2mm Sawn Acacia Veneer, Grade Rustic

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

• Sawn veneer delivered by the pallet and container
• Consulting on material selection
• Product quality control
• Custom quotes that take into account the scale and specifics of your needs

Advantages of Sawn Acacia Veneer

Sawn veneer, or lamella, is a type of lumber obtained by sawing a solid piece of wood on a special machine. The thickness of a lamella is usually between 2 and 10 mm / 0.078–0.39″. Sawn veneer retains the wood’s natural grain, color, and texture.

The material’s advantages include:

1. Strength and durability. Thanks to its considerable thickness, lamella can withstand mechanical stress and is suitable for various types of finishes.
2. Natural aesthetics. Sawn veneer retains the natural beauty of solid wood.
3. Eco-friendliness. Thin sheets of wood are environmentally safe. Lumber is an efficient way to use industrial timber.
4. Wide application. Sawn veneer is used to create various millwork products, from furniture fronts and engineered wood flooring to wall panels and doors.
5. Stability. The material is made from kiln-dried solid wood. The lamellas maintain a stable shape, making them suitable for use in residential and public spaces.
6. Easy to work with. Sawn veneer is easy to process. The sheets can be cut, glued, polished, sanded, painted, stained, and lacquered.

Sawn Acacia Veneer, Grade Rustic

“Rustic” grade sawn veneer has the most natural features. The cost of this material is significantly lower than grades A and B.

Characteristics of “rustic” grade sawn veneer:

• Various types of knots are allowed: live, loose, black, with cracks.
• Minor cracks and resin pockets may be present on the surface.
• Noticeable color variations are present.
• Despite visual imperfections, the material remains strong.

This type of finishing material with pronounced wood features is chosen for projects in rustic, loft, chalet, eco, Scandi, and country styles.

The Production Technology of Sawn Acacia 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. Boards of the highest or first grade are selected for lamella production.
2. Wood Drying. The selected boards are dried in special kilns. Kiln drying allows for the production of solid wood with a stable moisture content of 8–10%. Drying that follows the proper technology relieves internal wood stress and prevents lumber deformation.
3. Blank Calibration. The next stage is board calibration. The material is adjusted to the size of the saw cassette.
4. Sawing. After jointing, the boards are loaded into a Wintersteiger machine and cut into sheets of a specified thickness. Modern equipment ensures maximum cutting precision, minimizing raw material waste.
5. Sorting. The resulting lumber is checked for size and quality compliance. After sorting by grade, the lamellas are stacked in bundles.

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

Uses of Sawn Acacia Lamella

Sawn veneer is a strong, durable, and easy-to-work-with type of lumber. Veneer sheets are used to create products such as:

• Engineered Wood Flooring. Sawn veneer is used for the top layer of engineered wood flooring. The wood sheets make multilayer flooring aesthetically pleasing.
• Tabletops. Lamellas are used for finishing the tops of desks and dining tables, bar counters, kitchen work surfaces, and store counters.
• Furniture Fronts. Lamella veneer gives furniture a solid look. It’s an ideal choice for cabinets, dressers, and armoires. The material is resistant to temperature and humidity fluctuations and is easily stained and lacquered.
• Stair Treads for Interior Stairs. 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 operational loads in townhouses, country homes, hotels, and restaurants.
• Doors and Interior Partitions. Interior doors finished with sawn veneer are chosen for both residential and commercial premises. Lamellas are used to decorate partitions, dividers, and screens. These non-load-bearing structures help to zone spaces and often play an important role in the interior design of smart apartments, offices, and exhibition halls.
• Wall Panels. Wooden lamellas are used to create wall panels with unique patterns. Veneer sheets can be combined in various ways to achieve a uniform surface or a highly decorative canvas with different textures.
• Household and Decorative Items. Craftsmen use sawn veneer to make a variety of small household items: boxes, organizers, lamps, mirror frames, figurines, napkin holders, glasses stands, key holders, clocks, and more.

Wooden lamella is the foundation for various millwork products. High-quality facing material makes it possible to realize the most complex design ideas. Sawn veneer is used wherever not only the beauty of the wood but also durability and resistance to mechanical stress are required.

Acacia Wood: Key Characteristics

Acacia (Acacia) is one of the strongest and densest species that grows in temperate climates. Its exceptional hardness, durability, and resistance to decay make the wood an ideal material for exterior work, flooring, furniture, and decorative products.

Technical Characteristics

• The average density of dry wood is 800 kg/m³.
• Its Janka hardness is 19,400 lbf and its Brinell hardness is 7.1. These figures indicate significant wood hardness. Acacia is harder than oak and beech and is resistant to wear, impacts, and scratches.
• Acacia has high toughness, which makes it resistant to splitting.

Texture, Grain, and Color

• Acacia grain is usually straight, but sometimes trunks with wavy grain are found. The wood has a pronounced texture with clearly visible growth rings.
• The narrow sapwood is colored in pale yellow or creamy shades. The heartwood’s color palette ranges from light brown to golden brown, sometimes with olive or greenish streaks.
• Acacia has distinct pores similar to those of oak.

Processing Features

• After kiln drying, the wood becomes stable.
• The dense and hard wood can be difficult to process. Craftsmen use sharp and strong tools to work with acacia. The wood can be sanded, and after polishing, the surface acquires a sheen.
• Acacia takes lacquers and oils well, which highlight its color.
• Thanks to its resistance to decay, acacia is suitable for exterior work, such as making decks, garden furniture, and fences. Solid acacia is also an excellent choice for flooring, furniture, and lathe-turned items.

FAQ: Questions and Answers

What wood species of sawn veneer are available for order?

We have sawn veneer of European oak, red oak, beech, alder, ash, hornbeam, elm, cherry, maple, acacia, pine, European walnut, and linden in stock.

What is the minimum order?

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

What are the delivery times for an order?

Product delivery times are affected by the volume of the shipment and the destination. Estimated delivery times are 4–8 weeks.

How is sawn veneer packaged for transport?

Each pallet is hermetically sealed in film for safe ocean transport.

What is the optimal moisture content for sawn veneer?

The lumber has a moisture content in 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 lamellas of other thicknesses?

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

What is the correct way to store sawn veneer?

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. Almost no knots, uniform texture and color.
• B. Allows for knots up to 5 mm in diameter, color variations, and non-uniform 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 a type of lumber made by sawing wood. The material retains the wood’s color and texture. 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 millwork products.