If you are considering using veneerings in a timber or lumber project, then you really do need to read this article.  We will describe the most common types of veneers, the advantages of using veneers in lumber projects and discuss shopping for veneers.  After you have reviewed this article, you should have enough general data to be able to start your project with confidence.

Logging companies know that If you are hoping to utilize veneer then you should know about the two most common types of veneers that are on the marketplace and that are easily bought in any good hardware or woodworking store.  One type is ‘raw veneer’ and this is veneer that has no backing, so you can use one or the other side to be the shown on the face for the work you want to do. Remember however, that each side will have a different grain pattern, so use the correct side to avert mis-matching pieces of veneer.  The other common type of veneer is ‘paper backed’ veneer, which comprises larger areas of veneer joined together and backed by paper, which bonds them together.  This type of veneer is more suitable for working on larger sections of lumber.

There are many advantages to working with veneer.  By employing veneer, you’re rescue natural timber resources, as you can work with lesser  calibre timber that has a veneer finish.  Therefore,  instead of having to use a lot of birch timber for instance, you can use birch veneer.  Birch veneer buyers, for example are able to get much more rate per weight from birch veneer than from birch timber, thereby allowing them to take on and complete larger projects. Those who sell birch veneer wood find that birch veneer prices are much better in enabling the seller to achieve a healthy markup per amount of actual timber used than those selling solid lumber from a logging company. This helps to minimize unnecessary logging  and better utilizes wood resources.

There is very minuscule waste with veneer and there are many plans available with veneer as against solid lumber production.  It is easier to work with black cherry wood veneer than with black cherry lumber, to give one example, as solid timber shrinks and expands due to temperature changes and is less desirable for certain projects than veneer.

Traders who deal in black cherry veneer sell their product by the sq. ft., and this is inviting to those who enjoy the appeal of black cherry veneer. Black cherry buyers may only need a tiny amount of veneer for a project and are glad to pay good black cherry prices, as they will have very little waste if they purchase by the square foot.