Rotary-peeled veneer is produced by rotating a log against a blade, which essentially unrolls the wood like a paper towel. This creates a very wide, often flat-grained appearance that can look more like plywood than natural floorboard grain. It is a cost-effective method used in many lower-end engineered products but may not offer the aesthetic depth that hardwood enthusiasts prefer. Sliced veneer is created by slicing the log into thinner sheets, which keeps the grain pattern more consistent with the way a board would look if cut traditionally. Sawn veneer, however, is the gold standard for high-end engineered flooring. The wood is literally sawn into sheets, preserving the natural vertical or cathedral grain patterns exactly as seen in solid planks. Sawn veneers are also significantly more stable and provide superior refinishing potential, as the wood fibers are not stretched or stressed during the manufacturing process as they are with peeling or slicing methods.
Key considerations
- rotary vs sawn veneer
- how wood veneer is made
- hardwood grain types
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