DuraBack Veneer
DuraBack™ is FormWood’s highest-performance backed veneer option for applications that need additional stability, durability and moisture resistance. Its thicker construction and internal moisture barrier help stabilize the veneer face, reduce telegraphing from the substrate and support applications using water-based adhesives, water-based finishes or contact adhesives.
Quick Highlights
- Thick, high-performance veneer backer
- Unique 4-ply construction with internal moisture and structure barriers
- Helps hide substrate imperfections and reduce telegraphing
- Water-resistant backing supports water-based adhesive use
- Highly flexible compared with traditional laminate-backed veneer
- Can accept pre-finishing prior to lamination
- Damage-resistant and dimensionally stable
Why Choose FormWood DuraBack Veneer?
High-performance construction
DuraBack™ uses additional layers within the layup to help stabilize the veneer and improve handling.
Better support for water-based systems
Its moisture-resistant backer is useful where solvent-based restrictions or project requirements call for water-based adhesives or finishes.
Helps prevent telegraphing
The thicker backer can help reduce the appearance of substrate imperfections through the veneer face.
Product Specs
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Product type: | DuraBack™ hardwood veneer sheet |
| Construction: | Thick multi-layer backed veneer with internal moisture and structure barriers |
| Thickness: | .038-.048 plus or minus .005 |
| Size availability: | 2' x 8', 4' x 8', 4' x 10', 8' x 4', 10' x 4' |
| Machine surface sand: | 150 grit |
| Packaging standard: | 1-5 pcs / 8-10 pcs |
| Typical box size: | 11-3/8" x 11-3/8" x 50" / 13-5/8" x 13-5/8" x 50" |
| Weight per 4' x 8' sheet: | 6.9 lbs |
| Flexibility: | 4-6" bending radius |
| Standard size: | 4' x 8' |
| Maximum size: | 5' x 12' |
| Recommended glue: | Water-based contact, solvent-based contact or urea formaldehyde |
Find the Right Veneer for Your Project
FormWood panels and sheets can be paired with a wide range of wood species, cuts, and grades from our veneer library. Whether you need a standard hardwood, specialty species, or a specific grain and color match, our team can help you find the right veneer for your application.
Frequently Asked Questions
Choose DuraBack™ when the project needs a thicker, higher-performance backer, especially where water-based adhesives, water-based finishes or contact adhesives are being used.
Yes. Its thicker construction can help hide minor substrate imperfections that may otherwise show through thin veneer.
Yes. DuraBack™ is stable enough to accept pre-finishing before lamination to a substrate.
Yes. It is designed to be more flexible than traditional laminate-backed veneer while still providing durability and stability.
Installation Recommendations
Acclimate all veneer before application.
Inspect material for quality, grade, color and grain before lamination.
Use on a clean, dry, smooth substrate free of dust, grease, wax and contaminants.
Maintain ideal application conditions of 70-80°F and approximately 35% relative humidity when possible.
Water-based adhesives are acceptable for DuraBack™. Solvent-based adhesives are also recommended when appropriate.
Use a veneer scraper for hand application to apply maximum even pressure. A J-roller is not recommended.
Allow adhesive to cure for 48 hours before finishing unless your adhesive manufacturer specifies otherwise.
Store in a climate-controlled environment and avoid direct sunlight.
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