WOOD VENEER
Veneering is an ancient technique where a very thin layer of natural wood, usually thinner than 3mm, is fitted onto a less expensive material, or a material with enhanced properties, to give the appearance of being solid natural wood.
It's often used to finish the faces on engineered wood boards, utilising the properties of engineered wood while mimicking the appearance of natural wood.
The veneer can then be varnished or stained. High-quality natural wood veneers on doors provide a classic, natural look while utilising other components which address environmental concerns while enjoying improved performance.
Natural wood veneer is produced by cutting very thin sheets from tree trunks, using on of several methods including rotary cut and flat cut. The technique used will affect the grain pattern which is visible on the surface of the sheet. The same species of tree can look very different with different cuts or matching methods.
The faces of most doors consist of a face veneer fixed to either solid timber or another solid material, or onto core veneers and crossbands. The face veneers are the parts visible on each face and will affect the overall appearance of the door. For many standard doors, the face veneer is made from a natural wood veneer fitted onto pieces made of engineered wood or other similar materials.
VENEER SELECTION
Straight Grain Oak
Engineered Straight Grain Oak is very consistent in color with a straight, "combed" grain pattern characteristic of "rift" or "quarter cut" veneers. An attractive golden brown color, the exotic veneer offers a pleasing range of light to medium brown tones within the distinctive texture of the grain. With age and exposure to sunlight, the color will slightly mellow.
Bamboo
Our natural Bamboo wood veneers are known for their characteristic color and graining, with the recognizable knuckles at the growth joints. Dura Supreme's Bamboo veneers are sliced to feature a straight, narrow-stave grain pattern and are steamed to create a warm brown color (caramelized). The steaming process naturally darkens the sugar compounds present in the plant to create a warm brown color without the use of dyes or stains. Bamboo is an extremely fast-growing grass, reaching maturity in 5-7 years for sustainable harvesting. Considered a rapidly renewable resource, Bamboo stalks regenerate from the same root system within 3-7 years. During regeneration, the root system remains intact preventing soil erosion. Bamboo is an extremely stable, dense, and strong material that remains very color stable with age and sunlight exposure.
Maple
Our natural Walnut wood veneer has an attractive, flowing grain pattern with a rich, brown coloring. Color can range from a medium brown to dark chocolate with green or purple hues. With age and exposure to sunlight, natural Walnut will lighten significantly. Available with Toast, Hazelnut, and Morel stained finishes which makes the color variation more consistent and reduces the effects of sunlight exposure. This beautiful exotic veneer is available with a vertical grain pattern.
Shale
Shale is an exquisitely engineered veneer with a straight, consistent, "combed" grain pattern. The color is a medium brown-gray with an attractive black grain pattern. Available with a Natural finish, Shale will lighten slightly with age and exposure to sunlight. This luxurious exotic veneer is available in either vertical and horizontal grain.