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      Sycamore Veneered Plywood & Sycamore Faced MDF

      Sycamore Veneered Plywood

      Minimum order of 10 sheets

      Sycamore Veneer - Crown Cut

      Sycamore Veneer - Quarter Cut

      Photos show 8ft x 4ft raw, unfinished veneers.

      Once finished with lacquer, the colour would be richer and display a higher contrast between light and dark colours.

      Example grain pattern only - all veneers are unique.

      Photos show 8ft x 4ft raw, unfinished veneers.

      Once finished with lacquer, the colour would be richer and display a higher contrast between light and dark colours.

      Example grain pattern only - all veneers are unique.

      Face Grades

      Panel Sizes

      Standard size is 2440 x 1220

      Also available 3050 x 1250


      Panels can be trimmed or cut to any size required

      (minimum volumes apply)

      Panel Thickness

      Book & Turn Matching

      Slip & Turn Matching

      Quarter Matching

      Random Matching

      Controlled Random Matching

      Mismatching

      As book matching, but alternate leaves are turned so the grain is in the opposite direction

      As slip matching, but alternate leaves are turned so the grain is in the opposite direction.

      Four veneer strips are book matched from side to side and top to bottom. Used for creating larger veneer panels.

      Mixes veneers not necessarily from the same log, with some turned to create a random effect on the grain pattern. Expect shades to vary between the strips and grains to flow in different directions.

      As random matching, but carefully selected so different shades and grain direction are more harmonised.

      A planking effect is deliberately created by using veneers from different logs. More consistent in colour and grain flow than random matching.

      There are various cutting methods that result in different appearances

      Crown Cut


      The log is first cut in half then sliced straight across the growth rings


      Characteristic elliptical rings known as cathedrals are present in the centre with straighter grain at each edge

      Quarter Cut


      The log is first quarter cut then each flitch is straight sliced at right angles to the growth rings.


      A straight, uniform and linear grain is produced

      Rift Cut


      The log is quarter cut then lathe mounted. Curved slices are peeled slightly across the rings. This accentuates the vertical grain.


      Popular in Oak veneer as this enhances the medullary rays.

      SPP Veneered Plywood - Crown Cut Log Veneer Diagram
      SPP Veneered Plywood - Crown Cut Veneer Diagram
      SPP Veneered Plywood - Quarter Cut Log Veneer Diagram
      SPP Veneered Plywood - Quarter Cut example
      SPP Veneered Plywood - Rift Cut Log Veneer Diagram
      SPP Veneered Plywood - Rift Cut Veneer Diagram

      Appearance

      Uniformity

      Each veneer layon will show variation in grain pattern and colour tone.

      Also present will be other natural characteristics inherent in real wood.


      To mitigate this natural variation, we can offer

      Option 1: Sequential matching - each panel is laid from a single log.

      Option 2: Project matching - a labour-intensive service where layons are sorted through to find similar profiles.


      Contact us to discuss your requirements

      Veneer Thickness

      By default, veneers are peeled 0.5mm to 0.6mm thick

      Up to 1.5mm thickness is available for some species

      Veneer Matching

      Unless otherwise specified...

      Crown cut layons will be supplied book matched

      Quarter cut layons will be supplied slip matched

      Other matching options are available

      contact us to discuss your requirements

      Book Matched Veneer

      Slip Matched Veneer

      Book Matched Veneer on Plywood Diagram
      Slip Matched Veneer on Plywood Diagram

      Veneers are opened like a book and joined

      producing a symmetrical mirrored effect

      Consecutive veneers are joined

      without turning over the leaves

      creating a repeating pattern

      Every panel requires both sides to be veneered and the grade to be specified


      If the reverse is not intended to be seen, then a low grade random veneer will be applied

      This is referred to as a "balancer" or "balancing veneer" and helps to equalise the panel tension and improve dimensional stability

      We specialise in veneered plywood panels and also offer MDF

      Panel Core

      Long-grain or cross-grain available on most veneers

      Veneer Selection

      Made to Order

      Crown Cut or Quarter Cut

      One Side or Two Sides

      Choice of Core Material

      4mm to 50mm Thick

      Full size 8x4 panel

      Full size 8x4 panel

      A Grade

      B Grade

      Balancer

      • Top grade for high end decorative use
      • This would be the front facing side
      • A lower grade veneer
      • Usually the same species as the face
      • Occasionally seen - i.e. inside of cupboards
      • Low grade veneer of a random species
      • Species can vary within the same manufacture run
      • Never intended to be seen

      Natural

      Select

      Sequenced

      Varied & irregular with greater colour variation

      A shorter series of similar faces

      Our standard quality

      Good structure with small variation in colour

      Generally attractive appearance

      Premium quality

      Similar consistency of colour and structure

      A minimum of 8 boards from the same log

      Plywood MDF
      4mm 4mm
      6mm 6mm
      9mm 9mm
      12mm 12mm
      15mm 15mm
      18mm 18mm
      21mm 22mm
      24mm 25mm
      27mm 30mm
      30mm 36mm
      35mm 38mm
      40mm 40mm
      45mm
      50mm
      60mm

      Once veneered, the finished panel will be 1mm thicker

      Some items would be special order in full packs only

      Fire Retardant Veneered Panels

      Matching Edge Band

      Our Other Veneers

      Real wood edge strips to match the veneer species

      1mm or 2mm thickness

      Available in plywood or MDF

      Fire rated veneered plywood or MDF

      with a maintaining lacquer

      Fire Rated Veneered Plywood

      Lacquering / Varnishing

      An optional extra

      UV lacquer in matt / satin / gloss

      Commercial projects only

      We deliver throughout the UK

      Request a Quote

      or contact us

      01992 410333

      panels@spp.co.uk

    • Cherry Veneered Plywood
    • Sapele Veneered Plywood
    • Sapele Veneered Plywood
    • Walnut Veneered Plywood
    • Black Ice Tree EV Veneered Plywood

      • Sycamore

      Veneered

      Plywood

      Minimum order of 10 sheets

      Request a Quote

      Sycamore

      Crown Cut

      Photos show 8ft x 4ft raw, unfinished veneers.


      Once finished with lacquer, the colour would be darker, richer and display a higher contrast between

      light and dark colours.


      Example grain pattern only - all veneers are unique.

      Photos show 8ft x 4ft raw, unfinished veneers.


      Once finished with lacquer, the colour would be darker, richer and display a higher contrast between

      light and dark colours.


      Example grain pattern only - all veneers are unique.

      Close Detail Images

      Close Detail Images

      Sycamore

      Quarter Cut

      Made to Order


      Crown Cut

      or

      Quarter Cut


      One Side or Two Sides


      Choice of Core Material


      4mm to 50mm Thick

      Full size 8x4 panels

      Maple Veneer on Plywood - Quarter Cut
      Fire Rated Veneered Plywood

      Face Grades

      Panel Sizes

      Panel Core

      We specialise in veneered plywood panels but also offer MDF core

      For More Details

      Standard size is 2440 x 1220

      Also available 3050 x 1250


      Panels can be trimmed

      or cut to any size required

      (minimum volumes apply)

      Panel Thickness

      Every panel requires both sides to be veneered and the grade to be specified


      If the reverse is not intended to be seen, then a low grade random veneer will be applied


      This is referred to as a "balancer" or "balancing veneer" and helps to equalise the panel tension and improve dimensional stability

      Long-grain or cross-grain available

      on most veneers

      Veneer Selection

      A Grade

      B Grade

      Balancer

      Top grade for high end decorative use

      

      This would be the front facing side

      A lower grade veneer


      Usually the same species as the face


      Occasionally seen

      i.e. inside of cupboards

      Low grade veneer of a random species


      Species can vary within

      the same manufacture run


      Never intended to be seen

      Natural

      Select

      Sequenced

      Varied & irregular

      

      Greater colour variation


      A shorter series of similar faces

      Our standard quality


      Good structure

      with small variation in colour


      Generally attractive appearance

      Premium quality


      Similar consistency of colour and structure


      A minimum of 8 boards

      from the same log

      Plywood MDF
      4mm 4mm
      6mm 6mm
      9mm 9mm
      12mm 12mm
      15mm 15mm
      18mm 18mm
      21mm 22mm
      24mm 25mm
      27mm 30mm
      30mm 36mm
      35mm 38mm
      40mm 40mm
      45mm
      50mm
      60mm

      Once veneered, the finished panel will be 1mm thicker


      Some items would be special order in full packs only

      Fire Retardant Veneered Panels

      Matching

      Edge Band

      Real wood edge strips to match the veneer species


      1mm or 2mm thickness

      Available in plywood or MDF


      Fire rated veneered plywood

      Fire rated veneered MDF


      with a maintaining lacquer

      Lacquering

      & Varnishing

      An optional extra

      UV lacquer

      matt / satin / gloss


      Commercial projects only

      Our Other

      Veneers

      We deliver UK-wide

      Request a Quote

      or contact us

      01992 410333

      panels@spp.co.uk

    • Cherry Veneered Plywood
    • Sapele Veneered Plywood
    • Sapele Veneered Plywood
    • Walnut Veneered Plywood
    • Lebanon Cedar veneered plywood & MDF
    • Grey Elm veneers on Plywood or MDF
    • Red Elm veneers on Plywood or MDF
    • Rosewood veneered panels in plywood or MDF
    • EV Rosewood engineered veneers on plywood or MDF
    • Smoked Larch dark brown veneer plywood or MDF sheets
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