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What is Flexible Veneer? |
| Flexible veneer is real wood sliced very thin
and permanently bonded to a paper backing. The backing
is most often available in a 10 mil thickness, however 20 mil and thicker is
sometimes used on surfaces that are not perfectly smooth. One mil equals
1/1000 Please note that the mil thickness only refers to the
thickness of the paper backing, not the real wood veneer face. |
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What is a PSA veneer? |
| Pressure Sensitive Adhesive backed veneer
commonly known as PSA veneer is a paper-backed product that offers a
simple alternative for applying veneer without having to use any
standard adhesives. A special adhesive developed by 3M™ is applied
to the paper-backed veneer and then covered with a protective backing.
The protective backing is removed just prior to bonding the veneer to
it's substrate. PSA veneer is very easy to use; it can be cut and
trimmed with simple tools such as scissors or a razor type knife and is
a perfect choice for re-facing many items such as kitchen cabinets,
stereo speakers, and much more. |
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| What is 2-Ply Veneer? |
| What is 2-ply veneer?
This veneer is manufactured by
laminating two wood veneers together and has a thickness of .040
(about 1/25") plus or minus .005. The face veneer grain runs 90
degrees to the cross banding (backing veneer) which provides stability
and protection against bubbling that may occur if the veneer is not
properly bonded to it's substrate. 2-ply veneer can bend around
moderate curves in both directions. This type of veneer is very
stable due to its cross grain ply construction and is often chosen when
applying burls or other highly figured veneers because of the additional
wood movement in these veneers. 2- ply veneer is also a good
choice when veneering surfaces that may not be completely smooth because
it is thicker than 10 mil flexible veneer, slight bumps or uneven
surfaces are less likely to telegraph through the veneer and be
visible. Unlike some other 2-ply veneers, our product contains a
thin acrylic membrane to provide protection against bubbling, glue
seepage. |
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| What is
3-Ply NBL™ Veneer? |
| What is 3-ply NBL® veneer?
This veneer is manufactured by
laminating three wood veneers together and has a thickness of .040
(about 1/25") plus or minus .005. NBL®’s patented 3-ply
construction of parallel grains provide the custom woodworker with
superior flexibility and performance when compared to other wood-backed
products. Balanced construction (for both flat and curved surfaces) produces an extremely pliable
laminate and moisture-resistant sheet
without the black edge associated with phenolic and foil backers. Minor
substrate imperfections are "absorbed" and hidden by NBL®’s thermo-set
joined face and parallel grain, all-wood-backer. Ease of application make NBL® wood-on-wood laminate the
proven choice for trouble-free project. |
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What materials can I apply
flexible veneer
to? |
| Paper-backed veneer can be applied to many
materials, but it's best applied to including MDF (medium density
fiberboard), cabinet grade plywood and particleboard. It may also be
applied to masonite™,
melamine. and solid wood It is very important to research exactly
what type of adhesive to use on the former materials, prior to
application. Paper-backed veneer may also be applied to drywall,
however the veneer must be bonded to a
substrate such as MDF and then installed over the drywall. Installation
over a fire-retardant agent is not recommended. |
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My veneer is not the same color as the picture on your site, why? |
| All our veneers are made
from real wood, therefore variations in color will occur from sheet to
sheet. When ordering multiple sheets we, do our best to insure
consistent color throughout the sheets. however we are dealing with
mother nature and cannot guarantee the same consistency in color that
you would find when purchasing composite sheet material such as plastic
laminate. In addition, no two computers monitors will show colors
identically, therefore pictures of some species will appear different on
your computer screen or printer than what the veneer actually looks
like. |
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What are the different
cuts of veneer available?- Any veneer on our site that is
not labeled with a cut is flat cut. |
 Flat
Cut/Plain Sliced:
The half log, or flitch, is mounted with the heart
side flat against the flitch table of the slicer and the slicing is done
parallel to a line through the center of the log. Cathedral and straight
grain patterns result. |
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 Quarter
Sawn:
The quarter log is mounted on the flitch table so
that the growth rings of the log strike the knife at approximately right
angles, producing a series of stripes. These stripes vary in width from
species to species. A natural distribution of ray flake is a
characteristic of this cut in red and white oak. |
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 Rift
Sawn:
The cut slices slightly across the medullary rays,
accentuating the vertical grain and minimizing the flake. Rift grain is
restricted to red and white oak. |
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 Rotary-Spliced:
This rotary cut allows for splice lines within the
sheet of veneer. |
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| Birdseye: Refers to the
small to large "eyes" of figure found throughout select sheets of Maple. |
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| Burls: Burls feature
swirling grain around clusters of dormant buds, rings or eyes. Available
in White Ash, Olive Ash, Carpathian Elm, Maple, Mappa, Myrtle and
Walnut. |
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| Curly: Contortions in
grain direction that reflect light differently create an appearance of
undulating waves known as curly grain. Most commonly available in Maple |
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| Flake: Varies in size
from "dash marks" to "stretch marks." Created when the pithrays are cut
across at an angle when slicing. Very common in Quartered Red and White
Oak. |
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| Pebble: "Snowflake" or
"button" look that occurs when large medullary rays are quartersawn.
Very common in Quartered Lacewood. |
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| Pommele: A dense
pattern of small rings enveloping one another. Often described as
looking like "suede" or "fur." Most commonly available as Sapele. |
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How do I apply flexible veneers? |
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Click here to view our
flexible veneer application instructions.
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How do I apply PSA veneer? |
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Click here to view our
PSA veneer application instructions.
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What is your Return Policy on
Veneers? |
| All veneers are refundable up to
30 days, only
if there is a manufacturing defect.
LIMITED WARRANTY ON VENEERS
Seller warrants merchandise to be free from defects in material and
workmanship. Customer assumes all responsibility and liability for use
and results of materials purchased under this agreement. Seller makes no
other warranty, expressed or implied, except as stated herein.
Seller's liability under this warranty is limited to the purchase price
of material and/or merchandise proved defective.
No credit or claim for material returned to Seller will be allowed until
such return has had prior written approval. Terms for return of
merchandise will be stated when written approval is sent.
Seller will not accept any claims for adjustment under its warranty or
any requests for return of material after ninety (90) days following
shipment of such material
Refused Orders and Non-Deliverable Addresses
Orders that are refused or not received when delivery was
attempted will be subject to a 10% return and restocking fee.
Packages returned due to a non-deliverable address
can be re-shipped to another address at the customer's expense. To avoid
shipping to the wrong address, please be certain that your shipping
address is deliverable by USPS, UPS, and Fedex. If customer
chooses to cancel the order, a refund of the item costs will be made
(less our 30% restocking fee). The shipping and handling charges for
that order will not be refunded.
Damaged in Transit or Missing Items
If you receive a shipment with damage to the box please do not accept
delivery. Have the delivery person note this and return package to
us. If the box is not damaged, however the veneer is, please keep the
veneer in the original box and notify us immediately. If any item is
missing from your order, you must notify us within 3 days of receipt of
your order and a replacement item will be sent immediately. |
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What are your typical
lead times on Veneers? |
| In stock items ship on the day the item is
ordered or the next day depending upon the time the order is placed.
Items that must be built from faces generally take 5 to 7 business days.
Items that must be run from flitch generally take 10 to 15 business
days. Items that require that a flitch be purchased could take longer.
Please call us at 1-888-506-6678 to check stock and availability. |
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What are your shipping
fees and options for Veneers? |
| 1 to 4 sheet orders are automatically calculated
by our online shopping cart. Orders of 5 sheets or more are
shipped free, we will deduct the shipping amount from your shopping
cart order prior to charging your account. Our manufacturer typically
ships via UPS for ground shipments. Third Day Air, Second Day Air, Next
day Air, Next Day Air Early A.M. and Saturday delivery are available in
many locations through Fed Ex and UPS. Please contact us for
shipping quotes on all Third Day Air, Second Day Air, Next day Air, Next
Day Air Early A.M. and Saturday deliveries. |
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| Have additional questions?
Please don't hesitate to call us TOLL FREE at
1-888-506-6678. Our office is open Monday - Friday from
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. You can also take advantage
of our Online Chat: an experienced woodworker is often online, ready to
answer any questions you may have. |
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