Wood Veneering Tips & Tricks

Planning to work on a wood veneering project? But are you finding it hard to handle? Well, then you are in the right place. This post will not only give you some idea about veneering but will also guide you on the common types of veneer, as well as, on the right way to apply Veneers to any kind of substrate.

Understanding Veneering

If you are associated with woodworking, you will have complete knowledge of wood veneering. Well, it’s a method that allows a woodworker to decorate the surface of an existing artifact, such as tables or kitchen cabinets with some more attractive material. The main idea for wood veneering is to offer improved construction and dimensional stability of various artifacts.

Types of Wood Veneer

Well, decorating wood with different types of veneers has been around for centuries. However, with the advancement of woodworking tools, veneering took a major leap. Now, veneers have taken the center stage for furniture and panel construction or even for decorating surfaces with different types of wood veneers, like Macassar Ebony or Teak Wood Veneer, and so on.

Tips for Applying Veneers

Even if you are a professional woodworker, you would still have some anxiety while working with a veneer sheet, such as Walnut Veneers or Teak Veneers. You might wonder if there are any bubbles or ripple formation while applying veneers on top of any surfaces.

To avoid such a scenario, certain pointers must be followed. They are:

●      Preparing Surface: Make sure to sand the surface of your substrate with sandpaper. The surface of the substrate must be porous so that the water-based adhesives bond with the sheets. However, when working with raw wood veneers there is no such need. Although there are some exceptions. For instance, it would be good if the back portion of American Maple Veneers is sanded with 80 grit sandpaper.

●      Using The Right Glue: It’s important to use the right kind of glue. Using resin-based glue is not at all a good idea for those who are new to veneering. Similarly, cold press glue is suitable for natural veneers. Rather, they are easy to apply to any wood veneers, like Walnut Veneers. Also, iron-on glues are suitable for veneering projects where one will need to handle the seams.

●      Applying The Glue Correctly: The glue must be always applied only to the substrate. It should never be applied to veneer sheets, such as Macassar Ebony. The surface of the substrate should be evenly coated with glue. The trick to applying glue evenly is to use a foam rubber glue roller for this job.

●      Vacuum Press the Sheets: This technique would allow clamping the veneer sheet to the substrate by even distribution of pressure throughout the entire surface.

With an increased awareness of using wood responsibly, the veneer industry has gained huge popularity. However, these are some tips that if followed can allow remarkable effects on the artifacts on which veneering has been carried out.