Sawn European Oak Veneer 2,5mm B

WoodWay Expert is a supplier and producer of sawn veneer with over 30 years of experience. Since 1996, we have been supplying 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;
• Individual commercial proposals that take into account the scale and specifics of your requests.

Oak Sawn Veneer: Standard Inventory

We have lumber in stock with the following specifications:

Custom-Order Sawn Oak Veneer

We produce 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″

The minimum order is 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 preserves the grain, color, and texture of the wood.

The key advantages of the material include:

1. Strength and Durability. Thanks to its sufficient thickness, lamella can withstand mechanical stress and is suitable for various types of finishing.
2. Natural Aesthetics. Sawn veneer retains the natural beauty of solid wood.
3. Eco-Friendly. 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 parquet flooring to wall panels and doors.
5. Stability. The material is made from kiln-dried solid wood. Lamellas maintain a stable shape, 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, painted, stained, and varnished.

Grade B Sawn Oak Veneer

Grade B sawn veneer has a lower price compared to Grade A but retains all the main advantages of sawn veneer.

Features of Grade B lamella:

• Black knots up to 5 mm / 0.2″ in diameter are permissible on the surface. The number of knots is not strictly regulated, but there are requirements for their placement. Knots should not be located close to each other or to the edges, so as not to reduce the strength of the lamella.
• Color variations and noticeable tone differences are possible;
• Natural texture heterogeneity.

This material is used for projects where aesthetic requirements are not strict, or for products where these natural features are part of the design

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 woodworking moisture content of 8-10%. Drying in compliance with technology relieves the wood’s internal stresses and prevents lumber deformation.
3. Blank Calibration. The next stage is the calibration of the boards. The material is adjusted to the dimensions of 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 dimensions and quality. After being sorted by grade, the lamella is stacked in bundles.

Sawn veneer is a premium surfacing material, with production 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. Veneer sheets are used in the creation of products such as:

• Engineered Flooring. Sawn veneer is used for the top layer of engineered parquet flooring. The wood sheets make the multi-layer flooring aesthetic.
• Countertops. Lamella is used to finish countertops for 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, display cases, 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-structural constructions help 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 grain pattern are created from wooden lamellas. Veneer sheets can be combined in various ways to achieve a uniform surface or a highly decorative panel with different types of textures.
• Household and Decorative Items. Artisans craft various small household items from sawn veneer: 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 where not only the beauty of the wood is needed, but also durability and resistance to mechanical stress.

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 Specifications

• 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 load resistance), so it maintains a stable shape.
• The wood’s elasticity is moderate.

Texture and Color Palette

• The grain in oak is 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.

Processing Features

• Due to its high hardness and density, oak requires high-quality and sharp tools. The 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 responds well to staining 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.

What is the minimum order?

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

What are the lead times for an order?

Product delivery times are influenced by the supply volume and the destination. Estimated lead time is 4-8 weeks.

How is the sawn veneer packaged for transport?

Each pallet is hermetically sealed in 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 free of knots, uniform texture and color.
• B. Allows knots up to 5 mm in diameter, color variations, 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 produced by sawing wood. The material retains the color and texture of the wood. Thanks 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.