Spotted Gum and Walnut Veneer Allow You the Finest Use of Timber While Offsetting the Effects of Greenhouse Emissions

 Timber veneer is the finest use of timbers, as one cubic metre log wood produces around 1000 square metres of veneer. There is no other woodworking material that can produce such a high yield. Furthermore, timber veneer is a material that is renewable, recyclable, reusable, and completely biodegradable. Spotted gum veneer and walnut veneer are two of the most common veneers used in Australia. Let's take a look at what makes these veneers so popular among woodworkers in Australia and around the world.

Spotted gum veneer

Spotted gum, also known as lemon-scented gum, is a premium Australian hardwood. It has a striking appearance as well as a high level of natural durability and strength, making it ideal for structural, exterior, and interior applications. It is available in a variety of shades ranging from pale greys to off-white and cream variations, as well as rich, deep dark browns. Whereas the sapwood of spotted gum veneer is often white, the heartwood is darker in colour. It's also used in engineering projects like wharf and bridge construction, cross-arms and mining timbers, and railway sleepers. Spotted gum veneer can also be used in a variety of building applications such as flooring, decking, lining, framing, and cladding.

Spotted gum veneer can be treated or finished with stains, paints, polishes, and oils, depending on the application. To avoid swelling, warping, and cupping caused by moisture abruption, it should be finished or coated before or immediately after installation. Weathering the spotted gum veneer for six weeks would cause some of the excess natural oils and tannins to ooze out, increasing its durability. Because of the lower concentration of oils and tannins in it, the problem of bleeding can be addressed in this manner. Sweeping on a regular basis and preventing dirt and grit will keep your floors looking as good as new. Use a timber-safe floor cleaner for the best results.

Walnut veneer

The vibrantly grained walnut veneer is widely used in high-end furniture and exteriors. Its living surface structure is largely determined by the individual coloration and grain of the timber. The uneven colour of walnut veneer ranges from blackish-brown to light brown, with hints of red or purple shimmer. Because of its irregularity, the darker and wider veins in walnut veneer make its grain vivid and distinct. The structure of the walnut veneer can be cloudy, striped, or flamed depending on the location of the tree.

American walnut, also known as black walnut, is a rare wood that comes in rich dark-brown and purple-black hues. It is commonly used in veneers for a variety of surfacing needs in lounges and shopping malls where aesthetics are important. American walnut is simple to clean and maintain, making it an excellent choice for interior designers. The veneer has excellent workability because it is simple to work with both hand and power tools. It easily accepts nails and screws and glues seamlessly, giving your projects the flawless finish of a top-of-the-line furnishing solution.

Veneers for your inspirational creations

Matilda Veneer is a reputable supplier of spotted gum veneer, walnut veneer, and other exotic veneer varieties that have been Chain of Custody certified for quality. Matilda Veneer is well-known for sourcing and manufacturing natural, one-of-a-kind, and beautiful veneers from Australia and around the world for architectural specifications.

Some of the top veneer varieties available at the Matilda Veneer for you to choose from for your inspirational creations include:

Architectural Veneer: Sliced veneer, rotary veneer, enhanced veneer, truewood veneer

Fire-rated Solutions: Fireply X, Matilda Fireply, Hoop pine FR panel

Appearance Grade Panel: Hoop pine plywood, birch plywood, Matilda Ultrallte, Matilda Liteply, and Fireply X

Veneers that retain natural growth features of the trees

Spotted gum veneer, walnut veneer, and other exotic veneer varieties available at Matilda Veneer, such as blackbutt, hoop pine, maple, and mahogany, are manufactured in such a way that all of the tree's growth features, such as blisters, fiddleback, burrs, flashes, mottles, and so on, are retained to preserve the uniqueness of your projects. Matilda Veneer strives to provide you with access to difficult-to-work-with plant species that are truly unique. You will never find two pieces of the veneer that are completely identical, even if they are manufactured from the same log, which explains why each piece of Matilda Veneer is truly unique.

Sustainable and environmentally sound use of the timber

Spotted gum veneer, walnut veneer, and other veneer products are the most environmentally friendly and sustainable materials for two reasons. To begin, approximately half of the weight of the tree is carbon, which remains trapped for the entire life of the timber veneer, even when used in building products. According to research, even after 30 years in landfill, more than 95 percent of carbon remains locked in the timber veneer. Second, the Australian economy's most environmentally friendly sector is wood products. When you use spotted gum veneer, walnut veneer, or other veneer products, you are helping to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and protect the environment.
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