Discover the warm, inviting character of Red Birch, a versatile wood species prized for its rich color and excellent workability in both veneer and plywood applications.
Flat Cut Red Birch Veneer
Red Birch, also known as Hard or American Birch, offers a medium color profile ideal for a range of design aesthetics. This species (Scientific Name: Betula alleghaniensis, Family: Betulaceae) is sourced from Canada and the USA. This particular veneer showcases the darker heartwood portion of the Yellow Birch tree, which presents a distinctive reddish-brown hue. It features a desirable straight grain, a fine and uniform texture, and the beautiful cathedral patterns characteristic of flat-cut wood. While the sapwood is a creamy white, the heartwood offers a pale brown, often tinged with pink, creating visual interest. Available cut options include rotary (whole piece or with seams), flat cut, quarter sliced, and figured flat cut, such as ice or flame Birch.
This veneer glues, stains, and polishes exceptionally well, making it a reliable choice for woodworkers and manufacturers. It is often compared to rotary-, flat-cut-, and quartered Maple, but it possesses a rougher and more solid texture. Its versatility lends itself to numerous applications, including:
- Furniture and cabinetry
- Architectural panels
- Courthouses and libraries
- Musical instruments
- Office interiors
- Retail and store fixtures
- RV interiors and interior doors
- Antique restoration
- Hotel and elevator lobbies
Flat Cut Red Birch Plywood
Flat Cut Red Birch Plywood combines the beauty of this species with the stability of an engineered panel. These panels feature a face veneer of Red Birch, highlighting the warm, reddish-brown heartwood and its pronounced cathedral grain. Available in various grades and matching options like book match or slip match, the panels can be specified to meet precise aesthetic requirements. Core options typically include veneer core, medium-density fiberboard (MDF), or particleboard, providing solutions for different structural and budget needs.
This plywood is an excellent choice for projects ranging from rustic to contemporary. The stable substrate ensures predictable performance during fabrication, and its surface accepts stains and finishes evenly. Its strong workability makes it a preferred material for high-quality casework, architectural wall paneling, doors, and commercial fixtures. Sourced from the Northern United States and Canada, Red Birch plywood delivers consistent quality and a timeless look.
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