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English Sycamore
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English Sycamore (Quarter Figured)
Bookmatched, Running match
origin: England
scientific name: Acer pseudoplatanus
description: This wood is called Sycamore in Englad and is reffered to as English Sycamore in the U.S. market place to distinguish it from American Sycamore which is Plane Tree in England. However, "English Sycamore" is a Maple as indicated by the name "Acer" and a false Sycamore as indicated by "Psedo" (false) "platanus" (Sycamore). the fine quality veneer is almost pure white color and sliced flat cut or true quartered. the most desirable English Sycamore veneer for the U.S. market is cross figured or fiddleback figured to greater or lesser extent. It is distinctive because it does not take on the yellowish tint known in American Maple.
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scientific name: Acer pseudoplatanus
description: This wood is called Sycamore in Englad and is reffered to as English Sycamore in the U.S. market place to distinguish it from American Sycamore which is Plane Tree in England. However, "English Sycamore" is a Maple as indicated by the name "Acer" and a false Sycamore as indicated by "Psedo" (false) "platanus" (Sycamore). the fine quality veneer is almost pure white color and sliced flat cut or true quartered. the most desirable English Sycamore veneer for the U.S. market is cross figured or fiddleback figured to greater or lesser extent. It is distinctive because it does not take on the yellowish tint known in American Maple.
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.