What is veneer?
It is a thin solid sheet of wood, which can be made by sawing, peeling. Accordingly, various tools can be used to create high-quality veneer. As a rule, large blocks or truncated logs are selected for work, for example, for the production of a material by peeling.
The huge developed root of the American walnut and its wood become a valuable material with which the leading construction firms operate. The complexity of the job is that the nut wood can crack. Only the most accurate drying and work on modern equipment allow us to produce quality veneer.
Specifications of veneer from walnut
Pale brown wood has a smooth texture, beautiful natural pattern, well polished. The color of the tree largely depends on the region of its growth, so the color and shade can range from light brown to saturated, almost black.
The smooth surface of the wood is good for dyes, especially water-based paints. With the help of special varnishes the craftsmen achieve the desired shade and gloss of the surface. Veneer can be securely fastened to the surface using screws or nails, the resulting holes do not cause cracks.
Also veneer can be fixed with a special glue. In a dry state, the material has a density of about 660 kg per m3, which is an excellent indicator that indicates that the American walnut veneer can be used for almost any purpose.
For all its beauty, walnut veneer has some weaknesses. First of all, if its surface is constantly subjected to friction, for example, when veneer under the door is veneered, then abrasion is inevitable, and only the threshold can be cured.
Also natural material is not alien to the heterogeneity in the figure and weak resistance to UV radiation, which means that it will eventually lose its color saturation. Though it will be much later than any artificial materials, but still it will not be possible to avoid this.
Application of veneer American walnut
As a rule, the material is actively used to create luxury furniture - benches for a countryside or stylish chairs. Often you can find cars that are finished with veneer inside. Masters use the material for facing pianos and pianoforte.
The tools decorated with veneer of American walnut look expensive and stylish. Due to different processing options for the material, the desired shade can be obtained with varnishes and paints, colorless compounds can additionally protect veneers from moisture and dust.
Quality veneer American walnut is often used in the design of apartments in the style of "eco".In the process of production, the American walnut may not be cut off, but digged, especially in order to preserve the roots. From them it turns out to make materials with surprising drawings, such variants are most appreciated and are much more expensive.
Carrying out the decoration of the apartment, creating decorative panels of American walnut veneer is an interesting move that adds notes of nature to the interior. Bright options are ideal for decorating a living room or bedroom, while dark ones will look spectacular in the corridor or in the kitchen.
Because the material is practically moisture-free, it does not require additional processing, but in some cases, the veneer is covered with a clear varnish. This allows you to protect the material from dust.
Lacquered veneer beautifully poured into the sun and allows cleaning with the use of chemicals. Quality veneer does not lose its attractiveness for many years, which is why furniture can serve for decades and remain in excellent condition.