For true versatility, nothing compares to the natural beauty of our paper-backed, premium-matched veneer. Each sheet is tenderized and sanded to meet our stringent quality inspection.

Features and Benefits

• FormWood paper-backed veneer provide stability and flexibility while helping to minimize splitting, grainraise and glue seepage
• Custom matching of veneer sheets to exact specification is available
• Available with 10 mil, 20 mil and 30 mil paper-backing
• Sizes include: 4′ x 8′, 4′ x 10′, 4′ x 12′, 8′ x 4′, 10′ x 4′, 5′ x 8′, 5′ x 10′, 5′ x 12′
• 90-plus wood species and cuts, including many exotics on the shelf, are ready for quick shipment
• Tenderized FormWood Paper-Backed veneer will bend to wrap a 1″ radius (varies with species)

 

Technical Specifications

Information provided is based on 4’x8’ sheet

• Thickness:.020 plus or minus .005
• Size Availability:4′ x 8′, 4′ x 10′, 4′ x 12′, 8′ x 4′, 10′ x 4′, 5′ x 8′, 5′ x 10′, 5′ x 12′
• Machine Surface Sand: 150 grit
• Packaging Standard: 2-10 pcs / 11-15 pcs
• Typical Box Size: 11-3/8″ x 11-3/8″ x 50″ / 13-5/8″ x 13-5/8″ x 50″
• Weight/4×8 Sheet: 3.1 lbs
• (Bending Radius) Flexibility: 1″ (varies with species)
• Standard Size: 4’ x 8’
• Maximum Size: 5’ x 12’
• Recommended Glue: Solvent-based contact (flexible glue line), Urea formaldehyde cured in a press (rigid glue line)

 

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 not recommended
• 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