.
• Stability of supply. Thanks to well-established business processes, we ensure the stability of shipments, so our partners do not have to worry about the continuity of production. We guarantee that the veneer conforms to its stated characteristics.