Oakwood Veneer Company

Oakwood Veneer Company Oakwood Veneer has over 30,000 wood veneer sheets in stock. From exotic, burl, and domestic veneers Experience the Oakwood difference today!

Oakwood Veneer Company is North America's premier source for high-quality wood veneer sheets and panels. We boast the continent’s largest in-stock selection, featuring over 300 species of domestic, exotic, and rare burl wood veneers. Whether you are a professional woodworker, architect, or DIY enthusiast, our woodworking supply store provides the premium materials you need for cabinetry, furniture

restoration, and architectural projects. Benefit from our industry-leading expert support and fast, same-day shipping on most orders.

Architects love thick wood until the HVAC system starts destroying it. We just published a new breakdown on why 1/42" ve...
09/08/2026

Architects love thick wood until the HVAC system starts destroying it. We just published a new breakdown on why 1/42" veneer beats out 1/8" solid sawn sheets in commercial environments:

🏢 Aggressive Commercial HVAC: Commercial buildings experience violent, rapid shifts in relative humidity over weekends and standard operating cycles.

💥 The Physics of the Pull: A thick 1/8" sawn plank retains the mass and internal tension of a solid board, allowing it to fight the glue line, split, or delaminate when humidity drops.

✨ Stability in 1/42": At roughly 0.023 inches thick, a standard face veneer has virtually no independent pulling power, letting a stable engineered substrate completely control movement without splitting or popping.

Don't let rigid thickness specs cause costly callbacks on your next commercial project. Check out the full blog post to learn how to spec for long-term stability!

🔗 Read the full post here: https://oakwoodveneer.com/wood-veneer-blog.html/architectural-specifications-why-1-42-thick-veneer-outperforms-1-8-solid-sawn-sheets-in-commercial-air-environments

09/08/2026

Can you sand wood veneer? Yes, you can! Veneer is just regular natural wood—just a very thin board. 🪵 Whether you prefer using a sanding block with medium-to-high grit paper or a random orbital sander (keeping it flat and steady), it’s totally doable without worrying about sanding through.

Best of all, every sheet from us is pre-sanded and ready to go right out of the box. Check out our collection at www.oakwoodveneer.com!

09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day! 🎉 Today, we celebrate the hard work and achievements of all employees, and please note that our office and shop are closed today as our team enjoys the holiday. Whether you're relaxing with family or engaging in community activities, let's appreciate every role. Enjoy the day off! 💪✨

09/04/2026

You don’t need a fancy workbench setup to get a flawless, bubble-free veneer bond. In fact, one of our favorite scraping tools might just be a stray piece of scrap wood lying around your shop! 🪵🔨

In this quick tip, we show how a simple, 16-inch piece of a 2x4—with a slightly radiused edge so it won’t mar your wood—works beautifully to apply maximum pressure from the center out.

Sometimes the best tool for the job is the one you make yourself.

💬 Let’s hear your shop secrets:
Do you have a favorite cheap, accidental, or completely DIY tool you use for smoothing down veneer? Drop your best shop hacks in the comments below! 👇 Shop online www.oakwoodveneer.com

Bidding on commercial millwork without dialing in your material takeoff is an easy way to take a financial bath. We just...
09/03/2026

Bidding on commercial millwork without dialing in your material takeoff is an easy way to take a financial bath. We just published a new guide breaking down how to estimate square footage and protect your margins:

🪵 Net vs. Gross Takeoffs: Always account for the balancing sheet factor (doubling your core area for backer sheets to prevent warping) and a 1/2" to 1" trimming margin on all sides.

📈 Species-Specific Waste: Skip the generic waste factors. Standard domestic running matches sit safely around 15% to 20% waste, but exotics jump to 30% to 40%, and burls demand 40% to 50% due to natural voids and defects.

📐 Tracking Sequence Drops: When sequence matching, a leftover 1-foot drop from a 10-foot sheet can't just be spliced into the middle of a wall, meaning un-sequenced drops must be factored in as material waste.

Stop guessing your yield on big commercial bids. Check out the full guide on the blog to protect your bottom line!

🔗 Read the full post here: https://oakwoodveneer.com/wood-veneer-blog.html/bidding-to-win-how-to-estimate-wood-veneer-square-footage-and-waste-for-commercial-millwork-bids/

09/03/2026

Wood veneer isn't just for wood! 🌟 You can apply it to a variety of flat, smooth surfaces like plastic, glass, stone, and man-made wood.

The secret to a strong bond lies in choosing the right backer for your project. Wood backing runs the grain in the opposite direction, acting like miniature plywood for added stability—perfect when using contact cement. On the other hand, phenolic backing provides a rigid, high-strength layer while still being flexible enough for demanding surfaces.

Ready to start your next project? Explore our full inventory and find the perfect backer at www.oakwoodveneer.com!

09/02/2026

Say goodbye to dry spots and peeling edges! 🚫 Woodworking projects deserve a professional finish that lasts, and it all comes down to one crucial step: 100% adhesive coverage.

In our latest guide, we break down exactly how to apply adhesive to both your veneer sheet and the substrate to ensure a flawless bond every single time. 🛠️ Whether you’re a seasoned pro or tackling your first refacing project, this step is non-negotiable for achieving that perfect, glass-smooth result.

Watch the full walkthrough now and level up your adhesion technique! 🪵👇

Boardroom specs causing headaches? 🧱 If you're bidding on high-end commercial projects, mixing up Sequence Matching and ...
09/01/2026

Boardroom specs causing headaches?

🧱 If you're bidding on high-end commercial projects, mixing up Sequence Matching and Blueprint Matching can completely blow your margins and land you with a pile of rejected panels.

We just dropped a brand-new guide breaking down the differences between these two methods, what they mean for your waste factor, and how to protect your workflow in the press room:

📏Sequence Matching: The bread and butter of architectural woodwork where consecutive sheets keep a continuous, running match with a predictable 15% to 20% waste factor.

📐Blueprint Matching: The zero-tolerance masterpiece where every sheet is custom-clipped to an exact architectural coordinate, often driving waste up to 40% or 50%.

Before you submit your next commercial submittal or bid on a luxury hotel lobby, check out the full breakdown on the blog!

🔗 Read the full post here: https://oakwoodveneer.com/wood-veneer-blog.html/blueprint-matching-vs-sequence-matching-the-highstakes-game-of-boardroom-specs/

09/01/2026

While a vacuum press or a hot or cold press utilizing white or yellow PVA glue is the preferred professional method for applying backed wood veneer, contact cement remains a highly accessible option for standard shop applications. Regardless of your adhesive choice, avoiding wood movement and structural cracks comes down to proper acclimation. Because veneer sheets arrive tightly rolled in shipping boxes, always unroll them, lay them completely flat with a board on top, and let them rest in your shop's environment for at least forty-eight hours before installation. This simple protocol prevents rapid moisture contractions or expansions from compromising your finished panels.

How long do you typically let your veneer sheets acclimate before pressing? Let us know below!

Shop online: www.oakwoodveneer.com

Feedback like this is what keeps our team going!From great communication and fast delivery to fantastic final products, ...
08/31/2026

Feedback like this is what keeps our team going!

From great communication and fast delivery to fantastic final products, we love helping builders bring stunning custom pieces like this cabinetry to life.

Thank you for trusting us with your project, Scott! 🪵✨

Shop premium wood veneer sheets online 24/7 at www.oakwoodveneer.com

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