What is the Difference Between Wood Grain Paper And Veneer?

As a Decorative Paper Manufacturer, share it with you. For the surface decoration of home furniture, some people will choose wood grain paper, but some people will choose wood veneer. What is the difference between the two? Let’s understand:

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What is wood grain paper?

Wood grain paper is a kind of surface decoration paper, and its raw material is generally wood pulp kraft paper, which has higher strength. Mainly used for exterior decoration or trimming of furniture, speakers and other household office supplies.

Other uses include: plastic packaging, cigarette and alcohol packaging, plastic wall calendars, decorative paintings, etc.

The pattern is printed imitating the tree pattern, the thickness is generally 0.5~1.0mm, and the surface is smooth and shiny.

What is veneer?

The veneer and veneer decoration industry started in the 1950s, and after half a century of development, it has acquired a considerable scale. Especially in the past two decades, with the rapid growth of my country's furniture manufacturing and decoration industry, its development has advanced by leaps and bounds, and a large number of industry experts have emerged. The veneer substrate is generally a precious tree species with beautiful patterns and excellent texture, and the production requires a large diameter, which often limits its development.

The difference between wood grain paper and veneer:

1. Wood grain paper, also called polystyrene paper, is a kind of surface decoration paper, which is mostly used for the surface treatment of the board. After the board is attached, it still needs to be painted. The veneer is a semi-natural decoration material.

2. The pattern on the wood grain paper is printed; the pattern on the veneer is the pattern of the high-quality wood itself.

3. The thickness of wood grain paper is generally 0.5~1.0mm; the thickness of veneer is generally 1.0mm~2.0mm.

4. Wood grain paper can be used for the surface layer or trimming of decoration, furniture, etc. according to the material; veneer is mainly used for the surface layer in high-end decoration.

5. Wood grain paper is generally cheap; most veneers are more expensive.

6. There are many domestic products of wood grain paper; most of the precious tree species in veneer can only be imported.

Both wood grain paper and veneer can be used in the decoration of the furniture surface, but there are certain differences between wood grain paper and veneer in terms of material, specification, thickness, price, etc. You can choose according to your actual situation Just fine. The difference between wood grain paper and veneer is shared with you here. For more information, please continue to pay attention to learning decoration.

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