Edging Options:
Veneered panels with veneer or lumber edges give the appearance of being made from solid lumber, while offering the advantages of a veneer faced panel on an engineered core. Such advantages are We can finish any exposed edges of Premier Grade panel with veneer from the same veneer stock in order to obtain the closest match - this is applied after the panels have been pressed, and is the most cost-effective way of achieving a decorative dedge
Veneer Edging:
We can finish any exposed edges of Premier Grade panel with veneer from the same
veneer stock in order to obtain the closest match - this is applied after the panels
have been pressed, and is the most cost-effective way of achieving a finished edge,
especially if the edge is likely to be on full view, for example if the panels are
being used as shelves in a bookshelf. Alternatively, if you would prefer to edge
the panels yourself, we can supply unglued veneer strips using the same veneer stock,
to ensure a perfect match.
We can also supply Superior & Commercial Grade panels with veneer edges, although this edging would not be from the same veneer stock, so is subject to normal variances in the veneer, and subject to the quantity required making this viable.
NB: While we can supply preglued, iron-on edging for the more common veneers, we do not recommend its use, as customers have experienced some issues in using such products from other suppliers. The difficulties have been due to the glue not being heated enough to achieve good adhesion, causing failure at a later date, or because the iron has been too hot and has scorched the veneer.
Concealed Lipping (Lumber Edging):
Lippings in lumber that has been as closely matched for colour as possible can be
applied before the Premier Grade panels are faced with veneer. This gives the impression
that the panel is made from a solid piece of lumber, while still taking advantage
of the fact that the panels are veneered . The edging will be unseen from the face,
resulting in a more robust finish, and allows you to mould a profile where faces
and edges meet (e.g. chamfer), or to apply a decorative groove along the edge without
risking exposing the core material.
Lippings can also be applied after veneering, using matching lumber or a contrasting specie, in order to achieve a breadboard edge effect.
Standard edging thickness is 6-10mm, although we can supply thicker edging if required, although 30mm is generally the thickest utilised, as anything larger tends bring instability into the performance of the panel due to stresses within the lumber, not to mention the cost-effectiveness being negated.
Mitred Corners:
Lumber edging can be supplied with one or more corners mitred prior to over-veneering.
This further enhances the 'solid lumber' effect, while keeping the advantages over
veneer edging.
The normal manner in which two adjacent edges are lipped is 'long over short' (i.e. short edges applied first with the long edges over them). The alternative arrangement of 'short over long', can be specified if preferred.
