Product Description

A reconstituted veneer is a man-made product using a wood commonly called obeche. These veneers are systematically dyed to mimic the look of their real wood counterparts. The beauty of this type of veneer is its outstanding color and grain consistency from sheet to sheet. These veneer sheets are a great alternative to  natural veneers which are inherently imperfect and impossible to perfectly match. Reconstituted wood veneers are defect-free and identical from one sheet to another when purchased together, making them a great option for projects where consistency is critical.

The process begins by rotary slicing the logs to yield sheets of veneer. The veneer is dyed for color by soaking in nontoxic water-based dyes for about 12 hours. The sheets are then collated in stacks, with a layer of transparent glue between each sheet. The collated veneer goes into a mold, which presses them together to form a solid block of wood. The block is then sliced to yield veneer of a certain design or wood structure, depending on the type of cut.

Staining & Finishing
Since this paper-backed veneer is a wood product, it can be stained/dyed easily and requires no special top-coats or finishes. Aniline dyes, oil and water based stains, Transtints, polyurethane, lacquer, conversion varnish, shellac, and tung oil are all compatible with our paper-backed veneers.

Adhesive & Tool Suggestions

• We highly recommend Titan DX™ which will bond this veneer to plywood, MDF, and particle board.
• These veneers can also be adhered in a vacuum press with Better Bond™ cold press veneer glue.
• Better Bond Heat Lock™ and Flex-Pro™ work quite well if a vacuum press is not available.
• A scraper tool must be used to apply backed veneers with contact cement or Flex-Pro.