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In order to use natural wood veneer on a large scale in decorative projects such as walls and ceilings, the essential process is to make the natural wood veneer into wood veneer panels.
Wood veneer, also known as wood veneer or wood decorative board, is the common name for decorative veneer-covered artificial boards. It is a primary surface finishing material in decorative projects and belongs to the family of artificial boards. It is based on artificial boards and is veneered with various natural materials. It retains the natural texture and color of various natural woods and is widely used as a surface decoration in high-end homes and public spaces.
Designers have to consider many factors when selecting wood veneer, including the type of natural veneer, the aesthetic quality of the grain, the smoothness and flawlessness of the surface, the craftsmanship, the price, the quality, and the supplier's service capabilities. However, due to the current information asymmetry in the industry, it is sometimes difficult for designers to avoid pitfalls and find the most suitable wood veneer.
Today, Director Mu has listed several aspects. Designers can use this guide to avoid pitfalls when purchasing wood veneer panels!
1. Look at the wood grain and craftsmanship
How to tell whether this batch of wood veneer panels is high-end? In addition to looking at the wood species, you also need to see whether their natural veneers come from the same log.
In projects that use wood veneers, many owners and designers prefer wood grain and color that are symmetrical, arranged in a certain pattern, and flawless.
This requires finding a batch of natural veneers that come from the same log. No two logs are exactly alike; even if they are the same species, the grain and color of the wood sliced from different logs will vary. However, natural veneers sliced from the same log are very similar. Laying these together over a large area creates a perfect, beautiful, and gorgeous result.
How can you tell if the natural veneer used in a wood veneer comes from the same log? Look at the serial number on the veneer.
When veneer processing plants slice logs into veneers, they assign serial numbers to each piece of veneer from the same log. These serial numbers are arranged in alphabetical and numerical order to better manage and identify the veneers. Furthermore, veneers with similar serial numbers often have very similar grain and color, allowing them to be seamlessly pieced together to create a flawless design.
Generally speaking, if the wood species of this batch of wood veneers is rare and expensive, the natural veneer used is from the same log, the serial numbers are connected, and there are few defects. In terms of rarity, integrity and craftsmanship, this batch of wood veneers are all "high-end products."
Some veneer owners will also ask designers or processing factories to take away the entire package of veneers from the same log, without any selection. Once one package is picked away, its value will be greatly reduced.
Of course, the cost of this type of wood veneer is very high, and not all decoration projects can afford it. Therefore, with the changing needs of cost control and aesthetics, wood veneer panels made from different woods are becoming popular among many designers and homeowners. The random combination of wood veneers creates a natural visual effect, uses less material, and significantly reduces costs.
In addition to looking at the wood grain, it's also important to understand the craftsmanship of the wood veneer. If the veneer appears warped and uneven, has large gaps between joints, has unevenly cut edges, or has substandard glue strength, these indicators indicate substandard craftsmanship. When choosing wood veneer, the less natural warping the surface, the better. If purchasing dyed veneer, also check the dyeing process to see if it will fade and whether there is any color difference.
2. Look at the base material
The base materials generally used for wood veneers are artificial boards, including plywood, density board, particle board, etc. They must be strictly selected and processed as necessary, and no defects in the veneer quality can be left.
If choosing plywood, consider everything from material selection, humidity, and craftsmanship. For example, the glue layer must be stable and free of delamination. The veneer and base material must be tightly joined, with no bubbling, delamination, or debonding between the veneer and base material, or within the base material itself. The bond strength can be tested using a knife prying method: pry along the glue line with a sharp, flat blade. If the glue layer is damaged but the wood remains intact, the bond strength is poor.
(Wood veneer plywood)
If density board is chosen, medium density fiberboard will generally be used, and it must not be lower than the first-class requirements. If particle board is chosen, it must not be lower than the first-class requirements.
(Wood veneer particle board)
(Wood veneer MDF)
Nowadays, many substrates consider aluminum alloy decorative panels. This type of decorative panel is a decorative metal sheet made of aluminum alloy through cold pressing or cold rolling. Its surface is anodized and colored or coated. It has the characteristics of light weight, high strength, durability, and easy processing.
3. Environmental protection
You can identify it by smelling it. If the irritating odor is strong, it means that the formaldehyde emission exceeds the standard, which will seriously pollute the indoor environment and become more dangerous when used indoors. You can ask the merchant for a test report to see if the product meets environmental protection standards.
Those businesses that claim to have zero formaldehyde are almost untrustworthy. After processing such as veneer, painting, and edge banding, it is difficult to say that no formaldehyde-containing ingredients will be introduced during these processes. It is almost impossible to achieve complete "zero formaldehyde". At best, it can only be said to be close to zero formaldehyde.