Rosewood

Rosewood, Santos (Plain Sliced)

Bookmatched, Running match

origin: Widely throughout tropical America; abundant in Southeastern Brazil
scientific name: Macherium schleroxilon
description: Also known as Pau Ferro, Jacaranda and Palissander particularly in the U.S. market. Heartwood is brown to yellowish to violet brown with dark line markings of the Rosewood impression. Logs of carefully selected character are most applicable to fine custom woodwork

Backers:

Paper
Paper Backed veneers are real wood veneer permanently bonded to a paper backing.  The backing is usually 10 mil thick or about 1/64" non removable paper.

Tech³ (WOW- wood on wood)
For applications that require both dimensional stability and flexibility, no other veneer can match Tech³ from Veneer Tech. That's because our premium 2-ply sheet is manufactured with a select grade face veneer cross-linked bonded to a whole piece cross grain backer. This combination creates a thick, solid veneer with a natural looking edge. 

Tek-Bak
Veneer that has benn bonded to a poly backer similiar to phenolic but thinner and more flexable. Tek-bak veneers prefinish as well as phenolic back and with a lower cost.

Phenolic
Veneer that has been bonded to a phenolic backer which gives a ridgid solid substrate for finishing and gluing.  Phenolic backers contour more smoothly around curves and are ideal for irregular or bump surfaces.  Applications is similare to plastic laminates.

PSA
Pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA) veneer is a type of paperbacked veneer that is a simple and easy alternative for applying veneer without the need for a liquid adhesive. Utilizing 3M™ adhesives, PSA veneer provides a permanent bond to any smooth substrate that is dry and free of dust and contaminants. PSA-backed veneer is the perfect choice for cabinet refacing.