Hoop Pine Plywood and Timber Veneers That Provide Unique Character and Warmth to Your Woodwork Proje

Because of the strikingly elegant appearance it provides to the applications where it is used, timber veneer is widely used in a variety of commercial, domestic, and industrial applications. Timber veneer is being used in a wide range of applications, from furniture to decorative interiors, building paneling to yachts and luxury car dashboards. To create structural panels that can be used in place of thicker hardwood timber, high-quality timber veneer of an expensive wood is typically pressed onto a relatively much cheaper engineered wood, such as MDF or particleboard. This way, you can have the look and feel of an expensive or exotic wood while keeping the cost low.

The process of making timber veneer

A mill is where timber veneer is processed. Veneer logs, which account for the top 1% to 2% of all harvested wood logs, are softened in hot water vats. The wood log is prepared for slicing during this process. The long-soaked log of wood is then ready for slicing. Slicing can be done in a variety of ways to create micro-thin slices from the log known as leaves. The timber veneer manufacturer may employ various cut types, such as rotary cut, rift cut, or quarter cut, each of which produces a distinct grain pattern. After drying, the freshly cut veneer leaves are reassembled in bundles so that leaves from the same log are bundled in the same order they were sliced.

Then, standard-sized timber veneer faces such as 4' x 8' or 4' x 10' are created. To make a 4' wide sheet face, multiple leaves are required. This is accomplished by cutting veneer leaves lengthwise and gluing them edge to edge in a specific operation to create 4' wide faces that are backed with other materials such as paper, resin back, or phenolic. The timber veneer sheets are then sanded after going through a flexible operation. The timber veneer is now ready to be used in a variety of woodworking, manufacturing, and do-it-yourself projects.

Providing a cost-efficient alternative to a solid log of wood

Timber veneer is a less expensive alternative to a solid log of wood. Wood veneer cut at 1/40" yields 40 times more decorative surface area from a 1' thick hardwood log. This way, you will not only save money on your woodworking projects, but you will also help save the environment by requiring fewer trees to be cut down.

Hoop pine is a native Australian species found in New South Wales and Queensland. It has a straight grain, is generally whitish or light in colour, and has a fine to very fine texture. Because it is a marine species, hoop pine plywood is well suited to the harsh Australian climate when used properly. When combined with acoustic properties, hoop pine plywood creates a sense of ambience and has become popular in commercial applications.

Different grades of hoop pine plywood

A/C grade

A/C grade hoop pine plywood has a high-quality face and a lower-quality back, resulting in a uniform and consistent surface with a warm appearance that is suitable for clear water-based finishing. A/C grade hoop pine plywood is also appropriate for semi-exposed applications requiring a high-quality aesthetic finish. It is ideal for lining internal walls and ceilings.

B/B grade

The appearance of B/B grade hoop pine plywood is more natural. It's ideal for a liming white finish. When clear staining is applied to it, it retains its filled splits, colour variations, and swirling grain.

A/A grade

A/A grade hoop pine plywood is suitable for kitchen and bathroom cabinetry but not for free-standing cabinetry doors.

Staining and finishing hoop pine plywood

Matilda Veneer's hoop pine plywood is a premium product throughout, with great looks and excellent durability. Matilda Veneer offers finished hoop pine plywood cladding for use in panels, soffits, ceilings, and internal wall linings. When staining or coating hoop pine plywood, only use compatible products. Water-based finishes are recommended for hoop pine plywood applications. Check that oil-based coatings and stains are compatible with hoop pine plywood before using them.

Custom veneers to suit your taste for depth, colour and unique character

Matilda Veneer offers a new generation of engineered hoop pine plywood with warm blonde varied tones, a clean grain, and a smooth texture. Hoop pine plywood and other timber veneer varieties available at Matilda Veneer will make your projects stand out and be admired with proper cutting, matching, and finishing. You can stain and finish your veneer to suit your personal preferences for depth, colour, and character. On request, Matilda Veneer also manufactures custom timber veneer for commercial projects, including sheet size, thickness, perforation, and bond adhesive. Matilda Veneer offers a wide range of timber plywood options, including enhanced veneer, truewood veneer, hoop pine FR panel, birch plywood, Matilda Lite Ply, and more.

If you are looking for trendy or classic decorative wooden surfaces that deliver the highest standards in environmental performance, Matilda Veneer has the right solutions for all your projects.