It’s been a busy summer at Read Veneers. Aside from producing numerous white American oak veneered panelsfor a range of uses in commercial and domestic settings, we’ve also been working on reproducing a selection of ALPI engineered veneered panels for an executive apart-hotel in London.
Wood veneers go through fashionable stages just like any interior design craze. Right now we’re seeing great demand for American oak, in a quarter cut finish.
Working in a veneering factory we are at the sharp end – the dusty end if you like – of the interior design business. Whilst there’s nothing glossy about the work we do, it’s actually incredibly important in achieving those amazing, eye-catching finishes that adorn stunning public buildings, popular entertainment venues, hotels and fine homes.
In the midst of the Brentwood countryside, not far from West Horndon station, you’ll find a sizeable converted barn. In this barn you’ll find an extensive workshop: it’s the home of Read Veneers, and the extent of the machinery and operation often come as quite a surprise to those who visit.
Quality wood veneers are expertly cut from a variety of species of trees to achieve different grains, effects, colours and contrasts. We use an array of species to create our high quality wood veneers so that we can offer something to suit every taste and application.
Read Veneers has recently produced an impressive collection of reproduction furniture complete with stunning marquetry for a leading furniture maker. The impressive furniture was crafted by a team of specialist furniture makers and Read Veneers completed the final finishing touches with unique, custom made veneers and marquetry.
There is more to cutting a wood veneer than initially meets the eye. It is, without a doubt, an art form that has been perfected by expert craftspeople to bring out the very best of the grain and texture of wood. A range of cutting techniques can be used that result in unique architectural veneered panels that are suitable for both commercial and domestic settings.
The way veneers are positioned together can make a huge difference to the finished product. The overall look of the veneered product, whether a door, a piece of furniture or an entire kitchen, determines the technique that’s used. In general, to create a veneer with a first-class finish, a great deal of attention must be paid to the grain of the wood, the patterns of the natural material and the flow of the natural lines.
Read Veneers is proud to announce that they have recently become Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC) certified. For Read Veneers, certification from the FSC® is confirmation of a commitment to sourcing wood from responsibly managed forests throughout the world and a stand against deforestation.
Wood veneering is a common practice in furniture and fixture making. Many items of furniture, flooring, doors and kitchen units in homes and workplaces are veneered and often it’s done to such a high standard that it is difficult to know which are veneered and which are solid wood.
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.
