Paper Backed Veneer Application

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Paper backed veneer application. Generally good for any project. It is a paper backing permanently bonded to a real wood veneer. For fine furniture you might want to stick with the raw stuff but when you re looking for a combination of good looks and easy application think about a. Generally speaking the actual wood part of a paper backed veneer is 015 but the thickness.

A backed veneer might not always be the right choice. Veneer scrapers are recommended for hand application to allow for maximum pressure. For shipping we roll these veneers and send them in a cardboard box. J rollers are not recommended.

This would make the sheet approximately 1 50 thick. What is the actual thickness of the veneer layer on the sheet. Just make sure the surface coating is firmly bonded to the substrate. Paperbacked veneer is just as the name implies.

10 mil paper backed veneer 020 or 1 50 20 mil paper backed veneer 035 or just over 1 32 all thicknesses may vary by 005. Paper backed veneer or wood backed veneer pros and cons. Contact cement is a great application. The paper backed veneers are thin and flexible especially when you bend them with the grain.

Unbacked veneer is typically 024 thick real wood. It s great for cabinets and countertops but a trained eye will notice the small line of the paper backing underneath the veneer. One way to ensure the proper positioning is to cut a piece of waxed paper to the size of the veneer leaving some excess on one side and placing it between the substrate and the veneer. Applying paper backed veneer a question about the best adhesive to use for paper backed veneer over plywood leads to an extended discussion comparing professional methods to inexpensive and less durable diy options.

Adhesive should be allowed to cure for 48 hours prior to finishing. The wood backed veneers just like the paper backed veneers can be cut with a razor knife and even a scissors. This allows you to position both pieces to your satisfaction before sliding the waxed paper out to initiate adherence. Click the link for more detailed information about application guidelines for hardwood veneer paper backed sheets.

A paper backed veneer can still be put over a painted or lacquered surface. And just like the paper backed veneers the wood backed veneers also come with an optional 3m peel and stick adhesive. In order to give the veneer sheets more strength and stability we bond them permanently to either a paper back or a wood veneer back.