Several factors play a crucial role in defining the final wood look. One of the most significant factors is the type of wood veneer used. You can explore more than 100 wood species in our veneer bible. Different species of wood have unique characteristics that affect the texture, colour and pattern of the veneer.


However, the appearance of the veneer sheet is not solely determined by the wood species: choosing the slicing pattern, the jointing techniques, the quality variety and the finishing all impact the final look. 

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Wood species

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Slicing pattern

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Jointing technique

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Quality grade

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Finish

Define your preferred look using the visualiser
Wood species
Slicing techniques
Jointing techniques
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Select your preferred wood species from a catalogue of 100+ different veneer choices. This broad selection will guide you to the perfect choice that matches your taste and your project.

Choose your wood species

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02 Slicing pattern

The way the veneer is sliced plays a vital role. It results in different patterns: from a flame pattern created by sawing through the heart of the tree to a straight grain pattern achieved by cutting perpendicular to the growth rings (either at a specific angle or not).

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    Quarter rift cut
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    Quarter regular cut
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    Crown cut
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In terms of jointing techniques, veneer sheets can be book-matched, slip-matched, or reverse slip-matched to create different patterns.

Finally, you have the option of using the mix-match method: It is possible to create a mix of both crown-cut and quarter-cut, or use crown-cut only or quarter-cut only.

Ultimately, choice of look depends on preferences and ambiance one wishes to create. A classic, rustic or modern look: anything is possible.

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Slip matched
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Reserve slip matched
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Mixmatch
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Book matched
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Architectural

The top quality. Exclusively well-structured, homogeneous logs of pure quality.

Classic​

Classic quality variety adequate for any circumstance. Veneer with several characteristics that are inherent to the wood, but that do not impact the required look and feel. ​

Commercial

The commercial variety allows panels to have more expression and a wilder structure or significantly different colour shades and knotting, expressing nature as it is.

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Quarter cut
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Crown cut
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Quarter cut
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Crown cut
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Quarter cut
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Crown cut

Finally, by adding additional textures to the surface of veneer, we can enhance the natural beauty of the product further. Brushing, sawing and distressing have a significant impact on the overall look of veneer wood.

  • brushed wood - brushed veneer - brushed veneer panels
    Brushed type B1
  • brushed wood - brushed veneer - brushed veneer panels
    Brushed type B2
  • brushed wood - brushed veneer - brushed veneer panels
    Brushed type B3
  • scratched veneer - scratched floor
    Scratched type S1
  • scratched veneer - scratched floor
    Scratched type S3

We focus on three possible finishes: staining, varnishing or oiling. These finishes are crucial in terms of protection.​

Staining

Applying a colored layer based on stains ensures a great-looking finish. The colour pigment partially penetrates the fibres while preserving the structure of the wood. Many basic colours are available in our colour laboratory. Furthermore, our team of colour specialists can develop a personalised colour with a minimum of 50 sides to finish.

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Varnish

Varnish is a protective coating that protects wood against moisture and damage from external factors. The finishing process in varnish differs concerning the used application. Floors get a varnish layer, twice as thick compared to panels, due to their intensive usage. If varnish is employed as a protection layer for panels, we manage to provide adequate safeguarding with a thinner varnish layer without compromising its natural appearance.

Oil

Oil penetrates into the wood and gives the veneer surface a natural look with a warm, pleasant feeling. This finish retains the grain of the wood and offers sufficient protection against stains. Only applicable to our wooden floors.

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Varnish sealed gloss
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Varnish open grain gloss
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Oil gloss