Oakwood Veneer Company

11/02/2026

If a picture is worth a thousand words, then a video must be a million. Confused on which veneer backer to choose or what kind of glue? Check out our latest webisodes below.

These are great videos to learn the basics of veneering, covering everything from understanding different veneer cuts to choosing the right materials for your build. Many of your questions can be answered by watching just a few short minutes of our expert guides.

Once you have the basics down, shop our wide selection of wood veneer sheets, panels, and edgebanding to start on your project.

For more step-by-step videos and woodworking tips, be sure to subscribe to our YouTube page: https://oakwoodveneer.com/welcome-to-oakwood-veneer-video/videos.html

10/31/2026

Happy Halloween from the whole team at Oakwood Veneer! 🎃👻

While some wood grain might look a little spooky, we promise there are no tricks here—just high-quality, consistent veneer and treated panels that are a total treat to work with.

We hope you have a fantastic holiday (and that your shop doesn't turn into a ghost town)! 🍬🪵

10/30/2026

Looking to remove your veneer from its box? 📦 Use this easy twist technique!

🌀 Grasp the innermost part of the veneer and twist it inward to slide the roll out smoothly.

This method ensures quick access to your project! 🪵 For a visual guide, check out our video "Flattening Rolled Veneer? Try This Twist."

Shop Wood Veneer Sheets at www.oakwoodveneer.com

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10/29/2026

Sourcing inexpensive imported wood veneer may cut costs on commercial projects, but inconsistencies in grading and hidden defects can lead to costly callbacks. Our latest guide compares domestic grading standards with the risks of imports:

HPVA Grading vs. Imports: Domestic veneer follows strict guidelines from the Hardwood Plywood & Veneer Association, ensuring knot sizes, color consistency, and sequencing. Budget imports often come as unpredictable, mixed-grade collections.

Risks of Thin Cuts & Moisture: Many overseas mills cut wood to unstable thicknesses (1/50 or 1/60 inch), causing glue bleed-through, hairline fractures, and split surfaces due to poor drying.

Core Delamination & Voids: Cheap imports frequently use brittle adhesives and low-quality cores with internal voids, leading to bubbling and delamination under HVAC changes.

Explore our complete guide to protect your shop’s reputation and avoid hidden costs from cheap imports!

🔗 Read the full post here: https://oakwoodveneer.com/wood-veneer-blog.html/domestic-vs-imported-wood-veneer-understanding-grading-standards-and-quality-risks/

Cheap import veneer can sink your shop's bottom line. Learn the critical differences between domestic grading standards and imported quality risks.

10/28/2026

Did you know a household iron can effectively apply veneer? 🛠️ This method yields professional-looking results!

Here’s how:

😀 Spread a thin layer of adhesive on the veneer and let it dry until it feels tacky.

😀 If using an aluminum-plate iron, place kraft paper (like a grocery bag) between the iron and veneer to prevent discoloration and adhesive spills.

For more tips, visit www.oakwoodveneer.com! 🔗

10/28/2026

Nothing beats seeing a customer bring a custom build to life. Gregory put together these stunning custom speakers using our veneer, MDF, and the glue-and-iron method, finished off with a clean coat of OSMO natural.

When your materials show up well-packaged with grain ready for final sanding, it makes all the difference in the shop.

Got a custom project on the bench? Call our team at 800-426-6018 or visit our site to find the right sheets for your next build.

10/27/2026

Working with complex burls requires advanced matching techniques to prevent chaotic grain patterns. Our latest technical guide explains how to master book-matching and four-way matching for stunning architectural focal points:

Baseline Book-Match: Flipping consecutive sheets face-to-face creates a symmetrical mirror effect, though opposing wood fibers can cause a dramatic "barber-pole" light reflection shift under topcoats.

Four-Way Reverse Match: Combining four consecutive sheets—book-matching them horizontally and end-matching them vertically—forces complex grain clusters to burst outward from a central focal point.

Balance Matching Layouts: Dividing panel widths into uniform leaves (such as multiple equal sections) ensures mirrored symmetry repeats at intentional intervals without trimming away exterior character.

Read the full guide to transform wild burl flitches into architectural masterpieces!

🔗 Read the full post here: https://oakwoodveneer.com/wood-veneer-blog.html/the-art-of-the-sequence-how-to-bookmatch-and-endmatch-complex-burls/

Master advanced wood matching. Learn how to navigate the tight dimensional layouts of burl flitches using four-way and balance-matched sequences.

10/23/2026

Before you even touch your adhesive, you need to look at what's underneath 🪵👇

We teamed up with to break down a crucial veneering step that many makers overlook: substrate selection. Not all cores are created equal when it comes to getting a perfectly flat, professional-grade finish!

Here is Ethan’s breakdown of how they rank for stability:
✅ MDF (Medium Density Fiberboard): The absolute most stable choice for a glass-smooth look.
✅ Industrial Particleboard: Excellent stability and flatness.
✅ Veneer-Core Plywood: A strong, reliable runner-up.
❌ Solid Hardwood: The least stable choice—avoid using solid wood as a substrate if you want to prevent warping or telegraphing!

Ethan also shares exactly what surface imperfections to watch out for (like unfilled holes, old paint, scratches, or dirt) before you start gluing. 🛑

🔗 Link in bio to watch more expert tips and shop premium veneer sheets!

10/22/2026

Spraying a high-performance topcoat only to see blisters form on your veneer can be frustrating. "Hot" solvents can re-liquefy adhesives, trapping gases beneath the surface.

Our technical guide explains how wood stains and topcoats interact with backer adhesives to prevent finish disasters:

🔹 **The Solvent Culprit:** Traditional rubber-based contact cements are sensitive to fast-evaporating solvents like nitrocellulose lacquer, which can act as paint st*****rs if they reach the glue line.

🔹 **Finishing Rules by Glue:** Use light dust coats with solvent-based contact cement or choose water-based topcoats to avoid melting rubber adhesives.

🔹 **Structural Backing Choices:** For heavy finishes, upgrade from a standard 10-mil paper backer to 22.2 Mil BFV (Bubble Free Veneer) or Phenolic backing to block chemicals from reaching the adhesive.

Master chemical compatibility and prevent finish room issues on your next project!

🔗 Read the full post here: https://oakwoodveneer.com/wood-veneer-blog.html/avoiding-wood-veneer-sheet-finishing-disasters-how-different-wood-stains-and-topcoats-react-with-backer-adhesives/

Don't let your finish ruin your glue line. Learn how hot solvent topcoats, lacquers, and stains chemically react with veneer adhesives and how to avoid bubbles.

10/21/2026

Transform your thrift store find into a unique work of art! ♻️✨

We visited a thrift shop and discovered a piece needing attention. Our Oakwood Veneer was perfect for a stunning makeover.

Join us on our journey:

🛠️ Prep & Clean: Tidied up the item and stripped the old finish.

🪵 Repairing Damage: Used veneer to cover a gouge, showing how to position, trim, and secure it for flawless restoration.

🏁 Finishing Touch: Trimmed edges and applied pressure, revealing a fantastic piece.

Got questions about using veneer for upcycling? Reach out or visit www.oakwoodveneer.com. 🔗

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