Veneer is now one of the most desired surface products utilized in the manufacture of furniture and interiors. It provides the wood aesthetic at a lower cost and weight than solid wood. However, when it comes to picking the best type, many purchasers are stuck between natural veneer and decorative veneer. Each has its own advantages, and it’s vital to know the distinctions between the two so that you can make a more educated and enduring choice regarding your space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Natural veneer is a thin piece of authentic wood that is cut from real wood logs. It has all the organic features of the original tree, such as grain, knots and colour variations. No two trees are alike, so each piece of natural veneer is unique. This is often appreciated in the high-end furniture, architecture joinery and luxury interior uses where their emphasis is on authenticity and character.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, decorative veneer is a man-made product. It is produced by dyeing and bonding together wood fibers or thin wood strips, to create the appearance of a particular type of wood. This gives rise to a surface that is uniform in grain, consistent in appearance and comes in a variety of colors and textures. Decorative veneer will enable designers to do what they want to do without having to rely on the rare timber species or the cost of its procurement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The difference that is the most prominent is origin. Natural veneer is taken directly from harvested timber and decorative veneer is made in an industrial process. Appearance, pricing and more, all comes down to this. Natural veneer is one of a kind beauty with unpredictable patterns and decorative veneer is controlled, repeatable beauty that is suitable for large scale and commercial projects where uniformity of beauty is a must.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If uniformity is important, then decorated veneer definitely has the upper hand. It is engineered by manufacturers to align very closely from one sheet to the next enabling surfaces to be aligned between panels and furniture pieces. Natural veneer, on the other hand, embraces variation. Not that its grain shifts, color depth changes and organic imperfections are viewed as flaws; they are marks of the quality of its premium craftsmanship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To achieve satisfactory long-term performance, the bonding of both types of veneer to the substrate and the finishing of the veneer must be correct. But, decorative veneer will be less sensitive to environmental variations because the veneer is created in a controlled environment. As an organic material, natural veneer is susceptible to small changes in humidity and temperature. Proper sealing and finishing are important for both, but especially so for natural veneer in moisture prone environments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Natural veneer is generally more expensive because of the work involved in sourcing, cutting and grading natural wood. Exotic species may be quite costly. For large projects, decorative veneer is a more affordable and available option, and can still provide a high quality wood finish. The price difference between the two may be significant, depending on the quality and species of natural veneer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Depending on your project requirements, you can select either. Natural veneer is the perfect material for a surface that has a natural narrative to tell and provides warmth organic to a space. Decorative veneer is more of a choice if consistency, cost efficiency and design flexibility are more of a priority. Whatever type of veneer you are interested in, Duroply and other brands ensure quality substrates with superior adhesion, finish and durability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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