Beech sawn veneer (lamellas) 4.5 mm is a wear-resistant facing material. These sawn lamellas withstand heavy mechanical loads, CNC routing, and repeated restorative sanding (refinishing). The material is used in the production of stair treads, solid worktops, and engineered parquet flooring. Timber dispatch is available from 1 pack. Remote selection is available by tone, grain, and dimensions. Orders can be collected directly via warehouse pickup. Shipping across Ukraine via freight carriers is available.
Key Features of Beech Sawn Veneer (Lamella)
- Structural integrity. Due to the sawing technology, the timber maintains a stable structure and fibre integrity, ensuring high surface quality.
- Natural colour palette. The production process for lamellas does not require preliminary steaming. This preserves the natural wood shades without unwanted yellow or red tints, which is critical for design projects.
- Durability and restoration. With thicknesses ranging from 2 mm to 10 mm, lamella products can be sanded and refinished multiple times (similar to solid wood boards). This makes the material ideal for high-traffic flooring, stairs, and furniture.
- Stability. Sawn veneer demonstrates high resistance to fluctuations in humidity and temperature. The risk of deformation in products veneered with these sheets is minimal.
- Workability. The smooth and clean surface after sawing ensures excellent adhesion with all types of adhesives (PVA, PU, resins). Veneer sheets are easy to cut, sand, stain, and varnish.
Custom Beech Sawn Lamella
We stock Acacia sawn veneer in thicknesses of 2.5 mm and 4.5 mm, lengths of 2–3.2 m, and widths of 10–21 cm.
Made-to-order options:
- Thickness: Non-standard sizes from 2 mm to 10 mm.
- Dimensions: Custom widths and lengths available upon request.
- Minimum order quantity (MOQ): From 10 m² per species.
- Lead time: 10 working days.
TIP. Always order sawn lamellas with a 10–15% surface area allowance. Extra material is essential for grain matching and figure alignment, as well as for end trimming and cross-cutting.
Beech Sawn Veneer Grades
For facing materials, the grade indicates aesthetic characteristics rather than technical quality. Since lamella is used as a face layer, its classification is based on visual parameters: the presence of knots, sapwood, medullary rays, and colour uniformity.
All grades in our range undergo the same kiln-drying cycle to a moisture content (MC) of 8–10% and precision thickness sanding. The choice of grade depends solely on the intended style of the finished product.
| Grade | Characteristics |
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| A (Select / Prime) |
The highest level of timber selection, prioritising clarity and uniformity.
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| B (Natural) |
This material showcases the wood’s texture, balancing clarity with authenticity.
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| C (Rustic / Country) |
Highly expressive texture that emphasises the material’s natural origin.
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Where is Beech Sawn Veneer Used?
Parquet Board
Hardwood sawn veneer is used as the wear layer of flooring. The Beech wear layer withstands the operational loads of residential spaces and, with proper treatment and maintenance, provides long-lasting service. Engineered and parquet boards are aesthetic, practical, and wear-resistant materials that suit dozens of interior styles.
Staircase Elements and Treads
Sawn veneer from hard and dense species is used to face the treads and landings of internal staircases. Lamellas withstand significant loads, maintain their structural geometry, and are suitable for future restoration.
Worktops
Sawn veneer sheets are a durable material used for desks, coffee tables, and side tables, as well as bar counters, shop counters, reception desks, and kitchen islands.
Furniture Fronts
Sawn lamella allows for the creation of unique custom cabinetry. Due to its sufficient thickness, veneered fronts can be milled or wire-brushed. Additionally, lamellas are used to create louvred fronts for wardrobes and other storage areas. Timber-faced doors for cabinets, chests of drawers, and sideboards are essential elements for bespoke design projects.
Wall Panels
Interior timber panels are not only wall or ceiling finishes but also an opportunity to enhance local lighting. LED-backlit panels are popular for living rooms and bedrooms. Veneered wall panels are also used for the interior fit-out of cafes, restaurants, retail spaces, and offices.
Interior Decor
Timber lamellas are used to manufacture various decorative products. The material is easy to cut, glue, paint, varnish, and stain. Sawn lamella is used to create toys, puzzles, coasters, napkin holders, boxes, phone holders, decorative panels, stationery organisers, cosmetic stands, wall clocks, and more.
Beech Sawn Lamella Production Technology
- Raw material selection. The production process begins with the rigorous selection of premium and prime-grade boards. This stage defines the quality of the future product, as timber characteristics directly affect the aesthetics and performance of the lamella.
- Kiln drying. Selected raw materials undergo drying in specialised kilns. This technology allows for the achievement of an optimal joinery moisture content (MC) level (8–10%), which is essential for material stability. Correct drying reduces internal stresses and prevents deformation or cracking.
- Calibration. Before sawing, the boards are calibrated to dimensions that match the parameters of the saw frame. This approach ensures high precision in subsequent processing and optimal material yield.
- Sawing. Prepared blanks are fed into a Wintersteiger machine. After setting the thickness and other parameters, the timber is resawn into sheets. The use of high-precision equipment guarantees consistent saw-cut quality.
- Quality control (QC) and grading. The finished sawn veneer is inspected for compliance with dimensions, thickness, and grade. After grading, the lamellas are grouped into bundles, which are then packed onto pallets for transport.
Beech Timber: Properties and Characteristics
European Beech (Fagus sylvatica) is a hard deciduous hardwood species distinguished by its uniform cellular structure and exceptional steam-bending capacity. Beech is widespread across Central and Western Europe. In Ukraine, the most valuable stands are concentrated in the Carpathian Mountains and Crimea, where beech forms forests at altitudes between 500 and 1,500 metres. Mountain-grown timber is highly regarded in the industry for its superior density and increased resistance to external environmental factors.
This heavy and hard species is ideal for structural components subject to significant mechanical loads. Its air-dry density (at 12% moisture content) ranges between 710–730 kg/m³, with a Brinell hardness rating of 3.8. Its bending properties are considered the best among all commercial hardwood species. The natural colour is light and creamy, often featuring a subtle yellowish or pinkish tint. After a professional steaming process, the timber acquires a uniform, warm reddish-brown hue. The texture is fine, uniform, and homogeneous. Shiny flakes (medullary rays) are clearly visible on the radial section, while small dark streaks (flecking) appear on the tangential section. The grain is predominantly straight and consistent.
Steaming is a critical technological operation in the processing of beech. This thermal treatment not only alters the colour but also relieves internal stresses and significantly enhances the timber’s plasticity. It is from this steamed beech that the iconic «Vienna chairs» (bentwood furniture) are manufactured. Beech exhibits excellent workability; it is easily sanded, turned, and milled. Due to its high density and diffuse-porous structure, it provides a perfectly smooth surface finish without grain fuzziness. The timber is highly abrasion-resistant. Thanks to the absence of large open pores, it can be stained effectively to imitate more expensive species, such as Walnut or Mahogany. Beech remains a global standard for the furniture industry, where its unique combination of hardness and malleability allows it to be used in applications where other species might fail or crack.
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