From Raw Veneer to Finished Panel
Successful veneering relies upon a sequence of application techniques, so once you’ve chosen your raw veneer, you’ll need to bear in mind the specialist stages involved.
The Stages of Veneering
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Veneer Trimming
Veneer bundles arrive with pre-trimmed edges which require re-cutting to ensure a clean edge ready for jointing.
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Creation of Layons
The trimmed individual veneer leaves need to be jointed prior to being bonded onto a substrate. This is either done by hand applying veneer tape or with a specialised veneer stitcher. These jointed veneer sheets are known as layons
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Bonding
Following an application of a suitable glue to a substrate (usually MDF or plywood), the layons need to be pressed under great pressure until the glue is cured. Here, heated, hydraulic veneer presses or vacuum presses are commonly used.
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Sanding
Once pressed, the veneered panel needs to be sanded to a final finish. If veneer tape was used for the layon creation this needs to be removed carefully prior to sanding.