Spring Cleaning Equals Great Deals on Veneer. No Fooling.

In Michigan it looks as if spring is here to stay. We decided to do a bit of spring cleaning to make room for our expanding veneer inventory. Over the next few weeks we'll be adding a bunch of new and exotic wood veneer species to our stock. As we made some room on our shelves for the incoming stock, we found some unique veneers. These veneers are mostly over runs from custom orders and include heavily figured, special sized, or overstocked species. There is some great birdseye maple and ropey cherry veneer as well as some undersized 2’ x 4’ PSA (pressure sensitive adhesive) various species veneers. Take a look below and see if you find anything you might need. You can use the linked index to go straight to the species or just scroll down the page and browse. Quantities are very limited and offers are good only while supplies last. Don’t hesitate to give us a call or email if you have any questions.

Featured Items Index
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3' x 102" High Figure Birdseye Maple
4' x 102" High Figured Curly Maple
High Figure Ropey Cherry
Light Figure Walnut
Speckled Alder
Heavy Figure Ropey Cherry 10'
Flat Cut Teak


Also Available Sale Items
Please Call Us To Order: 586.825.2387

4' x 8' Seq. Rift White Oak 10mil (seq. of 8 & 6) @ $2.50 / sf
4' x 7' Comb Grain rift White Oak 10mil @ $2.39 / sf
4' x 8' F/C Mahogany 20mil @ $1.39 / sf
4' x 8' Utility Grade F/C Cherry 10mil @ $.99 / sf or 20mil @ $1.25 / sf
2' x 4' Assorted species w/ PSA @ $20.00 ea.

High Figure Birdseye Maple

3’ x 102" FlexVen™10 (10 mil) paper backed veneer

$9.89 sq. ft.

5 sheets available on white paper

This high figure premium birdseye maple veneer has a consistent prominent birds eye figure and is perfect for smaller projects or accent pieces. All sheets are sequenced, consistently figured and devoid of any dark mineral steaks or worm tracks.

For further details or a quote please contact us.
email: info@wisewoodveneer.com
call: 586.825.2387

High Figured Curly Maple

4’ x 102" FlexVen™10 (10 mil) paper backed veneer

$5.49 sq. ft.

3 sheets available on white paper

This high figure premium curly maple veneer has a consistent prominent curl and is perfect for smaller projects or accent pieces. All sheets are sequenced.

For further details or a quote please contact us.
email: info@wisewoodveneer.com
call: 586.825.2387

High Figure Ropey Cherry

4’ x 8’ FlexVen™20 (20 mil) paper backed veneer

$3.99 sq. ft.

3 sheets available

This highly figured flat cut ropey cherry veneer has a consistent figure and is perfect for medium sized projects or accent pieces. All sheets are sequenced.

For further details or a quote please contact us.
email: info@wisewoodveneer.com
call: 855.883.6337

Light Figure Walnut

4’ x 8’ FlexVen™10 (10 mil) paper backed veneer

$2.49 sq. ft.

7 sheets available

This lightly figured flat cut walnut veneer has a slight figure running through its wide flitches and is perfect for larger projects or wall panels. All sheets are sequenced.

For further details or a quote please contact us.
email: info@wisewoodveneer.com
call: 855.883.6337

Speckled Alder

4’ x 8’ FlexVen™10 (10 mil) paper backed veneer

$3.29 sq. ft.

17 sheets available

This flat cut alder veneer has a consistent speckled figure running through its wide flitches that is created by worms tracks and vine marks. This is perfect for larger projects or wall panels. All sheets are sequenced.

For further details or a quote please contact us.
email: info@wisewoodveneer.com
call: 855.883.6337

Heavy Figure Ropey Cherry 10'

4’ x 10’ FlexVen™10 (10 mil) paper backed veneer

$4.29 sq. ft.

2 sheets available

This highly figured flat cut ropey cherry veneer has a consistent figure and is perfect for medium sized projects or accent pieces. These sheets are not sequenced.

For further details or a quote please contact us.
email: info@wisewoodveneer.com
call: 855.883.6337

Flat Cut Teak

4’ x 8’ Pli-Flex™ (w.o.w.) wood on wood backed veneer

$3.79 sq. ft.

various quantity of sheets available

This wood on wood flat cut teak veneer is available in various sequences. Sequence sizes range form 2 sheets to 4 sheets or more.

For further details or a quote please contact us.
email: info@wisewoodveneer.com
call: 855.883.6337

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Making Sense of the Myriad Mahoganies

Since the beginning of time, well maybe not that long ago, the different names for various types of Mahogany and related species have been bandied about to the point of much confusion and misinformation. We thought by providing a little information we could help to add some clarity to the conversation and also arm you (our readers) with enough facts for you to feel confident when communicating with clients and helping them make informed decisions. Here's a short course on the most common and most commonly mistaken types of Mahogany.

African Mahogany tree trunk - img courtesy of http://worldwildlife.org

African Mahogany (Khaya Ivorensis)
This is the most commonly found species being sold as Mahogany today. Its origin is tropical West Africa as the name implies. The heartwood is a medium reddish brown color and the grain structure is considered medium to coarse textured with open pores. It is moderately priced and is considered a valid substitute for Genuine or Honduran Mahogany (swietenia macrophylla).

Honduran Mahogany tree - img
courtesy of http://www.forestlegality.org

Honduran Mahogany (Swietenia Macrophylla)
Honduran Mahogany is what many know as Genuine Mahogany or Brazilian Mahogany. Though not as common as African Mahogany it is still relatively available commercially. Its origins extend from Southern Mexico into central South America. It is grown extensively but not exclusively on plantations and is therefore sustainable. The heartwood can vary from a pale pinkish brown color to a dark reddish brown and it will darken with age. The grain texture is considered medium with medium to large pores. It's still moderately priced and only slightly more than African Mahogany.

Cuban Mahogany grove - img courtesy of
http://www.bluemoonexoticwood.com 

Cuban Mahogany (Swietenia Mahogani)
Very rare and very expensive (when it's available) Cuban Mahogany is the original Genuine Mahogany. The heartwood is typically a light pinkish brown color to a dark reddish brown, usually the denser the wood the darker the color. Cuban Mahogany was extensively used in early period furniture in Europe and the US until mid century when Cuba banned all exports of the lumber because of over harvesting. It is still in scarce supply from other sources in the Caribbean. The texture of true Cuban Mahogany is medium with a medium to open pore structure.

Philippine Mahogany Logs

Philippine Mahogany
Philippine Mahogany is an umbrella term applied to various species of wood from Southeast Asia, most often Meranti and Lauan. The woods generally referred to as Philippine Mahogany are technically not related to any wood species from the Swietenia or Khaya genus.


African Mahogany Veneer Special
This month we are offering Flat Cut African Mahogany 4' x 8' sheets on 10mil or 20mil paperback at substantial savings. These are first quality, A grade veneers and are mostly singles or pairs of consistent color. These are available on a first come first served basis as quantities are limited (approximately 50 sheets). Be the first kid on your block to get some quality Mahogany at unbelievable prices.


FLAT CUT AFRICAN MAHOGANY 10 MIL - $1.19/SQ.FT.
FLAT CUT AFRICAN MAHOGANY 20 MIL - $1.55/SQ.FT.


Originally this offer was only offered to our email newsletter subscribers. But this deal is so good we figured that we could let you know about our quarterly newsletter and maybe even get you to sign up for it. When the WiseWood Wire was conceived we had many goals in mind. One of those goals was to offer something to our readers that isn't available to anyone else...an EXCLUSIVE offer (see where I'm going with this)? So sign up for the WiseWood Wire newsletter and call [(586) 825 2387] or email us [info@wisewoodveneer.com] to get the Khaya at the above prices and stock up.

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WiseWood Veneer Customer Service

It is always nice to offer our customers a hassle free way to return or exchange the veneer or edgebanding they purchase. But at WiseWood Veneer our number one priority is unparalleled customer service. We feel that it is better for us to do everything we can from the outset to avoid returns or exchanges. Our goal is that our customers will never have to use our return and exchange policy. We listen to all our customers’ concerns and questions. We consider all their specifications, needs, and deadlines. We offer our expert advice and suggestions when needed. The WiseWood Veneer team is highly skilled and experienced with all types of veneer backers, application methods and wood species. We will gladly match our veneer to our customers’ photographs or physical samples or help identify a species that might be difficult for some of our customers to name. Any member of the WiseWood team is always happy to do this, way before any veneer is sold, packed, or shipped because shipping unwanted veneer is expensive and a waste of everyone’s time.


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You Need to Veneer Something and You Have to Use Contact Cement

You have a project, you want to use paper backed wood veneer, and you have to use contact cement. Can it be done? How? The quick answer is yes, it can be done. It can be done by you and it can be done successfully. The key is to consider and prepare for all the potential pitfalls that arise with a flexible glue line. To apply flexible wood veneer with contact cement is not difficult but the method is meticulous and there are no short cuts. Below you can find comprehensive instructions for adhering paperbacked veneer with contact cement. On large projects or full size panel layups this method can be very labor intensive.

Applying wood veneer with contact cement is an acceptable method when other methods aren’t available or practical. By following these established practices and recommendations you will have good success using contact cement with 20mil paperbacked, wood backed and phenolic resin backed wood veneer. Do not use contact cement to adhere raw or unbacked wood veneers.



Wood Veneer Application When Using Contact Cement

Preparation

When you receive your veneer you must allow time for it to acclimate to your environment prior to use. To accomplish this it’s necessary to remove the veneer from the packaging and lay it flat for a minimum of 48 hours up to 4 days. It may be necessary to apply some weight on the ends of the sheet to help retain flatness during this period. The ideal environment for this process is between 35% and 50% relative humidity and temperature levels between 65 to 80 degrees F. It is also important to allow your substrate material to acclimate in the same conditions for the same amount of time as the veneer. This will ensure that materials will be relatively equal in terms of relative moisture and temperature. It’s best to plan ahead if possible and avoid veneering when conditions of high humidity or extreme dry conditions are expected.

Adhesives for Wood Veneer

Solvent based contact adhesives work best for wood veneering with our products. When it is necessary to use water based adhesives you may want to consider using a phenolic resin backed wood veneer. Before using any adhesive be sure it is at room temperature and properly mixed as the solids which create the bond strength tend to settle much like pigment in paint. Brush or roller grade adhesives are best to achieve 100% coverage on all surface areas. Spray grade adhesives can be used but you must be sure you get 100% surface coverage. It’s necessary to coat both surfaces that are to be bonded. It’s not always necessary but on some smooth glossy surfaces it will help bond strength if you scuff sand the surface with 120 grit sandpaper prior to glue application. If the substrate is “open” or “porous” it will require a second application of glue as the first coat will partially absorb into the surface. This is most likely to occur when using plywood as your substrate. All contact cements require time for the solvents to “flash off” before the two surfaces can be mated together. This period, referred to as “open time” will be specified by the manufacturer and should be adhered to. Extreme conditions such as high heat, high humidity, low temperatures etc., can effect the open time so some discretion must be used under these conditions. It is important to understand and follow the adhesive manufacturer’s recommendations on application of their product.

Tools and Supplies for Wood Veneering

There are a few basic supplies and tools to have ready before you veneer. You will need a good quality contact cement, small roller or brush for glue application, a veneer scraper or smoothing tool and separator strips. Veneer scrapers can be purchased commercially and typically consist of a wooden handle and a stiff blade of polycarbonate or lexan about 4” wide. You can also make one by using a piece of hardwood approximately 4” wide by 12 to 16” in length. Make sure one end is cut nice and straight and use sandpaper to gently ease the corners and edge to eliminate any sharp lines. If you want you can also contour the upper portion of the handle to create a comfortable grip. With this smoothing blade you will generate excellent leverage and good pressure on the surface. The separator strips can be pieces of hardwood, MDF or hardboard or some people use wooden dowels. They should be long enough to span the width of the piece you are veneering. We don’t advocate the use of any type of J-roller for veneer application. You will not generate enough pressure with any type of J-roller.

READ THE COMPLETE INSTRUCTIONS HERE.

At WiseWood Veneer we have all the popular domestic, exotic, and reconstituted wood veneer species in stock on FlexVen™ 10 (10mil), FlexVen™ 20 (20 mil), and Tuf-Pli™ (polyback or phenolic) backed flexible wood veneers.

New Services at WiseWood Veneer.

We are extremely excited to announce that WiseWood Veneer is now offering new custom products, unique custom services and significant savings on featured items. We have updated our website to introduce and showcase these services and products.

Custom Services* include:

• custom architectural panels
• custom veneer, which include nonstick species as well as special sizes
• custom edgebanding
• custom stocking program


In addition to the new custom services, WiseWood now has a featured items page. There you can find great deals and discounts on some outstanding veneer. The featured items may include large job overruns, nonstandard sizes, and/ or overstock wood veneer sheets. These veneer products may be on a variety of backers and can include anything from high grade domestic to non-stock exotic species.

Call, email, or check out our website to see what WiseWood Veneer can do for you.
toll free: 855.883.6337 (855.8VENEER)
email: info@wisewoodveneer.com


*Some minimums may apply.

So What is Reconstituted Veneer?

Reconstituted wood veneer is actual wood fiber and is made from fast growing trees in managed forests. This type of flexible veneer is a readily renewable product which makes it an environmentally friendly alternative to some of the more rare and expensive exotic wood species. Even though reconstituted veneer is fabricated from manmade flitch and is virtually defect free it is a lot different from plastic laminate. It is more flexible and more natural in texture and appearance. Although a manmade flitch veneer product tends to be more stable than traditional flitch wood veneer sheets, the wood fibers and cells are still susceptible to moisture and have to be sealed with a finish. This helps to accentuate the color and figure of the veneer. Often referred to as Engineered or Composite veneer, it is a great option for those projects where veneer color and consistency is critical from start to finish.

Is bamboo veneer a reconstituted veneer? Yes and no. Bamboo is a fast growing and highly sustainable resource but there are some basic differences between bamboo and reconstituted veneer. Bamboo veneer consists of actual bamboo and is usually not dyed or made to look like a different species (carbonized bamboo gets its color from being steamed), whereas a reconstituted veneer is made from a secondary wood species that is sliced, dyed, layered and laminated in alternating layers and in specific ways in order to represent a different species. This process produces natural looking wood grains and colors thought only to exist in nature. The names for this type of veneer do not come from the wood species the veneer is made from but rather from the colors and layer designs that it mimics. The common characteristic that bamboo and reconstituted veneer share is in the way the flitches are manufactured. Both are built from thin layers that are glued into cants and then sliced into thin but wide flitches. These thin flitches or leafs are then stitched or spliced into larger sheets. Once these sheets are pressed, flexed and trimmed they are sanded and ready for use.


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Product Feature: Premium Heavy Birdseye Maple Veneer

Awesome heavy birdseye maple veneer at WiseWood Veneer. We have 4' x 8' FlexVen™ 10 and FlexVen™ 20 premium heavy birds eye maple wood veneer at a great price. $10.49 per sq. ft. for FlexVen™ 10 (10 mil) and $10.95 per sq. ft. for FlexVen™ 20 (20 mil). This is truly outstanding premium birdseye maple veneer. It is uniform in color and it has very clean grain with consistent medium sized birdseye figure that is densely spaced and covers the whole sheet. To purchase online please go here or feel free to call us at 855.883.6337.

Heavy figure birdseye maple wood veneer, also known as flat cut hvy. birdeye maple veneer or heavy birdseye maple wood veneer is typically a creamy white to a pink tinged light yellow wood that ages to a deep pale gold color. Maple, Birdseye heavy figure FlexVen™ 20 is a 20mil 4’ x 8’ (32 sq. ft.) paper backed flexible veneer sheet. It is usually book matched with the grain running along the 8’ dimension. Heavy figure birdseye maple veneer is normally flat cut or rotary cut and can very seldom be quarter cut . Read more.

What Wisewood Veneer customers should expect.

WiseWood Veneer Company is a leading supplier of fine wood veneer and edge banding offering domestic and exotic wood veneer from the United States and around the world. Located in Sterling Heights Michigan, just north of Detroit, WiseWood Veneer offers the highest quality wood veneers to furniture makers, cabinet shops and artisans from around the country. At WiseWood Veneer Company we recognized early the opportunity that exists to improve the level of quality, customer service and attention to detail that is sometimes lacking in our industry. We also understand the need for competitively priced wood veneer products and strive to achieve the best possible balance of competitive pricing and the highest standard of quality and customer service. Our website was created with these factors in mind as a showcase for all of our wood veneer products and to provide a place where customers can compare edge banding and wood veneer prices, species, quality and availability. It is also a valuable resource for technical information as well as a stunning visual reference for wood veneer identification and characteristics.

WiseWood Veneer was founded on basic principles established over many years of observing and interacting with customers and vendors in the wood veneer industry. As much as price is one of the main factors influencing buying decisions, the cornerstone of our company and our philosophy is to act with integrity and deliver a higher level of customer service than what is customarily accepted and expected. By practicing this philosophy daily and achieving our objectives, WiseWood Veneer has been singled out as an innovator in the industry. The benefit to our customer or client is that they can always expect to be treated with a high level of respect, honesty and professionalism with a consistency that can be expected every time. WiseWood Veneer is of the belief that customers should never be taken for granted and it is our responsibility to maintain a long and mutually beneficial relationship with each one.

WiseWood Veneer strategically selects their wood veneer and edge banding to be able to fulfill the greatest majority of needs of a broad customer base. Everyone, from the home hobbyist or DIY’er to skilled craftsman, artisans and commercial cabinet and specialty shops can benefit from the wide variety of quality wood veneers offered by Wise Wood. Whether the project calls for an exotic wood veneer like Anigre, Makore, Zebrawood, Bubinga or Wenge or something more common like Birch, Cherry, Mahogany, Maple or Oak veneer, WiseWood Veneer will deliver both quality and value. With over 40 years of combined experience and knowledge and a culture that values honesty, integrity and lasting partnerships WiseWood Veneer deserves your attention.

When it matters, choose wisely.

Product Double Feature: Premium Qtr. Walnut and Block Mottle Makore.

WiseWood Veneer is excited and proud to announce that we now have in stock premium quarter cut (rift cut) walnut wood veneer. This stock is available in both FlexVen™ 10 (10mil) and FlexVen™ 20 (20mil) 4' x 8' sheets and comes in long sequences. When ordering from the shopping cart more than 2 sheets please specify sequence and premium from the drop down menus or call 855.883.6337 (855.8VENEER)

Walnut wood veneer, also known as quarter cut walnut wood veneer or qtr. cut American walnut veneer, is typically a lighter pale brown to a deep dark chocolate brown color. Walnut, Quarter Cut FlexVen™ 10 is a 10mil 4’ x 8’ (32 sq. ft.) paper backed flexible veneer sheet. Read more.

Walnut wood veneer, also known as quarter cut walnut wood veneer or qtr. cut American walnut veneer, is typically a lighter pale brown to a deep dark chocolate brown color. Walnut, Quarter Cut FlexVen™ 20 is a 20mil 4’ x 8’ (32 sq. ft.) paper backed flexible veneer sheet. Read more.

The other product we are proud to feature is block mottle makore wood veneer. Block Mottle Makore wood veneer is the same color as regular Makore, deep reddish brown. It has a variegated or block pattern figure which gives a dramatic effect. It is a medium fine grained wood that can be found in quarter cut or rift cut and flat cut . It is available in 4' x 8' sheets normally in FlexVen™ 10 and FlexVen™ 20 backer with a PSA option.

WiseWood Veneer Adds New Species To Their Stock

WiseWood Veneer is excited to announce the addition of two new exotic species to their ever expanding inventory. The new species include Bubinga and Padauk wood veneer. WiseWood Veneer has taken notice in the trend that has been developing over the years. The beauty and warmth of wood has always been a popular choice, but now more than ever the trend is moving towards exotic species.

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Bubinga wood veneer, an exotic hardwood that is reddish brown with contrasting darker colored veining which is also often figured. It's available in 4' x 8'sheets in FlexVen™ 10 and FlexVen™ 20 backers with a PSA option. It is generally flat cut and quarter cut (sometimes called rift cut).

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Padauk wood veneer, an exotic hardwood that is usually a vivid bold red orange color that ages to a deep crimson brown. It's available in 4' x 8' sheets in FlexVen™ 10 and FlexVen™ 20 backers with a PSA option. It is generally quarter cut (sometimes called rift cut) and flat cut.

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How to apply pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA) backed veneer.

If you have ever wondered what it takes to successfully apply pressure sensitive adhesive backed wood veneer, below you'll find comprehensive instructions to do just that. Pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA) is very thin acrylic based film applied to 10mil paper backed flexible wood veneer sheets. It is often referred to as "peel and stick" veneer. In recent years this method of applying wood veneer has gained much popularity with professionals and do it yourselfers because of its relative ease of use and no mess application. It also eliminates the need for a hot press and/ or vacuum bag and allows the veneer to be adhered to more nontraditional substrates such as steel and plastic. Although the wood veneer is available in 2' x 8', 4' x 8', and even 4' x 10' sheets the PSA method of application is not very practical for veneering full size panels. PSA wood veneer is easy to apply but it can become very labor intensive especially on large projects with vast surface areas and there are steps to the application that are meticulous. Namely, making sure that every square inch of the surface area has had enough pressure applied to it.



PSA Veneer Application Instructions

Preparation

When you first receive your veneer inspect it thoroughly for satisfaction of grade and quality prior to lamination. Next it’s very important to allow your veneer to acclimate prior to use. This is done by laying the veneer flat on a surface and allowing it to “relax” in your environment for a minimum of 48 hours up to 4 days. It may be necessary to apply some weight on the ends of the sheet to help retain its flatness during this period. The ideal environment for this process is between 35% and 50% relative humidity and temperature levels between 65 to 80 degrees F. It is also important to allow your substrate material to acclimate in the same conditions for the same amount of time as the veneer. This will ensure that materials will be relatively equal in terms of relative moisture and temperature.

Tools and Supplies

Before starting your veneering project you’ll want to gather some basic tools and supplies. You will need 120 grit sandpaper, tack cloth, denatured alcohol, a sharp utility or exacto knife and a veneer scraper. Veneer scrapers can be purchased commercially and typically consist of a wooden handle and a stiff blade of polycarbonate or lexan about 4” wide. You can also make one by using a piece of hardwood approximately 4” wide by 12 to 16” in length. Make sure one end is cut nice and straight and use sandpaper to gently ease the corners and edge to eliminate any sharp lines. If you want you can also contour the upper portion of the handle to create a comfortable grip. With this smoothing blade you will generate excellent leverage and good pressure on the surface. We don’t advocate the use of any type of J-roller for veneer application. You will not generate enough pressure with any type of J-roller.

Surface Preparation

Your substrate, or the surface you are going to laminate, needs to be prepped prior to veneering with PSA veneer. For finished surfaces you will need to scuff sand the entire surface with a medium (120 grit) sandpaper. After sanding remove all sanding dust and residue with tack cloth and wipe the surface clean with denatured alcohol. If you plan to veneer on an unfinished wood surface or plywood it is recommended that you first seal the surface with a coat of varnish, shellac or polyurethane finish. Allow the finish ample drying time, usually 24 hours, and then continue on with the veneer application.

READ THE COMPLETE INSTRUCTIONS HERE.

At WiseWood Veneer we have several popular species with PSA already in stock and we have the capability to apply the adhesive backer to any of our FlexVen™ 10 and FlexVen™ 20 backed flexible wood veneers.