Best Quality Timber Veneer and Birch Plywood to Provide Durability and Aesthetic Appeal to Your Wooden Projects

 Although many people use the terms plywood and veneer interchangeably, the two terms have distinct meanings. Let's look at the key distinctions between plywood and veneers.

Plywood: It’s a wooden sheet of material which is made up of two or more layers of timber that are placed in alternating grain patterns to provide it durability and structural integrity. The layers of timber used in plywood are bonded together using strong resins, pressure, and heat. This way, a composite material is created that is suitable for use in various commercial, domestic and industrial applications. Plywood can be divided into the following categories:

  •          Softwood plywood  
  •          Hardwood plywood
  •          Tropical plywood
  •          Special-purpose plywood

Veneer: It's a thin slice of wood that's almost completely peeled away from the wood. The slices are typically less than 3 mm thick and are glued together to form laminated wood or plywood. The veneer can also be glued to particleboard, medium-density fiberboard (MDF), and wood core panels. Veneer is typically obtained by either peeling the tree's trunk or slicing large rectangular blocks of wood known as flitches.

Various types of veneers available in the markets include:

  •          Raw veneer
  •          Phenolic backed veneer
  •          Laid up veneer
  •          Paper-backed veneer
  •          Reconstituted veneer
  •          Wood on wood veneer

Birch plywood and its key features

Birch plywood is a type of hardwood plywood well-known for its panel strength, durability, grain texture, and ease of finishing. It is derived from the deciduous birch tree, which has thin leaves. Birch plywood has excellent physical and mechanical properties, as well as an elegant texture that allows for quick installation. Birch plywood's exterior is highly water resistant, which justifies its use in floor, ceiling, and wall panelling. Birch plywood is a highly tensile and resilient material that retains its strength and integrity in a variety of weather and chemical conditions.

Birch plywood is an excellent choice for a variety of applications due to its appearance, strength, and low cost. Because it is resistant to bending and warping, this fine-grained wood material is commonly used in cabinetry, construction drawers, and other fixtures. Furthermore, the surface of birch plywood is sturdy, making it easier to fasten together with screws that are firmly held in the birch plywood due to its hollow-free compactness. Birch plywood is extremely durable, which is why it is used in homes and offices that require renovation.

Resistant to cracks and splinter

Birch plywood has a rich, nice sheen that gives it an elegant appearance. To strengthen the original piece, three or more layers of birch are layered on top of each other. There are no jagged knots in it. As a result, birch plywood is smooth and does not crack or splinter easily, making it ideal for use in furniture and cabinets.

No impact on biodiversity

Birch is an abundant, fast-growing species, which means there is no disruption to biodiversity when a birch tree is fell. It is preferable to use birch plywood rather than other types of wood that may have a negative impact on the environment. Matilda Veneer sells the highest quality birch plywood with a "A Face" rating. As a result, you will have a product that is incredibly clean with a distinct face that can be stained. Butterfly-shaped veneer patches may be present on B Face birch plywood to replace any knotholes. Birch plywood from Matilda Veneer has a warm and light-coloured appearance with detailed grain patterns that provide it with high structural integrity, making it ideal for use both inside and outside.

Best quality timber veneer varieties

Matilda Veneer provides a wide selection of timber veneers in a variety of finishes for use in wood-based products. Timber veneer will add character to your projects because, even when obtained from the same log of the tree, each layer is distinct. As a result, when you choose to use timber veneer, you have an infinite number of design options. Furthermore, timber veneer can be polished or varnished to change its colour and achieve uniform edge and surface finishes, giving your spaces a timeless appearance.

The strength of weak engineered woods such as MDF, particleboard, or HDF can be significantly increased by applying wood veneer to them. Additionally, the product will be resistant to warping and fragmentation. Timber veneer is non-toxic because it is a natural product and non-toxic adhesives that do not emit VOCs (volatile organic compounds) can be used to glue its sheets. Timber veneer is also a better way to use wood because it only takes a thin layer of wood to make veneer sheets that can cover a wide range of wooden products and spaces.

Matilda Veneer provides architectural timber veneers such as sliced veneer, rotary veneer, enhanced veneer, and truewood veneer. Some of the timber veneer varieties available at Matilda Veneer that can be used in the construction of appearance grade panels are birch plywood, hoop pine plywood, and Matilda Ultralite. Fireply X, Matilda Fireply, Hoop Pine FR panel, and other fire-rated solutions are available from Matilda Veneer.
Location: Australia

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