Paper-Backed Veneer
FormWood paper-backed veneer pairs the natural beauty of premium hardwood veneer with a stabilizing paper backer that improves handling and flexibility. Each sheet is tenderized and sanded to FormWood quality standards, making it a practical choice for millwork, cabinetry, furniture, refacing, fixtures and architectural interiors. Multiple paper backer options allow customers to balance flexibility, stability and project needs.
Quick Highlights
- Available with 10 Mil, 20 Mil and 30 Mil paper backing
- Tenderized and sanded for consistent quality
- Helps minimize splitting, grain raise and glue seepage
- Custom matching available to project specifications
- Over 100 wood species and cuts available, including exotics
- Can bend to approximately a 1″ radius, depending on species
- Available in large sheet sizes up to 5′ x 12′
Why Choose FormWood Paper-Backed Veneer?
Versatile backing options
Choose the paper backer thickness that gives your project the right balance of flexibility and stability.
High-quality veneer selection
FormWood offers a wide range of species, cuts and matching options for both standard and custom projects.
Built for demanding applications
Paper-backed veneer is used by architectural millwork houses, cabinet shops, furniture makers and professional woodworkers.
Product Specs
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Product type: | Hardwood veneer sheet with paper backing |
| Backer options: | 10 mil, 20 mil and 30 mil paper backing |
| Size availability: | 4' x 8', 4' x 10', 4' x 12', 5' x 8', 5' x 10', 5' x 12', and select crossgrain sizes. Availability varies by backer thickness and sheet size. *Inquire about other sizes. |
| Machine surface sand: | 150 grit |
| Packaging standard: | 2-10 pcs / 11-15 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: | 3.1 lbs |
| Flexibility: | Approximately 1" bending radius, varies with species |
| Standard size: | 4' x 8' |
| Maximum size: | 5' x 12' |
| Recommended glue: | Solvent-based contact adhesive for flexible glue line; urea formaldehyde cured in a press for rigid 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
Paper-backed veneer is a thin sheet of hardwood veneer laminated to a stabilizing paper backer. The backer makes the veneer easier to handle, cut, laminate and apply.
The paper thickness affects handling, stability and flexibility. Thinner backers are typically more flexible, while thicker backers add more stability.
Yes. Tenderized FormWood paper-backed veneer can bend to approximately a 1″ radius, depending on species.
Paper-backed veneer is typically thinner and more flexible. Wood-backed options such as 2-ply or NBL® add a wood backer for additional stability and surface performance.
Yes. Custom matching of veneer sheets to exact specifications is available.
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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