About Sustainable Natural Real Wood Veneers

Sustainable natural wood veneers have all the beauty and warmth that can only come from using real wood. The uniqueness of each log means that every project has its own special appeal, yet at the same time you can have the confidence that the forests where the veneer came from are being sustainably regrown to give a continuing supply in perpetuity. Suitable for all low wear and dry vertical interior applications such as furniture and panelling.

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European Birch (Rotary-cut)

Product Sizes & Data
Nominal veneer leaf size(s): Lengths generally 2500mm up to 2800mm. Widths - various Typical Finished Panel size(s): 2400mmx1200mm, 2700mmx1200mm Thickness of Veneer: 0.55mm - 0.65mm Product Data Sheet:     DOWNLOAD
About & Applications
Availability: Good availability Price zone: Medium - Average Applications: Suitable for interior, dry, low/medium-wear applications, vertical and low/medium-wear horizontal applications such as wall panelling, interior doors, furniture, ceiling panels, table- and desk-tops. It should not be used for high wear areas such as floors, stair treads, counter-tops exposed to heavy wear/water and kitchen counter-tops. Not suitable for use in high humidity, wet, steamy or damp conditions such as vanity tops, splash-backs or above stoves and dishwashers. Do not use in exterior applications, areas exposed to temperatures above 60 degrees C nor areas around stoves and fireplaces. Note that the appearance of veneer will change over time due to direct and indirect light, and exposure to heat and air. Some logs or leaves of veneer may age differently to other logs/leaves of the same species. Keep out of direct sunlight. As it is not possible to cover all associated manufacturing materials, conditions, products and methods, the end-user is responsible for carrying out the necessary tests and trials to check that the veneer, coating type, fabrication methods, associated materials and cleaning products/methods are suitable for the application. About & Applications information:    DOWNLOAD Colour/Appearance: White/Cream Consistency of Appearance: Better than average Other names: Ice Birch, Snow Birch, Finnish Birch Botanical Name: Betula alba Origin: EU
Pressing, Finishing & Fabrication
Handling and Care instructions    DOWNLOAD Edging availability: Veneer edging can be made by/is available from edge-band manufacturers. Note that edging may not necessarily look the same as the face veneer. Solid wood is generally not available, the closest match is Rock Maple. Finish: Use a high quality low-yellowing 2-pack polyurethane designed for use with wood veneer for sealer and top coats, with manufacturer approved UV prohibitors. Sealer and coating film thickness to be as recommended by the coating manufacturer. Note that if wood stains are used, this may accentuate features such as pin-knots, figure, grain and join lines. Test pieces should be prepared to ensure that the coating and stains are suitable. Pressing, Finishing & Fabrication information    DOWNLOAD
Sustainability, Health & Safety
Environmental: Sustainably managed Environment Health & Safety information    DOWNLOAD Available as environmentally certified: eco-cert European Birch FSC® Emissions from raw veneer: Zero Formaldehyde emissions (E0) and zero VOC's from raw veneer. To maintain E0 rating, specify E0 substrate and glue, and E0 water based low-VOC coating clear coat. Formaldehyde statement    DOWNLOAD Material Safety Data Sheet  DOWNLOAD

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