5 great reasons why you should switch to veneer instead of laminates.


Multiple benefits

  • A decorative veneer is a beautiful overlay material meant to enhance the look and feel of the underlying panel.

  • It is the finest expression of wood. Veneer is not more than 0.5 mm in thickness and unlike laminates is a product of the nature. Veneer is obtained by peeling log blocks or by slicing cross sectional blocks of wood.

  • Imported from Europe, South East Asia, Africa and South America’s sustainable forests, each decorative veneer possesses distinctive ‘figure and grain pattern’ designs.

  • Veneer can be used in flat panels such as doors, tops, panels for cabinets, floors, parts furniture, etc.

  • Unlike laminates, veneer can also be used on uneven surfaces as it is backed by hard plywood.



Maintenance tips

In terms of maintenance, decorative veneered surfaces should not be left wet or damp, cleaned with harsh cleaners or chemicals as they might affect the surface finish. Abrasive cleaning can lead to a scratched surface or reduce their visual clarity.

Veneers are not resistant to water because of the absorbent properties of wood. They require a special moisture resistant surface coating to prevent water penetration that results in damage.

The process of polishing the decorative veneers help in making the veneer water repellent. Hence, decorative veneers can also be used in bathrooms, bathroom furniture, bathroom doors, etc. provided the same are sealed with water resistant synthetic polish.



Sustainable product

Professional interior designers in the recent times are attracted towards veneers and are constantly recommending and using the same for their various projects. A veneer is completely renewable and recyclable.

It is sustainable in nature since the wood that was being used for a solid piece of furniture, can now cover a far greater area when used as a veneer. Veneer is non-toxic since it stores carbon and also maximizes the use of harvested wood.

Veneer not only enhances the internal beauty of the properties but also acts as an elixir of life to the surfaces, panels, furniture over which it is applied.


DID YOU KNOW

  • That veneer is completely renewable and recyclable.

  • Each decorative veneer possesses distinctive ‘figure and grain pattern’ designs.

  • Veneer can also be used on uneven surfaces.