Ebony has a long history dating back to Ancient Egyptian times with the wood being used for the intricate carvings of the tombs of those times. It was also used by the ancient kings of India to make sceptres. It is a highly durable wood and exceptionally attractive, lending itself to high polishing, and beautiful wood veneers.
Oak is known as the king of the forest, and when it comes to natural wood veneers, it surely must hold the same title, with so many choices and stunning finishes to catch the eye.
Following on with our timber spotlight series, we’re taking a look this time at captivating chestnut and elegant elm, both of which make stunningly attractive veneers suitable for high end joinery and cabinetry.
Following on with our timber spotlight series, we’re taking a look this time at the beauty of beech, and the charm of cherry and how these lovely trees both make the perfect natural wood veneers.
Needles and Chat is a knitting group that meets every week in Grays, Essex. But whilst it’s fun to knit and chat, the group does a lot more than that: many of their woollen creations are destined for good causes.
Following on with our timber spotlight series, this time around we are taking a look into the versatility of ash and birch as natural wood veneers. And how beautiful they are!
We thought it would be interesting to take a look at the different trees and their many veneers, starting with two much admired favourites: mahogany and maple.
Seeing as ‘that’ TV advert has not gone away, we’re having another go at dispelling the myths that have got themselves attached to wood veneers over the years.
For those who are interested to learn the differences between natural wood veneers and their man-made counterparts, we thought it might be beneficial to set out the main differences between the two.
Have you ever wondered why certain trees are used in furniture making and others are not? Why some make great veneers and others don’t? Read on to find out!
Read Veneers Ltd is a family run company based in Essex and operating nationwide.
We have obtained Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC® C109654) certification which means that we adhere to the organisation's standards governing the promotion of responsible forest management across the world.
