Sawn Mulberry Veneer

Sawn mulberry veneer: grades, sizes, and features of use

Sawn mulberry veneer or lamella is a thin slice of wood that retains all the physical and aesthetic properties of solid wood. Facing material is dispatched from 1 pack. We supply wholesale orders. Remote selection is available. Lamellas can be purchased for collection from our warehouse in Kyiv. Delivery across Ukraine via carrier companies.

The sheets are produced using a sawing technology that prevents internal microcracks and preserves maximum structural strength. Sawn mulberry lamella belongs to the category of valuable materials used in the production of exclusive furniture, marquetry (inlay), and decorative interior finishes.

Using sawn mulberry veneer instead of solid boards provides a number of advantages for joinery production:

1. Dimensional stability. A thin lamella glued to a stable base (MDF, plywood) is significantly less prone to warping, deformation, and cracking under the influence of humidity fluctuations compared to solid wood.
2. Rational use of timber. It allows you to optimise costs and use a rare wood species for veneering large areas (wall panels, large wardrobe doors).
3. Ease of processing. The wooden lamella is easily cut, sanded, tinted, and varnished.

Because the diameter of a mulberry trunk is usually small, obtaining wide boards is problematic. This is exactly why fruitwood is typically used for designer products. Mulberry timber products are an exclusive material available in relatively small quantities.

Grades of sawn mulberry veneer

A grade is a quality indicator based on the visual characteristics of the timber. The grade is determined by the presence, size, and quantity of natural wood features (knots, sapwood, cracks, resin pockets), as well as processing defects.

Mulberry has a distinct texture and a contrasting transition between light sapwood and dark heartwood, so it is important to understand how the product should look. We invite you to review the table indicating the main features of the grades.

Applications of sawn mulberry lamella in modern interiors

A lamella with a thickness of 2-10 mm is considered an analogue of solid wood in terms of its visual, tactile, and operational characteristics. The main areas of application for sawn mulberry veneer are as follows:

• Worktops. Wooden lamellas are used as the top working layer for kitchen work surfaces, dining tables, and desks. Glued to moisture-resistant plywood or MDF, the sheets withstand intensive domestic use. Thanks to its thickness, the material allows for multiple restorative sandings.
• Stairs. Hardwood is chosen for facing the treads of internal staircases. Sheets of solid wood are resistant to abrasion and maintain their appearance for decades.
• Parquet and engineered wood flooring. Mulberry lamella is considered an optimal material for the top layer of multi-layer floor coverings. The abrasion-resistant material is additionally coated with oils, waxes, and varnishes.
• Interior partitions. Decorative slats (baffles) are created from thick lamellas. The timber is used to decorate interior partitions and mobile screens. These structures help zone spaces in smart flats, open-plan offices, galleries, conference rooms, hotel foyers, and restaurant halls.
• Furniture doors. In the production of cabinet furniture, sawn veneer is indispensable for finishing doors. Wood facing provides strength and a premium design.
• Doors. The lamella is applied for facing flush-mounted door leaves and classic interior doors. Veneered MDF/plywood/chipboard instead of solid wood reduces the structure’s weight, minimises the load on fittings, and prevents leaf deformation during long-term use.
• Wall panels. Mulberry is suitable for creating large-scale interior accents. By matching the veneer pattern, you can create textured surfaces over large wall areas in studies, living rooms, or commercial premises.

Furthermore, interior decor is made from sawn lamellas. Wooden key holders, caskets, organisers, panels, and vases for dried flowers are highly sought after.

How is sawn mulberry veneer manufactured?

The production of sawn veneer (lamellas) requires strict adherence to technology. The stability, durability, and aesthetic appeal of future products depend on the quality of these operations.

• Raw material selection. To produce reliable sawn veneer, technologists use exclusively premium or first-grade timber.
• Kiln drying. The prepared solid wood is placed in drying kilns. This process guarantees an optimal moisture level within 8–10%, which is the standard for joinery work. Properly conducted kiln drying eliminates internal stress in the wood structure and prevents deformation of the solid wood.
• Calibration. Next, the blanks are planed and calibrated. Each board is adjusted to the parameters of the machine’s sawing unit.
• Sawing into lamellas. The pre-planed blanks are fed into a Wintersteiger machine, where the solid wood is cut into sheets of the required thickness. The use of modern equipment guarantees a precise cut and significantly reduces the amount of waste during operation.
• Quality control and grading. The finished wooden lamellas are checked for defects and dimensional accuracy. The timber is sorted by grade. Sawn veneer is stacked in bundles and labelled. After this, the products are stacked on pallets, ready for dispatch or storage.

Sawn mulberry veneer is a premium facing material. The lamella is usually used for surfaces exposed to significant mechanical stress.

Mulberry wood: properties and characteristics

Mulberry (Morus) is a hard deciduous species growing in temperate and subtropical climate zones worldwide. Mulberry trees rarely form continuous forest tracts and predominantly have a small trunk diameter (30–50 cm). This makes industrial harvesting limited, turning the raw material into a scarce and exclusive product.

The density of the dry solid wood is ~690 kg/m³, and the Brinell hardness is 4-4.1. Products made from this heavy timber are massive, durable, and stable. The wear-resistant timber is suitable for floor coverings, stairs, and worktops.

The wood demonstrates excellent resistance to static and dynamic bending loads. The solid wood possesses high toughness and elasticity.

The sapwood is thin and has a light yellowish-white colour. The heartwood of a fresh cut stands out with a bright golden-yellow hue. Under the influence of ultraviolet light and oxygen, the wood darkens relatively quickly, acquiring a reddish-brown or copper tone.

The grains are mostly straight. The texture is homogeneous. Mulberry has a pronounced natural lustre. Earlywood contains large pores gathered in 2–5 rows, while latewood has small pores. This anatomical feature forms a clear, contrasting, and expressive pattern of annual rings on the cut.

Despite its high density, mulberry is easily cut, planed, and routed. The material accepts joinery glues. High density guarantees the reliability of mechanical joints. The wood sands and polishes excellently, absorbing oils and waxes that fully reveal its golden lustre.

Why it is advantageous to order sawn mulberry lamella from WoodWay Expert

The company’s primary goal is to provide quick access to quality materials for furniture manufacturers, joiners, and craftsmen. We collaborate with furniture factories, construction companies, architectural and design studios, as well as private workshops. This exact experience has allowed us to develop a service and product range that meets market needs. Below are the key benefits of partnering with WoodWay Expert.

1. Availability in stock. Lamellas of the most popular thicknesses — 2.5 mm and 4.5 mm — are consistently maintained in our stock programme. Thanks to this, clients do not need to wait for the production or delivery of the material. The customer can personally visit the warehouse, inspect the bundles, select lamellas by texture and shade, and receive the goods immediately after payment. Order collection is available on weekdays (Mon-Fri) from 08:00 to 17:00.
2. Custom manufacturing. For non-standard or designer projects, we produce sawn veneer with bespoke parameters. We accept orders for timber with a thickness of 2 to 10 mm. The minimum batch size is 10 m² of a single species. Production typically takes 10 working days (depending on the complexity of the order and the volume). The current price per square metre of timber products can be checked with a manager.
3. Wide assortment. The stock programme features materials from over 15 wood species. If necessary, it is possible to manufacture lamellas from other species not included in the standard stock list.
4. Collection and delivery across Ukraine. Clients can collect products independently from the warehouse. It is also possible to dispatch timber via transport companies throughout the territory of Ukraine. The sawn veneer is packaged to ensure integrity during transit.
5. Remote material selection. If it is not possible to visit the warehouse in person, you can select lamellas remotely. Simply send a request with your project parameters, and our managers will select options by size, texture, and colour. After processing the application, the client receives photographs and specifications of available bundles. As soon as details are agreed upon, we will generate an invoice. Order dispatch is possible after a 100% advance payment.
6. Various payment methods. You can pay for your order directly at the warehouse in cash (a cash receipt is issued). Cashless payments are also available for sole traders and limited liability companies, including VAT.
7. Sale by bundles and wholesale batches. Sawn veneer can be purchased in bundles. The total square footage of a bundle is determined by the dimensions of the sheets and their quantity. The cost calculation is performed using the formula: price per 1 m² × (length × width × number of sheets). The company also handles wholesale orders.

Customised commercial conditions are provided for regular wholesale clients. The size of the personal discount is determined based on the volume of purchases and the type of product.

Where and how to buy sawn mulberry veneer in Ukraine?

You can order sawn veneer in several convenient ways. You can select the timber personally or seek advice from a manager.

• Visit the warehouse. Clients can come to the wholesale and retail warehouse to inspect the available lamella bundles. This format allows you to assess the shade of the wood, the nature of the texture, and the quality of the material prior to purchase. Managers will assist in selecting suitable options, advise on characteristics, and calculate the batch cost. The warehouse address is: Kyiv, 7d Zdolbunivska St (entry from 17e Dniprovska Naberezhna).
• Contact a manager by phone or messenger. If visiting the warehouse personally is not an option, an order can be placed remotely. To do this, simply call +380 (67) 180-38-13 or write on Viber or Telegram. Upon receiving your request, the manager will send photographs, videos, and technical specifications of available timber products so you can choose the right material.
• Place an order via the website. Another way to purchase lamellas is to order online. On the website, you can select the required wood species and timber thickness, and submit an application through the basket or feedback form. After receiving the enquiry, the manager will confirm the order volume in square metres, agree on payment options, and provide additional photos or information about the goods prepared for dispatch if necessary.

Our team works with both small joinery workshops and large factories, making us ready to fulfill orders of various scales and complexities. If you need high-quality sawn veneer for mass production or an exclusive designer project, please contact us.

FAQ: frequently asked questions about sawn mulberry veneer

What is sawn mulberry veneer (lamella) and how does it differ from sliced veneer?

Sawn veneer is obtained by sawing a solid board into thin plates using special machines (such as Wintersteiger), whereas sliced veneer is cut with a knife. The main difference lies in thickness and strength: a lamella retains all the physical and structural properties of a board, making this timber optimal for surfaces subjected to wear (floors, worktops, stairs).

What are the standard sizes of sawn mulberry lamella available on the Ukrainian market?

We offer sawn mulberry veneer with a thickness of 2.5 mm and 4.5 mm, a width from 10 to 21 cm, and a length of 0.5 – 3.5 m. Moisture content: 8–10% (the optimal joinery moisture level after professional kiln drying).

Why does mulberry wood change colour over time, and can this be stopped?

Freshly cut mulberry wood has a bright golden-yellow colour. Under the influence of oxygen and ultraviolet light, natural oxidation occurs, and the solid wood darkens, taking on a copper or reddish-brown hue. It is impossible to completely stop this process, but it can be significantly slowed down by using special acrylic or polyurethane varnishes with UV filters.

What is the best use for a 4.5 mm thick mulberry lamella?

A lamella of this thickness has the capacity for future restoration (sanding). It is advisable to use the material where high operational loads are expected: as the top layer of parquet or engineered flooring, for facing stair treads, and for making solid dining tables and worktops.

Which joinery glue is recommended for veneering with sawn mulberry wood?

Since mulberry is a hard and tough species, reliable adhesion to the base (MDF, chipboard, or plywood) requires the use of PVA glues (class D3 or D4) or polyurethane (PUR) glues.

Is mulberry difficult to sand?

The wood is heavy (690 kg/m³) and highly viscous. Sanding proceeds excellently: with a gradual reduction in abrasive grit (from P80 to P320), the surface acquires a mirror-like smoothness and a pronounced shine.

Which finish is better to choose: oil-wax or varnish?

The choice depends on the operating conditions and the desired aesthetic result. Hard wax oil deeply penetrates the pores, highlights the golden hue, and preserves the tactile sensation of natural wood. It is optimal for wall panels, furniture doors, and parquet. It is easily restored locally. Varnish creates a reliable protective film. It is recommended for worktops and stairs to provide maximum protection against scratches and moisture.

Why is sawn mulberry veneer considered an exclusive material?

Mulberry belongs to the segment of exclusive and scarce joinery materials. The species is not grown in forestry enterprises for mass woodworking. Solid wood usually comes from small sanitary fellings or private estates. Due to the small trunk diameter, the yield of clean, knot-free timber of significant width is severely limited.