Wood veneer is a special type of wallcovering that is made by using wafer-thin sheets of wood bonded to a strong underlayer. Veneering is a longstanding art form dating back to Ancient Egypt. Our modern veneering methods enable us to get about 300 percent more wood from each log, making it an environmentally friendly alternative to more conventional wood products. Reconstituted veneer is a special type of veneer that is created using real wood from renewable sources to simulate rare or exotic wood species. It is an excellent eco-friendly alternative for many customers.
How Recon Wood is Crafted
To create a recon veneer wallcovering, the wood undergoes a variety of processes. First, logs are carefully chosen using plentiful hardwood species. The wood is sliced and processed before being bonded and stained to create a new “log” that can be sliced into veneer, which is then bonded to a secure substrate. The process can be repeated as often as needed to create similar or nearly identical panels or repeating patterns. It is then finished much like conventional hardwood veneers to protect from water or chemical damage and impacts. Because each log is made with natural wood, the grain, color, and finished appearance can vary slightly from piece to piece and from batch to batch. However, the grain pattern tends to be more consistent than that of other wood species.
Much like more conventional veneers, recons are made from real wood with the same look, feel, and function you expect and desire. However, it offers an environmentally friendly and responsible alternative to rare or exotic species and can be made free from natural defects, offering you both consistency and beauty.