DuraBack™ is a unique product designed and engineered as an alternative to traditional laminate backed veneer. This hardwood veneer product is very popular in some markets where solvent-based adhesive restrictions require woodworkers to use water-based glues.

While providing extreme durability, the downside of using laminate backed veneer is that this brittle product has a tendency to break or split easily. The DuraBack™ sheet’s beige backer blends nicely in most applications to maintain the natural beauty of the wood veneer.

We have created DuraBack™ veneer to be an extremely flexible product unlike standard laminate backers.

Features and Benefits

• Offers the stability of laminate, while providing superior flexibility
• Applies like laminate without unsightly black edges
• Water-resistant backing offers problem free use of water-based adhesives while providing a moisture barrier
• Eliminates bubbling, blistering and telegraphing
• Accepts almost any glue
• Pre-sanded
• Accepts pre-finishing prior to laminating
• Highly damage resistant, resists tears
• Easily post-formable around curves
• Dimensionally stable, resists shrinkage
• Ships easily by UPS

 

Technical Specifications

Information provided is based on 4’ x 8’ sheet

• Thickness: .038-.048 plus or minus .005
• Size Availability: 2′ x 8′, 4′ x 8′, 4′ x 10′, 8′ x 4′, 10′ x 4′
• Machine Surface Sand: 150 grit
• Packaging Standard: 1-5 pcs / 8-10 pcs
• Typical Box Size:11-3/8″ x 11-3/8″ x 50″ / 13-5/8″ x 13-5/8″ x 50″
• Weight/4X8 Sheet: 6.9 lbs
• (Bending Radius) Flexibility: 4-6″
• Standard Size: 4’ x 8’
• Maximum Size: 5’ x 12’
• Recommended Glue: Water-based contact (flexible glue line), Solvent-based contact (flexible glue line), Urea formaldehyde

 

Storage

• Best to store in a climate controlled environment (Heated in winter/Air-conditioned in summer)
• Relative humidity of 35% is best
• Avoid exposure to sunlight

 

Color and Grain Appearance

• Variation can be expected from sheet to sheet and lot to lot
• Sequence matching available upon request

 

General Application Information

• Inspect material for satisfaction of quality and grade prior to lamination
• All veneer should be acclimated prior to application
• Ideal temperature for application is 70-80° F
• Ideal humidity is 35%
• Surface must be clean, dry and smooth (free of dust, grease, wax) to ensure a good bond
• Use of solvent-based adhesives is recommended. Water-based adhesives are acceptable
• Veneer scrapers are recommended for hand application to allow for maximum pressure. “J” rollers are not recommended
• Adhesive should be allowed to cure for 48 hours prior to finishing

 

Stocked for Next Day Local Delivery:

• P/S Hard Maple
• P/S Red Oak
• P/S Cherry
• P/S Hickory

Nearly all other species can be drop shipped by UPS to you within 3 days.