Veneer — Glossary entry
Category: Glossary entry
Thin timber face layer on a carrier material as an alternative to solid wood.
Veneer is a thin sheet of timber (0.3–6 mm) glued onto a carrier material such as plywood or MDF. Veneered stair treads are less expensive than solid-wood treads but offer a genuine timber surface. The disadvantage: if damaged, the thin face layer cannot be sanded and refinished as is possible with solid wood. Veneer is therefore better suited for lightly used staircases.
Related terms
Related terms: Wreath Piece, Stringers, Glued Laminated Timber (Glulam Tread), Solid Wood Tread (Step Board), Renovation Tread.