Preglued Real Mahogany Wood Veneer Sheets 250mm Wide. (9 metre)

Product Information

You can lighten mahogany veneers using a chemical stripper that you mix with water and then apply to the surface before scrubbing it clean. You may need several coats of wood putty after sanding if there are deep scratches or gouges that need to be filled in. How To Repair Mahogany Veneer? Yes, mahogany veneers may be re-stained after you sand them down and apply wood putty. You will want to wait for the putty to dry before sanding again and then applying a stain of your choice, followed by several coats of polyurethane. Is Veneer Real Wood? Bird’s eye maple veneers are often a dominant decorative feature. This means that any marks, lifting or stains can create a severe detraction from an item’s aesthetic quality. Our furniture specialists have years of experience in working with antique veneers and can use traditional techniques to secure or repair broken areas as sympathetically as possible. Mahogany Due to the unusual grain on bird’s eye maple, it takes a very skilled cabinet maker to cut, shape and finish it with good effect. Due to the skill required to even cut the maple correctly, it was a very labour intensive material to produce and use. Therefore, this type of veneer is usually found on high quality and high value furniture and specialist items such as violins, the interior panels of cars and private jets, and jewellery boxes. Above: a regency era box with burr maple veneers

Mahogany veneer pieces are typically used to add special design elements, accents, or geometric shapes. You can also use them in between sheets of plywood for an interesting accent around windows and doors where they will be visible from the outside, such as a kitchen cabinet door or bathroom vanity cabinet front. Due to its excellent strength to weight ratio, it is also very popular for dingy construction and racing boat building. Walnut veneers are some of the most popular on antique furniture. Often they appear as a rich brown interspersed with darker knots and curling patterns. The grain of a fashionably elaborate walnut veneer is created by areas where branches or roots are sprouting from the trunk or where a growth occurs – creating what is known as burr walnut or burled walnut. Above: examples of walnut burr veneer on a side table from 1735 and an armchair from 1730

Tip from Joe

Plywood made from mahogany veneers is typically used for custom cabinetry, architectural millwork, and furniture pieces. It is an excellent choice to use with other species of wood because it will enhance the overall design you have in mind as well as add a bit more color depth. Mahogany Veneer Strips Mahogany veneers are typically cut from the outside rings of a log, giving them an even color throughout if you go with the grain. You can find pure species or decorative mix patterns that have multiple species. The most common sources for mahogany include Honduras, Mexico, Brazil, and the Philippines. Is Mahogany A Hardwood?

Mahogany veneer sheets are typically sold in four and eight-foot widths. You can use them as-is or cut them to your desired length, depending on the project you have planned. Since they come from a tree trunk, mahogany veneers may have bark around their edges which may need to be removed before applying them. Using a band saw or simply sanding the edges smoothly with an orbital sander, you can do this. Alothman Y, Bamasoud MS. The success of dental veneers according to preparation design and material type. Open Access Maced J Med Sci. 2018;6(12):2402-2408. doi:10.3889/oamjms.2018.353 Due to its tropical home, mahogany resists shrinking in humidity and exposure to water very well. However, it is still vulnerable to decay if it is left in damp and untreated conditions and water staining on the surface is something that our furniture team often restore in our studio. Mahogany veneers can be stabilised or replaced if required. Our team has a large supply of antique veneers from salvaged furniture that they use wherever possible to maintain historic integrity. Industrial furniture veneers Whilst walnut was used in the 17th century in its solid form, by the early 18th century it became a highly desirable veneer. The most sought after patterns caused by burl growths and sprouts were limited and fairly small, so it took a skilled cabinet maker to match them perfectly to create a large item and this skill in itself became part of why well-veneered walnut furniture was so highly prized. A well-crafted piece of 18th century furniture with walnut veneer may fetch a high price at auction. Above: the inside of a dressing table with walnut burr veneers, 1720 You may find veneers used in large sheets to display a beautiful natural pattern, or in smaller pieces to create marquetry patterns. Marquetry inlay is usually created out of different shades of veneer to create a tonal handcrafted pattern or figurative scene. Above: detail of a marquetry figure on an 18th century commode surrounded by ormolu (gilt bronze) decorationDon't hesitate. Don't wait one more minute. Veneering is fun and easy. Think how proud you will be when you show off your newly veneered project to your friends and family Pini NP, Aguiar FH, Lima DA, Lovadino JR, Terada RS, Pascotto RC. Advances in dental veneers: materials, applications, and techniques. Clin Cosmet Investig Dent. 2012;4:9-16. doi:10.2147/CCIDEN.S7837 With a pale mahogany colour, it is ideal for fitting out and general constructional work, along with many other uses such as bulkheads, panelling, cabin and shower doors etc. If your mahogany veneers have become stained, you can remove the old stain by sanding them after applying a deglosser that will help to break down the finish. You may need two coats of wood putty before adding another layer if there are deep scratches or dents. How To Lighten Mahogany Veneer?

The craftsmanship of wooden furniture is full of centuries old tradition, including the development of decorative veneer surfaces. A veneer is in simple terms a very thinly sliced piece of wood, often selected due to its grain or colour. In some cases, the correct identification of veneer work can help you to explore the era, style and value of your furniture. https://youtu.be/EoA4j8WCFGo Video can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Laminate Sample #33: Vacuum Bagged Mahogany Veneer with Balsa Core (https://youtu.be/EoA4j8WCFGo) Traditional techniques are used, such as the application of bone hide glue to reapply lifting or new veneers. This is the same adhesive that would have been used by historic cabinet makers and our team pride themselves on continuing the methods that have been in use for centuries.https://youtu.be/_uTleFupgL0 Video can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Wood Veneer 101 (https://youtu.be/_uTleFupgL0) The first choice for many renowned boatbuilding craftsmen for its aesthetic qualities, Super Elite Plus is made from multi-laminate Sapele veneers for stability, and has extremely high quality rotary cut Sapele faces. It has a superb fine sanded face veneer face quality and is ideal for epoxy coating, clear finishing or painting. Grain Direction: The grain goes the direction of the second dimension. Example: On a 2' x 8' sheet, the grain goes the 8' way. https://youtu.be/uH3bvX_GABY Video can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: RESTORATION/ REPAIR – MAHOGANY VENEERED CARD TABLE( PART 1/ 2) (https://youtu.be/uH3bvX_GABY)

mm (3 ply) / 3 mm (3 ply) / 4 mm (3 ply) / 5 mm (5 ply) / 6 mm (5 ply) / 8 mm (7 ply) / 9mm (7 ply) / 12 mm (9 ply) / 15 mm (9 ply) / 18 mm (11 ply) / 22 mm (11 ply) / 25 mm (15 ply) Yes, the veneer is real wood. Veneer refers to a thin layer of fine-grained hardwood that has been sliced into sheets for use in furniture building or other decorative arts where it is usually known by its French name, “veneer.” Is Veneer Furniture Good Quality? Restoring veneer is not only important for the visual impact of the furniture, but for its overall stability. Weakened areas may lead to further deterioration and unprotected, untreated inner wood may become more vulnerable to its environment. What do our clients say? Mahogany veneer sheets, plywood, and strips can all be classified as mahogany. However, there are different types of wood which we will discuss later on in this article. Mahoganies wood comes from tropical forests around the world, including South America and Africa. It is a species that is not harvested frequently because it takes up to 30 years for the plant to produce seed. What is Mahogany Veneer Used For?The high density and durability of mahogany make it a great option for flooring, paneling, doors, staircases, wainscoting panels, and custom furniture pieces. The mahogany veneer is also used to create decorative accents such as chair rails or crown moldings. Mahogany Veneer Sheets The mahogany curl veneer is one of the most prized patterns, this is when a piece is cut from an area of the tree dividing into branches. You will find mahogany curl veneers on drawer fronts as well as larger surface areas. Above: a tambour door side table with mahogany and maple veneers We offer the Robbins Elite range for collection or delivery, in 2500 x 1220 mm sheets (or cut to size if necessary), in the following sizes: