The Differences Between Wood Veneer and Solid Wood Furniture
Frequently when people are out searching for furniture, they are unable to differentiate between wood veneer and solid wood. In most cases, most mistakenly assume that veneered furniture is inferior to or cheaper than solid wood. On the contrary, many veneers are often used for high-end furniture and can be more costly than solid wood.
Veneering was an ancient art that has been dated back to the Egyptian times, and it was used on their furniture and sarcophagi. In woodworking, veneer refers to fine slices of wood glued and pressed onto core panels that can be used for various purposes, such as doors, tops, and side panels for cabinets, wood flooring, and much more.
A veneer is created either by peeling the trunk of a tree or slicing large rectangular blocks of wood. The appearanc...
