Which works best, oil based stain or water based stain?
Either can be used, but both should be applied sparingly with a cloth to keep
paper backing from delaminating from the wood. Multiple light coats can be
applied, but each coat should be allowed to dry thoroughly.
Can wood veneer be applied to exterior surfaces?
Our wood veneer is furniture-grade wood and is for interior use only.
Because of contraction or expansion of the wood, the paper or fleece backing
that is applied for stability may delaminate from the wood if moisture is
present.
What are the characteristics of PVC versus Melamine?
Melamine, a heat impregnated paper, is more brittle and will not bend as much
as PVC but can be applied with a hot iron. PVC, poly vinyl chloride, is more
forgiving when bent but will melt when direct heat is applied.
Why is White Oak not lighter than Red Oak?
Red Oak and White Oak are different species of tree and are not indicative
of color choice.
Should veneer be sanded?
Our veneer is already sanded and normally needs no extra sanding. If when
cutting and finishing, sanding is needed, sand very lightly with 180 or 200
grit sandpaper only.
Can less than a 4’ X 8’ sheet of veneer be ordered?
Yes, we sell 1’, 2’, 3’ and 4’ wide material by 4’ and 8’ lengths with choice
of backings of 10 mil paper, hot melt or Peel & Stick.
Which backing should I use?
The backing depends on the application. The 10 mil paper backing used with
contact cement will work in most applications (be sure to let contact dry
completely). Iron-on or hot melt backing has the glue pre-coated and a
hot iron is used to apply. PSA or Peel & Stick is the easiest but least
forgiving to apply.
Are special tools needed to cut veneer?
Just use scissors, knife or razor. If edge banding, use our
Band-It® Edge trimmer.
Can wood veneer be applied to materials other than wood?
Yes, see our listing of uses.
Should veneer be pre-finished before installation?
We suggest finishing after installation but if there are instances where a
finish must be applied before installation, care should be taken to insure
that finish used does not crack.
