VENEER - Raw vs. Paper Backed   back to menu

Catagory:	Sub Catagory:	Raw Veneers:	Backed Veneers:
Availability	Species?	Hundreds of Species - Thousands of figure type Combinations.	Many Species - Several Figure type Combinations.
.	Sizes?	Wide range of sheet sizes Strength = Length. You custom seam for width. Custom Blueprinting.	Standard sheet sizes Strength = Width. Pre- seamed. You have no choice to blueprint.
Customization	Possibilities?	Complete customization to fit the Project. You have Control of seams & placement.	Limited customization. Dependant on how the sheets are seamed.
Durability	General?	Nice thickness, very durable. Better finishing and inlay capabilities. Easy to Refinish. Good choice for most surfaces.	Thin material. Bad choice for flat, horizontal surfaces. Good choice for curved, vertical surfaces. Harder to Refinish.
.	Glue Line?	Best - Wood to Wood Glue joint. Extremly  Durable & thin glueline.	Limited to the inner strength of the backing material. Special edge treatments are a good idea.
Workability	How Easy?	Effort and planning are required. But the results are worth the time. If in doubt, seek a pro...	Relatively Easy to use. Like lining your shelf with shelf paper... Mom can work this.
Material Cost	Initial Costs?	Low to Medium	Expensive to Outrageous
.	Residual Costs?	Less cost, fewer customer returns & re-do's. Less material wastage.	Initial cost high. Waste factor higher. More customer returns.
Labor Cost	Initial Cost?	Requires More time and effort in Labor.	Initial labor cost is Lower.
.	Residual Costs?	Less customer returns Less Labor in re-do's.	More customer returns. More Labor in re-do's.
Equipment Cost	Initial Costs?	Far greater initial costs for industrial applications. Moderate cost on small projects.	Moderate Equipment cost.
.	Residual Costs?	Few extra costs.	If you finally decide to do your veneering professionaly, you will have to invest in the equipment to work raw veneers.