Red Oak (Flat Cut) Paper Back Veneer Sheet - 4' x 8' Roll
$70.00 ea.
Description
These real wood veneer sheets are composed of premium sliced hardwoods that are spliced along the edges to make the full width; splicing is also done in a book matched pattern that's attractive and helps hide the splicing seam. The sheets use full-length slices so there are no splices to make the length. The 10 mil (10 thousandths) thickness paper backing allows the sheet to bend, flex, and work with curves and shapes without splitting. Apply paper back veneers with contact adhesive to make panels of large projects: conference tables, desks, doors, cabinet doors, coffee tables, etc.Specifications
Use & Care
Wood veneer gives you the color, grain, and character of real wood in a thin, flexible format. Careful handling, good substrate preparation, and the right adhesive method will make the biggest difference in your finished result.
Store It Flat and Protected
Keep veneer dry, clean, and protected from direct sunlight or extreme humidity changes. Store sheets flat whenever possible and avoid folding, creasing, or placing heavy objects directly on the face.
Start With a Smooth Substrate
The surface underneath the veneer should be flat, clean, dry, and free of dust, bumps, or loose material. Small imperfections in the substrate can telegraph through the veneer after it is applied.
Plan the Grain Before Cutting
Lay out the veneer before trimming so you can choose the best grain direction, color, and figure for the project. When matching multiple pieces, take time to arrange the pattern before applying adhesive.
Use the Right Adhesive Method
Adhesive choice and application method depend on the veneer type, backing, substrate, and project. Follow the adhesive manufacturer's instructions and make sure the products you use are compatible with your veneer.
Apply Consistent Pressure
Good contact between the veneer and substrate is essential. Use the pressing, rolling, clamping, or vacuum method appropriate for your adhesive system so the veneer bonds evenly without trapped air or loose areas.
Trim and Sand Carefully
Veneer is thin, so use sharp tools and light sanding pressure when trimming or preparing the surface for finish. Avoid aggressive sanding that can cut through the face and expose the substrate underneath.
Wood Species Guide
About Red Oak
Quercus rubra Grows in North America
North America
USA, Canada
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Color Range
Light tan with a reddish tinge.
About the Tree
The most common hardwood in North America. The tree matures at about 70 feet in height and a trunk of 36".
Other Names
Northern red oak, Red oak, Gray oak, American red oak, Canadian red oak
Common Uses
Furniture, cabinets, floors, accessories, shop jigs, utility projects, interior millwork, molding, mantles, chairs, trim
What Does The Janka Hardness Rating Mean?
The Janka hardness test is the international standard for measuring the resistance of a sample of wood to denting and wear.
It's expressed in psi, or pounds-per-square-inch. The test measures the pressure required to embed an 11.28mm (.444 in) diameter steel ball into wood to half the ball's diameter. The measurement was developed to determine whether a species is suitable for use as flooring; however, we include it here and compare it to the rating of red oak to help you make a buying choice.
There is a difference between hardness and being difficult to work with. Generally speaking, the harder the wood the easier it is to finish and polish. Harder woods create good, solid long-lasting joinery in furniture.
The hardness of wood varies with the direction of the wood grain, and varies from piece to piece. So a Janka rating is an average of numerous tests performed on all directions and numerous pieces. Use the Janka hardness rating as guide, not a definitive answer.
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