Sawn European Oak Veneer 4,5mm Rustic

WoodWay Expert is a supplier and manufacturer of sawn veneer with over 30 years of experience. Since 1996, we have been providing European manufacturers of furniture, doors, and interior finishes with high-quality wood materials. We offer our partners:

• Supply of sawn veneer by the pallet and container;
• Consultation on material selection;
• Product quality control;
• Custom commercial proposals that account for the scale and specifics of your requirements.

Oak Sawn Veneer: In-Stock Assortment

We have lumber in stock with the following characteristics:

Custom-Order Sawn Oak Veneer

We manufacture custom-order lumber with the following parameters:

• Thickness: 2-10 mm / 0.078-0.39″;
• Length: 0.5-3.5 m / 19.69-137.8″;
• Width: 10-21 cm / 3.94-8.27″.

Minimum order – 1 pallet of a single grade.

Advantages of Sawn Oak Veneer

Sawn veneer, or lamella, is lumber obtained by sawing solid wood on specialized equipment. The thickness of a lamella is typically between 2 and 10 mm / 0.078-0.39″. Sawn veneer retains the grain pattern, color, and texture of the wood.

Among the material’s advantages are the following:

1. Strength and Durability. Thanks to its sufficient thickness, lamella can withstand mechanical loads and is suitable for various types of finishing.
2. Natural Aesthetics. Sawn veneer preserves the natural beauty of solid wood.
3. Eco-Friendliness. Thin sheets of wood are environmentally safe. Lumber is an efficient way to utilize industrial wood.
4. Wide Application. Sawn veneer is used to create various woodworking products: from furniture facades and engineered flooring to wall panels and doors.
5. Stability. The material is made from kiln-dried solid wood. The lamellas maintain a stable form, suitable for use in residential and public spaces.
6. Ease of Processing. Sawn veneer is easily workable. The sheets can be cut, glued, polished, sanded, stained, tinted, and varnished.

“Rustic” Grade Sawn Oak Veneer

“Rustic” grade sawn veneer has the highest number of natural characteristics. The cost of this material is significantly lower than Grades A and B.

Characteristics of “Rustic” grade sawn veneer:

• Knots of various types are permitted: sound (intergrown), loose (falling), black, and knots with cracks.
• Minor cracks and resin pockets are possible on the surface.
• There are noticeable color variations.
• Despite visual imperfections, the material remains strong.

Facing material with pronounced wood characteristics is chosen for projects in rustic, loft, chalet, eco, Scandi, and country styles.

Manufacturing Technology of Sawn Oak Lamella

The production of sawn veneer is a technological process that preserves the wood’s texture. The manufacturing of the lumber consists of the following stages:

1. Board Selection. Prime or first-grade boards are selected for lamella production.
2. Wood Drying. The selected boards are dried in special kilns. Kiln drying allows for obtaining solid wood with a stable moisture content of 8-10%. Drying in compliance with the technology relieves internal wood stresses and prevents lumber deformation.
3. Calibrating the Blanks. The next stage is calibrating the boards. The material is sized to fit the saw cassette.
4. Sawing. After jointing, the boards are loaded into a Wintersteiger machine and ripped into sheets of the specified thickness. Modern equipment ensures maximum sawing precision, minimizing raw material waste.
5. Sorting. The resulting lumber is checked for compliance with size and quality standards. After being sorted by grade, the lamella is stacked into bundles.

Sawn veneer is a premium surfacing material, the production of which is focused on quality and the preservation of the wood’s properties.

Applications of Sawn Oak Lamella

Sawn veneer is a strong, durable, and easy-to-work-with lumber. Sheets of veneer are used in the creation of products such as:

• Engineered Flooring. Sawn veneer is used for the top layer of engineered flooring. The wood sheets make the multi-layered flooring aesthetic.
• Countertops. Lamella is used to finish the countertops of desks and dining tables, bar counters, kitchen work surfaces, and retail counters.
• Furniture Facades. Surfacing with lamellas gives furniture a solid appearance. It is an optimal choice for cabinets, nightstands, vertical cabinets, and dressers. The material is resistant to temperature and moisture changes and is easily stained and varnished.
• Interior Stair Treads. Due to its high strength and wear resistance, sawn veneer is a popular material for cladding stairs. A thickness of 2-10 mm is sufficient to withstand the operational load in townhouses, country homes, hotels, and restaurants.
• Doors and Interior Partitions. Interior doors finished with sawn veneer are chosen for both residential and commercial spaces. Lamellas are used to decorate partitions, dividers, and screens. Non-load-bearing constructions help to zone spaces and often play an important role in the interior design of smart apartments, offices, and exhibition halls.
• Wall Panels. Wall panels with a unique pattern are created from wooden lamellas. Veneer sheets can be combined in various ways to achieve a uniform surface or a highly decorative canvas with different types of texture.
• Household and Decorative Products. Artisans make various small household items from sawn veneer: small boxes, organizers, light fixtures, mirror frames, figurines, napkin holders, eyeglass stands, key holders, clocks, etc.

Wood lamella is the foundation for a variety of woodworking products. This high-quality surfacing material makes it possible to bring the most complex design ideas to life. Sawn veneer is used wherever not only the beauty of the wood is needed, but also durability and resistance to mechanical loads.

European Oak Wood: Key Characteristics

European Oak (Quercus robur), also known as common oak, is one of the most well-known and valued species. The plant is widespread throughout Europe. The wood is valued for its strength, durability, and decorative qualities.

Technical Characteristics

• The average density of dry wood is approximately 690-750 kg/m³.
• Brinell hardness is 3.7-3.9; Janka hardness is 1120 lbf.
• Oak has high toughness (impact resistance), so it maintains a stable form.
• The wood’s elasticity is moderate.

Texture and Color Palette

• Oak fibers are usually straight but can sometimes be wavy or uneven, especially near knots.
• Oak is a wood with large pores.
• The thin sapwood has a light yellow or light gray hue. The heartwood of mature timber is distinguished by a rich palette of shades: from light brown to dark brown, sometimes with a grayish or greenish tint. Over time, under the influence of light and air, the color of solid oak becomes more saturated.

Working Properties

• Due to its high hardness and density, oak requires high-quality, sharp tools. Solid wood is sawn, milled, and glued without problems. The wood sands and polishes excellently, allowing for a perfectly smooth surface to be achieved.
• Oak reacts well to stains and accepts protective and decorative finishes—oils, waxes, and varnishes.

FAQ: Questions and Answers

Sawn veneer from which species is available for order?

We have sawn veneer in stock from European Oak, Red Oak, Beech, Alder, Ash, Hornbeam, Elm, Cherry, Maple, Acacia, Pine, European Walnut, and Linden (Basswood).

What is the minimum order?

The minimum order volume for sawn lamella is 1 pallet of a single grade.

What are the order delivery times?

Delivery times are affected by the supply volume and the destination. Estimated timelines are 4-8 weeks.

How is the sawn veneer packaged for transport?

Each pallet is hermetically sealed in plastic film for safe sea transport.

What moisture content is considered optimal for sawn veneer?

The lumber has a moisture content within the range of 8–10%.

What sizes of sawn veneer are available in stock?

We offer lumber with the following parameters:

• Thickness: 2.5 mm / 0.098″; 4.5 mm / 0.18″;
• Width: 10-21 cm / 3.94-8.27″;
• Length: 0.5-3.5 m / 19.69-137.8″.

Do you manufacture sawn lamella in other thicknesses?

Yes, we custom-manufacture sawn veneer with thicknesses from 2 to 10 mm / 0.078-0.39″. The minimum order volume is 1 pallet of a single grade.

How should sawn veneer be stored correctly?

Veneer should be stored in a dry, ventilated room with a stable temperature and humidity level.

What grades of sawn veneer are available?

Sawn lamella is available in the following grades:

• A. Practically without knots, uniform texture and color.
• B. Allows knots up to 5 mm in diameter, color variations, and uneven texture.
• Rustic. Various types of knots, resin pockets, and noticeable color changes are present on the surface.

What is sawn veneer and how does it differ from other types of veneer?

Sawn veneer, or lamella, is lumber made by sawing wood. The material retains the color and texture of the wood. Due to its significant thickness (2-10 mm), lamella is stronger and more durable than other types of veneer. The material is suitable for creating premium and wear-resistant furniture, doors, and other woodworking products.