WiseWood Veneer

Spring Cleaning Equals Great Deals on Veneer. No Fooling.

2013-04-01T13:54:00.000-04:00

In Michigan it looks as if spring is here to stay. We decided to do a bit of spring cleaning to make room for our expanding veneer inventory. Over the next few weeks we'll be adding a bunch of new and exotic wood veneer species to our stock. As we made some room on our shelves for the incoming stock, we found some unique veneers. These veneers are mostly over runs from custom orders and include heavily figured, special sized, or overstocked species. There is some great birdseye maple and ropey cherry veneer as well as some undersized 2’ x 4’ PSA (pressure sensitive adhesive) various species veneers. Take a look below and see if you find anything you might need. You can use the linked index to go straight to the species or just scroll down the page and browse. Quantities are very limited and offers are good only while supplies last. Don’t hesitate to give us a call or email if you have any questions.

Featured Items Index
Click The Link To Go Directly To The Item

3' x 102" High Figure Birdseye Maple
4' x 102" High Figured Curly Maple
High Figure Ropey Cherry
Light Figure Walnut
Speckled Alder
Heavy Figure Ropey Cherry 10'
Flat Cut Teak

Also Available Sale Items
Please Call Us To Order: 586.825.2387

4' x 8' Seq. Rift White Oak 10mil (seq. of 8 & 6) @ $2.50 / sf
4' x 7' Comb Grain rift White Oak 10mil @ $2.39 / sf
4' x 8' F/C Mahogany 20mil @ $1.39 / sf
4' x 8' Utility Grade F/C Cherry 10mil @ $.99 / sf or 20mil @ $1.25 / sf
2' x 4' Assorted species w/ PSA @ $20.00 ea.

High Figure Birdseye Maple

3’ x 102" FlexVen™10 (10 mil) paper backed veneer

$9.89 sq. ft.

5 sheets available on white paper

This high figure premium birdseye maple veneer has a consistent prominent birds eye figure and is perfect for smaller projects or accent pieces. All sheets are sequenced, consistently figured and devoid of any dark mineral steaks or worm tracks.

For further details or a quote please contact us.
email: info@wisewoodveneer.com
call: 586.825.2387

High Figured Curly Maple

4’ x 102" FlexVen™10 (10 mil) paper backed veneer

$5.49 sq. ft.

3 sheets available on white paper

This high figure premium curly maple veneer has a consistent prominent curl and is perfect for smaller projects or accent pieces. All sheets are sequenced.

For further details or a quote please contact us.
email: info@wisewoodveneer.com
call: 586.825.2387

High Figure Ropey Cherry

4’ x 8’ FlexVen™20 (20 mil) paper backed veneer

$3.99 sq. ft.

3 sheets available

This highly figured flat cut ropey cherry veneer has a consistent figure and is perfect for medium sized projects or accent pieces. All sheets are sequenced.

For further details or a quote please contact us.
email: info@wisewoodveneer.com
call: 855.883.6337

Light Figure Walnut

4’ x 8’ FlexVen™10 (10 mil) paper backed veneer

$2.49 sq. ft.

7 sheets available

This lightly figured flat cut walnut veneer has a slight figure running through its wide flitches and is perfect for larger projects or wall panels. All sheets are sequenced.

For further details or a quote please contact us.
email: info@wisewoodveneer.com
call: 855.883.6337

Speckled Alder

4’ x 8’ FlexVen™10 (10 mil) paper backed veneer

$3.29 sq. ft.

17 sheets available

This flat cut alder veneer has a consistent speckled figure running through its wide flitches that is created by worms tracks and vine marks. This is perfect for larger projects or wall panels. All sheets are sequenced.

For further details or a quote please contact us.
email: info@wisewoodveneer.com
call: 855.883.6337

Heavy Figure Ropey Cherry 10'

4’ x 10’ FlexVen™10 (10 mil) paper backed veneer

$4.29 sq. ft.

2 sheets available

This highly figured flat cut ropey cherry veneer has a consistent figure and is perfect for medium sized projects or accent pieces. These sheets are not sequenced.

For further details or a quote please contact us.
email: info@wisewoodveneer.com
call: 855.883.6337

Flat Cut Teak

4’ x 8’ Pli-Flex™ (w.o.w.) wood on wood backed veneer

$3.79 sq. ft.

various quantity of sheets available

This wood on wood flat cut teak veneer is available in various sequences. Sequence sizes range form 2 sheets to 4 sheets or more.

For further details or a quote please contact us.
email: info@wisewoodveneer.com
call: 855.883.6337

WiseWood Veneer

Is PSA Backed Veneer Right For You?

2013-01-30T17:05:00.000-05:00

Pressure sensitive adhesive veneer from WiseWood Veneer.

When it comes to “peel and stick”, self stick, or pressure sensitive adhesive backed veneer some questions and skepticism arise. Does it work? Is it better than other veneer application methods? Will it fail? The answers to are not so black and white and a lot of things must be considered when choosing and deciding whether PSA veneer is the right material for your project. The success or failure of the application of this veneer material depends a lot on the attention paid to the details of the application process.

There are a lot of mixed feelings about the "peel and stick" veneer. I know there are a lot of traditionalists that won't even look at paperbacked veneer, let alone the peel and stick or PSA kind. I am aware of the myriad ways to apply different veneer and veneer products. Some methods are better suited than others for different situations. Ultimately the choice is yours whether a product will work for you or not. The PSA backed veneer is convenient when you have to work in the field and on cabinets that are already installed.

Here are some facts about PSA veneer:

PSA stands for pressure sensitive adhesive, it is a viable product and has been used by many (including myself) with success. Its bonding strength comes from the application of pressure. With this type of adhesive this can only be done by hand. Very similar to how you would use contact cement. The application of this pressure is paramount for the successful application and use of PSA veneer. You should not use a J roller with this product. A veneer scraper or veneer hammer is the tool of choice. The pressure should be as firm as possible and scraped with the direction of the grain. Repeating the application of pressure is crucial. You cannot apply too much pressure and with certain veneer species it would be wise to repeat the process several times (maple is notorious). The PSA requires a lot of psi, this will help to restrain the veneer from moving with the changes in humidity. The 3M™ PSA is formulated to work better on less porous surfaces. As with all veneer application methods, surface preparation is important. For more detailed description on how to use pressure sensitive adhesive backed veneer read through the application instructions.

The relative ease of use with this type of veneer and adhesive is misleading. Some users grossly underestimate the application process. Veneer with this adhesive is not a sticker or shelf paper. The name “peel and stick” oversimplifies the process and lowers the user’s expectations. There is no shortcut as to how meticulous the application process is. If you are doing it right than you will be breaking a sweat. Applying PSA veneer can become very labor intensive especially on large projects and in those circumstances you might find that other and more traditional application methods are better.

I have cabinets I built over 10 years ago and used cherry 3M™ PSA veneer over a plywood substrate. I have yet to have an issue with the veneer. We sell to door manufacturers that use PSA veneer on steel doors for commercial applications. They have extensively and rigorously tested the pressure sensitive adhesive under circumstances exceeding everyday use.

These comments are not meant to start a qualitative argument with the professionals that stick only to traditional methods, as far as which method of veneering is better. They are meant to be informative so you can make a better decision about what is the best veneer product for your project.

Good luck.

PDF version of the PSA application instructions.

WiseWood Veneer

Making Sense of the Myriad Mahoganies

2012-09-11T16:22:00.000-04:00

Since the beginning of time, well maybe not that long ago, the different names for various types of Mahogany and related species have been bandied about to the point of much confusion and misinformation. We thought by providing a little information we could help to add some clarity to the conversation and also arm you (our readers) with enough facts for you to feel confident when communicating with clients and helping them make informed decisions. Here's a short course on the most common and most commonly mistaken types of Mahogany.

African Mahogany tree trunk - img courtesy of http://worldwildlife.org

African Mahogany (Khaya Ivorensis)
This is the most commonly found species being sold as Mahogany today. Its origin is tropical West Africa as the name implies. The heartwood is a medium reddish brown color and the grain structure is considered medium to coarse textured with open pores. It is moderately priced and is considered a valid substitute for Genuine or Honduran Mahogany (swietenia macrophylla).

Honduran Mahogany tree - img
courtesy of http://www.forestlegality.org

Honduran Mahogany (Swietenia Macrophylla)
Honduran Mahogany is what many know as Genuine Mahogany or Brazilian Mahogany. Though not as common as African Mahogany it is still relatively available commercially. Its origins extend from Southern Mexico into central South America. It is grown extensively but not exclusively on plantations and is therefore sustainable. The heartwood can vary from a pale pinkish brown color to a dark reddish brown and it will darken with age. The grain texture is considered medium with medium to large pores. It's still moderately priced and only slightly more than African Mahogany.

Cuban Mahogany grove - img courtesy of
http://www.bluemoonexoticwood.com

Cuban Mahogany (Swietenia Mahogani)
Very rare and very expensive (when it's available) Cuban Mahogany is the original Genuine Mahogany. The heartwood is typically a light pinkish brown color to a dark reddish brown, usually the denser the wood the darker the color. Cuban Mahogany was extensively used in early period furniture in Europe and the US until mid century when Cuba banned all exports of the lumber because of over harvesting. It is still in scarce supply from other sources in the Caribbean. The texture of true Cuban Mahogany is medium with a medium to open pore structure.

Philippine Mahogany Logs

Philippine Mahogany
Philippine Mahogany is an umbrella term applied to various species of wood from Southeast Asia, most often Meranti and Lauan. The woods generally referred to as Philippine Mahogany are technically not related to any wood species from the Swietenia or Khaya genus.

African Mahogany Veneer Special
This month we are offering Flat Cut African Mahogany 4' x 8' sheets on 10mil or 20mil paperback at substantial savings. These are first quality, A grade veneers and are mostly singles or pairs of consistent color. These are available on a first come first served basis as quantities are limited (approximately 50 sheets). Be the first kid on your block to get some quality Mahogany at unbelievable prices.

FLAT CUT AFRICAN MAHOGANY 10 MIL - $1.19/SQ.FT.
FLAT CUT AFRICAN MAHOGANY 20 MIL - $1.55/SQ.FT.

Originally this offer was only offered to our email newsletter subscribers. But this deal is so good we figured that we could let you know about our quarterly newsletter and maybe even get you to sign up for it. When the WiseWood Wire was conceived we had many goals in mind. One of those goals was to offer something to our readers that isn't available to anyone else...an EXCLUSIVE offer (see where I'm going with this)? So sign up for the WiseWood Wire newsletter and call [(586) 825 2387] or email us [info@wisewoodveneer.com] to get the Khaya at the above prices and stock up.

You can use the following form to sign up for the WiseWood Wire.

WiseWood Veneer

Introducing the WiseWood Veneer Cabinet Refacing Kits

2012-08-08T14:39:00.000-04:00

We would like to end our long absence from this blog with an introduction to a whole new product line from WiseWood Veneer. We now offer cabinet refacing kits. Perfect for professionals and do it yourselfers. We have taken care to include everything that you would need to reface kitchen cabinets, bathroom vanities, or other types of furniture. Unless the remodel project calls for a change in size or a reconfiguration of the cabinet layout, the cabinets are (in most cases) just fine and do not need replacing. A change in appearance is what most people are after and this is where a cabinet refacing kit comes in handy.

The kits come in 3 different sizes and are an economical way to give your cabinets a face lift and a new look. Re-facing is a lower cost alternative to a complete tear out and reinstallation of new cabinets. Also it can be done in a fraction of the time at fraction of the cost. Available in the most popular species such as cherry, maple, mahogany and walnut, the kits come with veneer and edgebanding of your choice, a veneer scraper, a utility knife, a tack cloth, sandpaper and a sanding block. Detailed and comprehensive step by step instructions are also included.

Each veneer sheet is backed with 3M™ pressure sensitive adhesive which simplifies the application process. The edgebanding is pre glued with a hot melt adhesive which is easily applied with a household iron. Both, the veneer and edgebanding will accept stains and finishes so you can customize and match colors to give your cabinets the exact look you want. With 3 different sized kits you can get the appropriate kit for the size of your project. However, if you run short on veneer or edgebanding you can always buy 2’ x 8’ PSA (pressure sensitive adhesive) backed veneer sheets individually and edge banding in small 50’ rolls separately.

Below is an excerpt of the cabinet refacing instructions but you can also download them in a PDF file. We would love to hear from you if you happen to have any questions or comments whether by phone [(586) 825 2387] or by email [info@wisewoodveneer.com]. We are always here to help if you happen to run into trouble.

Cabinet Refacing Instructions

For Face Frame Cabinets

For the purpose of describing only the cabinet refacing process we have left out any reference to replacement of doors and drawer fronts. Although this is also a major part of any refacing project the options are numerous and can be better dealt with by those companies that sell replacement doors and fronts.

Prepare Cabinets Boxes For Refacing (excerpt)

• Remove doors and hinges. If planning to re-use any hardware keep hinges and screws together in a safe place.

• Remove any trim molding by using a stiff putty knife or small tack puller under the edge of the molding and gently pry loose.

• Remove complete drawer boxes and set aside in a safe area.

• Now you’re down to cabinet boxes only. Inspect frames for any loose or peeling surfaces and repair these as well as any deep dents or scratches. These can be filled with wood putty or even better, auto body filler (Bondo) and sanded smooth.

• Lightly hand sand all surfaces with 120 grit sandpaper and a sanding block. You just want to “scuff” the surface, not completely remove the finish down to bare wood. Don’t use a power sander for this purpose.

• Wipe down all surfaces with a mild detergent and water solution or a mild solvent like denatured alcohol. Use a damp cloth only so as not to soak or saturate the wood and allow ample drying time. After surfaces are completely dry wipe with a tack cloth to remove any remaining dust or particles.

Veneering End Panels

• Your kit comes with 2 different types of veneer, sheet veneer with a PSA (pressure sensitive adhesive) backing and rolled edge banding with a hot melt adhesive backing.

• You will start veneering cabinets by first applying PSA veneer to any exposed end panels. The wood edge banding will be used on the inside edges of the face frames around door and drawer openings.

• For the end panels take careful measurements for height and width. Cut the veneer width to the exact size and cut the height about an inch oversized using a good square and straight edge. Usually the face frames on cabinets extend an 1/8” or so beyond the cabinet end panel so you’ll be fitting this veneer between the backside of the face frame and the wall. By leaving the tall dimension of the veneer extra long you’ll have some free play when trying to align and place this end piece. After the veneer has been cut to fit this panel you will want to dry fit it before removing the release paper and exposing the PSA glue surface. The face frame overlap gives you a good edge to register the veneer against. When you’re satisfied with the fit you are ready to move on to the next step and apply the veneer.

• Peel away a few inches of release paper on the front edge to expose the adhesive. Register the veneer to the top or bottom of the end panel and butt up tight to back of the face frame. With the veneer placed where you want it, apply light pressure by hand to the surface along the leading edge where you’ve exposed the glue surface to effectively anchor the piece and prevent movement. Now you can reach behind with one hand to pull back the release paper while smoothing the veneer surface with the other hand as you go. With the veneer firmly affixed, smooth with the veneer scraper while applying downward pressure, moving in the same direction as the grain.

• Inspect the surface for any bubbles or loose edges. If any of these conditions exist go back over these areas with the veneer scraper.

• Repeat this process on any exposed cabinet ends. Instructions continued here.

PDF version of these instructions
WiseWood Veneer

How To Use Iron On Edgebanding

2012-04-03T12:11:00.000-04:00

Wood edgebanding is a great way to put the final touches on your veneer project. It is easy to use, covers the edges of your substrate and gives your project uniformity and the appearance of solid material. It is available in virtually every wood species and almost any size. Whether your project is made with exotic or domestic veneer species we can offer you a Pre Glued or Iron On edgebanding to match. Edgebanding can also offer other aesthetic and creative opportunities for your furniture or kitchen designs that might not be practical with solid wood material. Some designers like to use contrasting color and/ or wood species edgebanding on the edges of doors and drawers to create bold and dramatic lines in their designs.

Iron On edgebanding is very simple to use whether you have an edgebander for production runs or you are just using a household iron to apply it. Below you will find our comprehensive instruction for using Pre Glued edgebanding. And through the month of April we are offering a 10% discount on all our in stock Pre Glued and Fleeceback edgebanding.

Iron on Edge Banding Application

Tools and Supplies

Working with iron on edge banding isn’t hard and doesn’t require any specialized tools or skills. Most of the tools you will need can be found in almost any home. You will want a standard household iron, an edge trimmer or standard utility knife or razor knife. We suggest you dedicate an iron for this purpose only as you may get some glue “squeeze out” when applying the edgeband. A small travel size iron offers better control than a standard iron.

Getting Started

Whether the edges to be covered are MDF, plywood or particle board, be sure that any deep saw marks are smoothed and any voids filled. Your iron should be set on a medium heat setting. A high setting is not necessary because the hot melt adhesive on the edge banding has a low melting point. The possibility of scorching the surface of the edge banding is also significantly reduced at this lower setting. Cut your edge banding about ½” longer than the edge to be banded. Also note that rolled edge banding has finger joints, or splice joints, typically every 4’-6’. A little pre-planning will help you to work around these joints if they are too noticeable or happen to be in a high visibility area. Starting at one end, position the edgeband with one hand and apply heat and downward pressure with the iron. We recommend doing 4” to 6” first and allow it to cool which will take approximately a minute. Now that the adhesive has cooled you have effectively “anchored” the strip which will make it easier to apply the remainder of the strip. Now you can move the iron steadily along the length of the edge while applying downward pressure with the iron. Normally you will exert enough pressure with the iron but you should check to make sure all the surface area is firmly sealed down. If you discover loose spots or edges that may want to curl up then you can re-heat the area and immediately apply pressure with a wood block, veneer scraper or flat edge tool to ensure a proper bond. Always apply the edgeband on the most visible surfaces last. By applying the most visible surfaces last you will ensure that any adjoining edges that butt up to this edge will be covered or over-lapped and therefore will be less visible.

Trimming the Edge Banding

Edge banding can be trimmed with a sharp utility or razor knife, a sharp wood chisel or a commercially available flush trimming tool. Good results can be achieved with any of these methods. To trim the excess length from a strip of wood edge banding simply cut with a utility knife or razor knife back to the panel end. Cutting across the wood grain like this is best accomplished using 2 or 3 scoring cuts instead of cutting through with one heavy stroke. This will help avoid any grain tear out, especially with coarse grained woods like red oak, hickory, white ash and some others. For trimming the excess from the edges use a sharp knife edge or sharp chisel held at a slight angle, not perpendicular, to avoid gouging or scarring the adjoining surface. For best control use short strokes with your knife or chisel blade. Don’t be concerned if you leave a little excess as this will be taken care of in the final step. If you are using a flush trimming tool press the edge of the tool firmly against the face of your panel and slide it along the edge to trim the excess edge banding. Working with the grain direction instead of against the grain will produce a cleaner cut with minimal grain tear out.

Finishing Up

To give your project that finishing touch use a sanding block with 120 grit abrasive. Sand any excess edge banding with this block skewed at an angle to produce a slight beveled edge. Run your fingers along this edge to check for any sharp edges or loose grain that could snag and tear out. Allow 24 hours before staining or finishing.

PDF version of these instructions
WiseWood Veneer

Product Feature: Long Sequence Quarter Cut High Figure Anigre Veneer.

2012-03-13T14:05:00.000-04:00

High Figured Quarter Cut Anigre

4’ x 8’ FlexVen™10 (10 mil) paper backed veneer

$5.49 per sq. ft. on 1 – 9 sheets
$5.29 per sq. ft. on 10 or more sheets

34 sheets available – long sequence

This quarter cut high figure anigre veneer has a consistent prominent figure, a clean uniform grain, and color. Compare this excellent veneer to other suppliers’ architectural grade. This set of veneer sheets is from one log and is of long sequence. It is perfect for large projects such as kitchens, bookcases, other large furniture, or custom furniture sets. Available for a limited time at a price that can’t be beat.

For further details or a quote please contact us.
email: info@wisewoodveneer.com
call: 586.825.2387

WiseWood Veneer

March Veneer Specials

2012-03-09T15:38:00.000-05:00

Throughout March or while supplies last, WiseWood Veneer is running a couple of specials on two of our most popular veneer species.

First up is flat cut African Mahogany veneer, also know as plain sliced Khaya. This species continues to be a staple among woodworkers and cabinet makers. A pinkish-red brown to a deep darker red brown color, flat cut African mahogany veneer has well defined cathedrals and lustrous grain. Khaya is an African hardwood of medium density that is often used as a substitute for South American mahogany. It is easy to work with and strong, with a moderately coarse texture, slightly porous grain and consistent color. Flat cut African mahogany veneer will accept stains and finishes well which accentuate the grain’s natural luster. For a limited time pay only $44.48 per 4' x 8' 10 mil paper backed sheet. Some sequencing is available. Give us a call at 586.825.2387 or email us at info@wisewoodveneer.com.

Next up is flat cut Teak veneer. A very common species among boat builders, plain sliced Burma Teak veneer is also used for by fine furniture builders. This teak is usually a golden honey brown to a deep brown color that darkens with age. Often praised for being weather and moisture resistant, it is a dense and oily hardwood that is relatively easy to work with and strong. Teak is heavy with a uniform coarse texture and medium porous grain. Teak veneer is usually not stained but finishes well with a clear coat, especially a wipe on oil finish, which preserves the warmth and accentuates the color and beauty of the wood’s natural grain. These 4' x 10' 10 mil paper backed sheets are available for only $103.60 per sheet. Give us a call at 586.825.2387 or email us at info@wisewoodveneer.com.

WiseWood Veneer

The Things Some Of Our Customers Do With WiseWood’s Veneer.

2012-01-20T14:01:00.000-05:00

2011 has been a very busy year for WiseWood Veneer. As we expand our services and our stock, we thought we would take this opportunity to share some of the highlights from the past year. Here are several examples of custom veneer products that we have been able to do for our customers and some examples of what our customers have been doing with our veneer. What better way to preview the forthcoming customer feature, gallery and testimonial pages that we will be adding soon to our website.

A few highlights of our custom veneer jobs included 12 foot long Macassar Ebony and Wenge, oversized medium figure Anigre panels, and 3 foot wide highly figured Curly Maple and heavy Birdseye Maple.

One of our customers in Arizona had a call for 12 foot long quarter cut Macassar Ebony and quarter cut Wenge for a 12 foot custom dining room table. We were able to provide them with 4 sequenced custom 20 mil paperbacked Ebony sheets. The two paired sets were balanced matched and measured at 24” by 145” and 32” by 145”. The oversized 4’ x 12’ quarter cut Wenge was a matched pair also on a 20 mil paper backer. We are looking forward to seeing pictures of the finished product.

Speaking of large tables, recently we supplied a customer in Ohio with 5 oversized medium figured Anigre panels for a large conference table. The panels measuring at 55” x 97” were sequenced and balanced matched with premium Anigre faces laid up on 1” thick core. Each panel was balanced with a B grade Maple to further insure stability. We hope to get pictures of the finished table soon.

We also had a customer who needed 36” x 102” highly figured Curly Maple and heavily figured Birdseye Maple on white 10 mil paper. We book matched and sequenced both premium veneers for a really great looking sheet. As it happens, we ended up making too many for the customer and now we are offering these as a featured overstock item. There is more info about the Curly Maple here.

Not all our customers need custom veneer to complete their projects. Several of the more notable customer’s projects used our regularly stocked veneer, including a lightly figured Cherry, reconstituted Wenge and quartered Padauk.

This set of speakers was built by a customer using a light figured Cherry veneer with a 3M PSA backer. It is easy to see how a good finish will accentuate even a light figure.

The sleek coffee table in this photo was built by a customer using our reconstituted Wenge veneer. Its clean and elegant design is emphasized by the consistent grain and color common in composite veneers.

The most creative use of our veneer goes to this customer and their designer. They used a 10 mil quarter cut Padauk to fabricate a series of circular light fixtures. The simple, contemporary design and the naturally deep color of Padauk add style and warmth to the room.

In the next few weeks we will be finishing up web pages that will showcase our customers, their projects and skills. If you would be interested in us showcasing your projects using our veneer please contact us via email at info@wisewoodveneer.com.

WiseWood Veneer

WiseWood Veneer Customer Service

2011-12-20T14:00:00.000-05:00

It is always nice to offer our customers a hassle free way to return or exchange the veneer or edgebanding they purchase. But at WiseWood Veneer our number one priority is unparalleled customer service. We feel that it is better for us to do everything we can from the outset to avoid returns or exchanges. Our goal is that our customers will never have to use our return and exchange policy. We listen to all our customers’ concerns and questions. We consider all their specifications, needs, and deadlines. We offer our expert advice and suggestions when needed. The WiseWood Veneer team is highly skilled and experienced with all types of veneer backers, application methods and wood species. We will gladly match our veneer to our customers’ photographs or physical samples or help identify a species that might be difficult for some of our customers to name. Any member of the WiseWood team is always happy to do this, way before any veneer is sold, packed, or shipped because shipping unwanted veneer is expensive and a waste of everyone’s time.

WiseWood Veneer

Product Feature: Premium High Figured 3 x 8 Curly Maple Veneer

2011-11-30T14:27:00.001-05:00

High Figured Curly Maple

3’ x 8’ FlexVen™10 (10 mil) paper backed veneer

THIS ITEM IS SOLD OUT

0 sheets available on white paper

This high figure premium curly maple veneer has a consistent prominent curl and is perfect for smaller projects or accent pieces. All sheets are sequenced. Actual length of sheets is 102"

For further details or a quote please contact us.
email: info@wisewoodveneer.com
call: 586.825.2387

WiseWood Veneer

WiseWood Veneer Expands its Reconstituted Veneer Line

2011-11-16T11:11:00.000-05:00

A quick update on our newly expanded manmade wood veneer line. The new reconstituted veneers include a recon. flat cut teak, recon. flat cut and quartered maple, and a second quarter cut recon. wenge. This second engineered quartered wenge is offered as another option for our customers that are looking for a different grain style and color. Wisewood veneer carefully selects its reconstituted wood veneer from myriad sources for the best color and the most accurate grain match to each species natural counterpart. We have also updated all the images in our reconstituted veneer gallery to include the flat cut recon. rosewood, quater cut recon. cherry, and the recon. birdseye maple and we are planing on adding more composite veneer species in the very near future.

WiseWood Veneer

You Need to Veneer Something and You Have to Use Contact Cement

2011-10-26T12:33:00.000-04:00

You have a project, you want to use paper backed wood veneer, and you have to use contact cement. Can it be done? How? The quick answer is yes, it can be done. It can be done by you and it can be done successfully. The key is to consider and prepare for all the potential pitfalls that arise with a flexible glue line. To apply flexible wood veneer with contact cement is not difficult but the method is meticulous and there are no short cuts. Below you can find comprehensive instructions for adhering paperbacked veneer with contact cement. On large projects or full size panel layups this method can be very labor intensive.

Applying wood veneer with contact cement is an acceptable method when other methods aren’t available or practical. By following these established practices and recommendations you will have good success using contact cement with 20mil paperbacked, wood backed and phenolic resin backed wood veneer. Do not use contact cement to adhere raw or unbacked wood veneers.

Wood Veneer Application When Using Contact Cement

Preparation

When you receive your veneer you must allow time for it to acclimate to your environment prior to use. To accomplish this it’s necessary to remove the veneer from the packaging and lay it flat for a minimum of 48 hours up to 4 days. It may be necessary to apply some weight on the ends of the sheet to help retain flatness during this period. The ideal environment for this process is between 35% and 50% relative humidity and temperature levels between 65 to 80 degrees F. It is also important to allow your substrate material to acclimate in the same conditions for the same amount of time as the veneer. This will ensure that materials will be relatively equal in terms of relative moisture and temperature. It’s best to plan ahead if possible and avoid veneering when conditions of high humidity or extreme dry conditions are expected.

Adhesives for Wood Veneer

Solvent based contact adhesives work best for wood veneering with our products. When it is necessary to use water based adhesives you may want to consider using a phenolic resin backed wood veneer. Before using any adhesive be sure it is at room temperature and properly mixed as the solids which create the bond strength tend to settle much like pigment in paint. Brush or roller grade adhesives are best to achieve 100% coverage on all surface areas. Spray grade adhesives can be used but you must be sure you get 100% surface coverage. It’s necessary to coat both surfaces that are to be bonded. It’s not always necessary but on some smooth glossy surfaces it will help bond strength if you scuff sand the surface with 120 grit sandpaper prior to glue application. If the substrate is “open” or “porous” it will require a second application of glue as the first coat will partially absorb into the surface. This is most likely to occur when using plywood as your substrate. All contact cements require time for the solvents to “flash off” before the two surfaces can be mated together. This period, referred to as “open time” will be specified by the manufacturer and should be adhered to. Extreme conditions such as high heat, high humidity, low temperatures etc., can effect the open time so some discretion must be used under these conditions. It is important to understand and follow the adhesive manufacturer’s recommendations on application of their product.

Tools and Supplies for Wood Veneering

There are a few basic supplies and tools to have ready before you veneer. You will need a good quality contact cement, small roller or brush for glue application, a veneer scraper or smoothing tool and separator strips. Veneer scrapers can be purchased commercially and typically consist of a wooden handle and a stiff blade of polycarbonate or lexan about 4” wide. You can also make one by using a piece of hardwood approximately 4” wide by 12 to 16” in length. Make sure one end is cut nice and straight and use sandpaper to gently ease the corners and edge to eliminate any sharp lines. If you want you can also contour the upper portion of the handle to create a comfortable grip. With this smoothing blade you will generate excellent leverage and good pressure on the surface. The separator strips can be pieces of hardwood, MDF or hardboard or some people use wooden dowels. They should be long enough to span the width of the piece you are veneering. We don’t advocate the use of any type of J-roller for veneer application. You will not generate enough pressure with any type of J-roller.

READ THE COMPLETE INSTRUCTIONS HERE.

At WiseWood Veneer we have all the popular domestic, exotic, and reconstituted wood veneer species in stock on FlexVen™ 10 (10mil), FlexVen™ 20 (20 mil), and Tuf-Pli™ (polyback or phenolic) backed flexible wood veneers.

Product Feature: 2' x 8' Heavy Birdseye Maple

2011-10-17T14:27:00.000-04:00

Heavy Birdseye Maple

2’ x 8’ FlexVen™10 (10 mil)

$5.99 per sq. ft.

4 sheet available

This heavy figure bird’s eye maple veneer has a consistent figure and is perfect for smaller projects or accent pieces. Some sheets are sequenced. If interested in purchasing the lot ask us about additional savings.

For further details or a quote please contact us.
email: info@wisewoodveneer.com
call: 855.883.6337

New Services at WiseWood Veneer.

2011-10-07T13:46:00.000-04:00

We are extremely excited to announce that WiseWood Veneer is now offering new custom products, unique custom services and significant savings on featured items. We have updated our website to introduce and showcase these services and products.

Custom Services* include:

• custom architectural panels
• custom veneer, which include nonstick species as well as special sizes
• custom edgebanding
• custom stocking program

In addition to the new custom services, WiseWood now has a featured items page. There you can find great deals and discounts on some outstanding veneer. The featured items may include large job overruns, nonstandard sizes, and/ or overstock wood veneer sheets. These veneer products may be on a variety of backers and can include anything from high grade domestic to non-stock exotic species.

Call, email, or check out our website to see what WiseWood Veneer can do for you.
toll free: 855.883.6337 (855.8VENEER)
email: info@wisewoodveneer.com

*Some minimums may apply.

So What is Reconstituted Veneer?

2011-09-30T11:59:00.002-04:00

Reconstituted wood veneer is actual wood fiber and is made from fast growing trees in managed forests. This type of flexible veneer is a readily renewable product which makes it an environmentally friendly alternative to some of the more rare and expensive exotic wood species. Even though reconstituted veneer is fabricated from manmade flitch and is virtually defect free it is a lot different from plastic laminate. It is more flexible and more natural in texture and appearance. Although a manmade flitch veneer product tends to be more stable than traditional flitch wood veneer sheets, the wood fibers and cells are still susceptible to moisture and have to be sealed with a finish. This helps to accentuate the color and figure of the veneer. Often referred to as Engineered or Composite veneer, it is a great option for those projects where veneer color and consistency is critical from start to finish.

Is bamboo veneer a reconstituted veneer? Yes and no. Bamboo is a fast growing and highly sustainable resource but there are some basic differences between bamboo and reconstituted veneer. Bamboo veneer consists of actual bamboo and is usually not dyed or made to look like a different species (carbonized bamboo gets its color from being steamed), whereas a reconstituted veneer is made from a secondary wood species that is sliced, dyed, layered and laminated in alternating layers and in specific ways in order to represent a different species. This process produces natural looking wood grains and colors thought only to exist in nature. The names for this type of veneer do not come from the wood species the veneer is made from but rather from the colors and layer designs that it mimics. The common characteristic that bamboo and reconstituted veneer share is in the way the flitches are manufactured. Both are built from thin layers that are glued into cants and then sliced into thin but wide flitches. These thin flitches or leafs are then stitched or spliced into larger sheets. Once these sheets are pressed, flexed and trimmed they are sanded and ready for use.

WiseWood Veneer

Extended fall sale through October.

2011-09-30T09:25:00.000-04:00

We are happy to announce that WiseWood Veneer has decided to extend the Fall Sale through the month of October with even bigger savings. Enjoy 15% discount on all online orders. Log in or sign up as a customer on our website and at checkout type in coupon code: fallsale. Make sure to click the arrow next to the coupon code box to apply the discount to your order.

Fall Sale and New Product Line at WiseWood Veneer.

2011-09-09T10:40:00.000-04:00

Here at WiseWood Veneer we are very excited to announce our FALL SALE. Through the month of September we are offering a 10% discount on all online orders. Log in or sign up as a customer on our website and at checkout type in coupon code: fallsale. Make sure to click the arrow next to the coupon code box to apply the discount to your order.

The new line of reconstituted veneers at WiseWood Veneer.

We are also very excited to announce that WiseWood Veneer now offers a line of reconstituted wood veneers. These include carbonized and natural bamboo in both vertical and planked cuts, a reconstituted quarter cut macassar ebony, a reconstituted birdseye maple, and a reconstituted rift white oak. This line of man made or engineered wood veneer also includes a stellar reconstituted quartered wenge veneer and an outstanding quarter cut and flat cut reconstituted rosewood. All veneers sheets are 4' x 8' (32 sq. ft.) and available in FlexVen™ 10 (10mil) and FlexVen™ 20 (20mil) with 3M pressure sensitive adhesive option.

Product Feature: Premium Heavy Birdseye Maple Veneer

2011-08-19T10:21:00.007-04:00

Awesome heavy birdseye maple veneer at WiseWood Veneer. We have 4' x 8' FlexVen™ 10 and FlexVen™ 20 premium heavy birds eye maple wood veneer at a great price. $10.49 per sq. ft. for FlexVen™ 10 (10 mil) and $10.95 per sq. ft. for FlexVen™ 20 (20 mil). This is truly outstanding premium birdseye maple veneer. It is uniform in color and it has very clean grain with consistent medium sized birdseye figure that is densely spaced and covers the whole sheet. To purchase online please go here or feel free to call us at 855.883.6337.

Heavy figure birdseye maple wood veneer, also known as flat cut hvy. birdeye maple veneer or heavy birdseye maple wood veneer is typically a creamy white to a pink tinged light yellow wood that ages to a deep pale gold color. Maple, Birdseye heavy figure FlexVen™ 20 is a 20mil 4’ x 8’ (32 sq. ft.) paper backed flexible veneer sheet. It is usually book matched with the grain running along the 8’ dimension. Heavy figure birdseye maple veneer is normally flat cut or rotary cut and can very seldom be quarter cut . Read more.

What Wisewood Veneer customers should expect.

2011-08-11T13:41:00.003-04:00

WiseWood Veneer Company is a leading supplier of fine wood veneer and edge banding offering domestic and exotic wood veneer from the United States and around the world. Located in Sterling Heights Michigan, just north of Detroit, WiseWood Veneer offers the highest quality wood veneers to furniture makers, cabinet shops and artisans from around the country. At WiseWood Veneer Company we recognized early the opportunity that exists to improve the level of quality, customer service and attention to detail that is sometimes lacking in our industry. We also understand the need for competitively priced wood veneer products and strive to achieve the best possible balance of competitive pricing and the highest standard of quality and customer service. Our website was created with these factors in mind as a showcase for all of our wood veneer products and to provide a place where customers can compare edge banding and wood veneer prices, species, quality and availability. It is also a valuable resource for technical information as well as a stunning visual reference for wood veneer identification and characteristics.

WiseWood Veneer was founded on basic principles established over many years of observing and interacting with customers and vendors in the wood veneer industry. As much as price is one of the main factors influencing buying decisions, the cornerstone of our company and our philosophy is to act with integrity and deliver a higher level of customer service than what is customarily accepted and expected. By practicing this philosophy daily and achieving our objectives, WiseWood Veneer has been singled out as an innovator in the industry. The benefit to our customer or client is that they can always expect to be treated with a high level of respect, honesty and professionalism with a consistency that can be expected every time. WiseWood Veneer is of the belief that customers should never be taken for granted and it is our responsibility to maintain a long and mutually beneficial relationship with each one.

WiseWood Veneer strategically selects their wood veneer and edge banding to be able to fulfill the greatest majority of needs of a broad customer base. Everyone, from the home hobbyist or DIY’er to skilled craftsman, artisans and commercial cabinet and specialty shops can benefit from the wide variety of quality wood veneers offered by Wise Wood. Whether the project calls for an exotic wood veneer like Anigre, Makore, Zebrawood, Bubinga or Wenge or something more common like Birch, Cherry, Mahogany, Maple or Oak veneer, WiseWood Veneer will deliver both quality and value. With over 40 years of combined experience and knowledge and a culture that values honesty, integrity and lasting partnerships WiseWood Veneer deserves your attention.

When it matters, choose wisely.

Product Double Feature: Premium Qtr. Walnut and Block Mottle Makore.

2011-07-28T10:10:00.003-04:00

WiseWood Veneer is excited and proud to announce that we now have in stock premium quarter cut (rift cut) walnut wood veneer. This stock is available in both FlexVen™ 10 (10mil) and FlexVen™ 20 (20mil) 4' x 8' sheets and comes in long sequences. When ordering from the shopping cart more than 2 sheets please specify sequence and premium from the drop down menus or call 855.883.6337 (855.8VENEER)

Walnut wood veneer, also known as quarter cut walnut wood veneer or qtr. cut American walnut veneer, is typically a lighter pale brown to a deep dark chocolate brown color. Walnut, Quarter Cut FlexVen™ 10 is a 10mil 4’ x 8’ (32 sq. ft.) paper backed flexible veneer sheet. Read more.

Walnut wood veneer, also known as quarter cut walnut wood veneer or qtr. cut American walnut veneer, is typically a lighter pale brown to a deep dark chocolate brown color. Walnut, Quarter Cut FlexVen™ 20 is a 20mil 4’ x 8’ (32 sq. ft.) paper backed flexible veneer sheet. Read more.

The other product we are proud to feature is block mottle makore wood veneer. Block Mottle Makore wood veneer is the same color as regular Makore, deep reddish brown. It has a variegated or block pattern figure which gives a dramatic effect. It is a medium fine grained wood that can be found in quarter cut or rift cut and flat cut . It is available in 4' x 8' sheets normally in FlexVen™ 10 and FlexVen™ 20 backer with a PSA option.

Wide Edgebanding at WiseWood Veneer

2011-07-06T16:39:00.004-04:00

If you are looking for 1 1/2" or 2" wide wood veneer edgebanding, WiseWood Veneer has majority of the most common species in stock such as birch, cherry, mahogany, maple, white and red oak, and walnut. Other species may be available upon request. We are expanding our edgebanding inventory regularly, please call if you do not see something you need on our website. 855.883.6337 (855.8VENEER)

Our 1 1/2" edgebanding is made from high quality wood veneer and is available in 250' pre glued rolls or 500' no glue (fleece back) rolls. Our 2" wide edgebanding comes in 250' pre glued rolls. The hot melt adhesive on our pre glued wood veneer, wide edgeband rolls makes application a cinch with a household iron. You can find a full set of instructions here.

WiseWood Veneer Adds New Species To Their Stock

2011-06-23T18:00:00.001-04:00

WiseWood Veneer is excited to announce the addition of two new exotic species to their ever expanding inventory. The new species include Bubinga and Padauk wood veneer. WiseWood Veneer has taken notice in the trend that has been developing over the years. The beauty and warmth of wood has always been a popular choice, but now more than ever the trend is moving towards exotic species.

Read more.

Bubinga wood veneer, an exotic hardwood that is reddish brown with contrasting darker colored veining which is also often figured. It's available in 4' x 8'sheets in FlexVen™ 10 and FlexVen™ 20 backers with a PSA option. It is generally flat cut and quarter cut (sometimes called rift cut).

Padauk wood veneer, an exotic hardwood that is usually a vivid bold red orange color that ages to a deep crimson brown. It's available in 4' x 8' sheets in FlexVen™ 10 and FlexVen™ 20 backers with a PSA option. It is generally quarter cut (sometimes called rift cut) and flat cut.

Featured Product: Sapele, Qtr. Cut 4x8 FlexVen™ 20

2011-06-21T15:18:00.002-04:00

This week's featured product is the FlexVen™ 20 quarter cut or ribbon sapele on 20 mil backer.

Quarter cut sapele wood veneer, also known as ribbon stripe sapele wood veneer or ribbon sapeli veneer, is typically a deep pinkish-red brown to a darker rusty brown color. Sapele, Quarter Cut 4 x 8 FlexVen™ 20 is a 20mil 4’ x 8’ (32 sq. ft.) paper backed flexible veneer sheet. It is usually book matched with the grain running along the 8’ dimension......

Featured Product: Maple, Curly High Figured 4x8 FlexVen™ 10

2011-06-15T16:42:00.002-04:00

This week's featured product is the FlexVen™ 10 highly figured curly maple on 10mil backer.

High figure curly maple wood veneer, also known as flat cut flame maple wood veneer or flat cut high figure maple wood veneer, is typically a creamy white to a pink tinged light yellow wood that ages to a deep pale gold color. Maple, Curly high figure FlexVen™ 10 is a 10mil 4’ x 8’ (32 sq. ft.) paper backed flexible veneer sheet. It is usually book matched with the grain running along the 8’ dimension.....

How to apply pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA) backed veneer.

2011-06-09T10:12:00.003-04:00

If you have ever wondered what it takes to successfully apply pressure sensitive adhesive backed wood veneer, below you'll find comprehensive instructions to do just that. Pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA) is very thin acrylic based film applied to 10mil paper backed flexible wood veneer sheets. It is often referred to as "peel and stick" veneer. In recent years this method of applying wood veneer has gained much popularity with professionals and do it yourselfers because of its relative ease of use and no mess application. It also eliminates the need for a hot press and/ or vacuum bag and allows the veneer to be adhered to more nontraditional substrates such as steel and plastic. Although the wood veneer is available in 2' x 8', 4' x 8', and even 4' x 10' sheets the PSA method of application is not very practical for veneering full size panels. PSA wood veneer is easy to apply but it can become very labor intensive especially on large projects with vast surface areas and there are steps to the application that are meticulous. Namely, making sure that every square inch of the surface area has had enough pressure applied to it.

PSA Veneer Application Instructions

Preparation

When you first receive your veneer inspect it thoroughly for satisfaction of grade and quality prior to lamination. Next it’s very important to allow your veneer to acclimate prior to use. This is done by laying the veneer flat on a surface and allowing it to “relax” in your environment for a minimum of 48 hours up to 4 days. It may be necessary to apply some weight on the ends of the sheet to help retain its flatness during this period. The ideal environment for this process is between 35% and 50% relative humidity and temperature levels between 65 to 80 degrees F. It is also important to allow your substrate material to acclimate in the same conditions for the same amount of time as the veneer. This will ensure that materials will be relatively equal in terms of relative moisture and temperature.

Tools and Supplies

Before starting your veneering project you’ll want to gather some basic tools and supplies. You will need 120 grit sandpaper, tack cloth, denatured alcohol, a sharp utility or exacto knife and a veneer scraper. Veneer scrapers can be purchased commercially and typically consist of a wooden handle and a stiff blade of polycarbonate or lexan about 4” wide. You can also make one by using a piece of hardwood approximately 4” wide by 12 to 16” in length. Make sure one end is cut nice and straight and use sandpaper to gently ease the corners and edge to eliminate any sharp lines. If you want you can also contour the upper portion of the handle to create a comfortable grip. With this smoothing blade you will generate excellent leverage and good pressure on the surface. We don’t advocate the use of any type of J-roller for veneer application. You will not generate enough pressure with any type of J-roller.

Surface Preparation

Your substrate, or the surface you are going to laminate, needs to be prepped prior to veneering with PSA veneer. For finished surfaces you will need to scuff sand the entire surface with a medium (120 grit) sandpaper. After sanding remove all sanding dust and residue with tack cloth and wipe the surface clean with denatured alcohol. If you plan to veneer on an unfinished wood surface or plywood it is recommended that you first seal the surface with a coat of varnish, shellac or polyurethane finish. Allow the finish ample drying time, usually 24 hours, and then continue on with the veneer application.

READ THE COMPLETE INSTRUCTIONS HERE.

At WiseWood Veneer we have several popular species with PSA already in stock and we have the capability to apply the adhesive backer to any of our FlexVen™ 10 and FlexVen™ 20 backed flexible wood veneers.