2-Ply Wood Backed Veneer
FormWood 2-ply wood backed veneer uses a perpendicular face-to-back construction with a thin acrylic membrane that helps protect against bubbling, glue seepage and telegraphing. The all-wood construction avoids the dark edge lines associated with phenolic or foil-backed products, while the crossband layup provides dimensional stability for flat surfaces and moderate curves.
Quick Highlights
- Wood backed construction with perpendicular face and back grain
- Thin acrylic membrane helps reduce bubbling, glue seepage and telegraphing
- No phenolic or foil backer edge lines
- Pre-sanded and tenderized
- Dimensionally stable for flat and curved applications
- Stocked in basic species with exotic and special order species available
- Average flexibility of approximately 5″, varies by species
Why Choose FormWood 2-Ply Wood Backed Veneer?
Clean edge appearance
The wood backer avoids the black line often associated with phenolic and foil-backed veneer.
Stable crossband construction
The perpendicular face-to-back layup helps support dimensional stability in multiple application types.
Quality materials
FormWood uses high-quality glue film and veneer construction to support consistent performance.
Product Specs
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Product type: | 2-ply hardwood veneer sheet |
| Construction: | Perpendicular face-to-back wood construction with thin acrylic membrane |
| Thickness: | .032-.035 plus or minus .005 |
| Size availability: | 2' x 8', 4' x 8', 4' x 10', 8' x 4' crossgrain, 10' x 4' crossgrain, 5' x 8', 5' x 10', 8' x 5' crossgrain and 10' x 5' crossgrain |
| Machine surface sand: | 150 grit |
| Packaging standard: | 1-5 pcs / 6-10 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: | 3.94 lbs |
| Flexibility: | Average 5" bending radius, varies with species |
| Standard size: | 4' x 8' |
| Maximum size: | 5' x 10' |
| Recommended glue: | Solvent-based contact adhesive for flexible glue line |
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
2-ply veneer is a wood-backed veneer sheet made with a face veneer and a wood backer laminated together for improved handling and stability.
2-ply uses a wood backer instead of paper, adding stability and helping reduce telegraphing in certain applications.
No. Because it does not use a phenolic or foil backer, it avoids the dark edge line associated with those materials.
Yes. It can bend on moderate curves in the horizontal or vertical direction. Flexibility varies by species and application.
Installation Recommendations
Acclimate material before fabrication or installation.
Inspect all veneer for quality, grade, color and grain satisfaction before cutting, laminating or finishing.
Apply to a clean, dry, smooth substrate that is free of dust, grease, wax and other contaminants.
Maintain ideal application conditions of 70-80°F and approximately 35% relative humidity when possible.
Use the adhesive recommended for the specific backer and application.
For hand application, use a veneer scraper to apply firm, even pressure. A J-roller is not recommended.
Allow adhesive to cure for 48 hours before finishing unless your adhesive manufacturer specifies otherwise.
Store veneer in a climate-controlled environment and avoid direct sunlight.
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