Elm sawn veneer 2.5 mm features high toughness, resistance to splitting, and a contrasting moiré figure. These lamellas are optimal for facing furniture fronts, wall panels, doors, and decorative interior details. Dispatch is available from 1 pack, with wholesale supply also available. Remote veneer selection by grain, color/shade, and square meters. Warehouse pickup is available, alongside shipping across Ukraine.
Key Features of Elm 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 Elm 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.
Elm 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 Elm Sawn Veneer Used?
Parquet Board
Hardwood sawn veneer is used as the wear layer of flooring. The Elm 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.
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.
Elm Timber (Ulmus): Key Characteristics
Elm (Ulmus) is a genus of deciduous trees comprising species such as Wych Elm, Field Elm, and European White Elm. In the woodworking and timber industry, this hardwood is highly valued for its exceptional toughness, strength, and distinct texture. The Ulmus genus is widely distributed across the temperate zone of the Northern Hemisphere. In Ukraine, elm is abundant, particularly in the forest-steppe and steppe regions. Trees aged 60–80 years yield the highest commercial value.
Elm is classified as a hard, heavy, and tough hardwood species. Its average density ranges from 640 to 660 kg/m³. The Brinell hardness rating is approximately 3.4. Solid elm wood is highly resistant to splitting due to its interlocked grain structure. However, upon steaming, the timber exhibits outstanding steam-bending properties.
Elm features a distinct demarcation between the heartwood and sapwood. The heartwood displays a dark brown to reddish-brown hue, whereas the sapwood is wide and pale yellow or cream-coloured. Growth rings are clearly visible on the end grain. In the latewood, small pores are arranged in wavy bands, creating a characteristic figure on the tangential surface (flatsawn boards). The grain is typically irregular and frequently interlocked.
During machining, cutting tools can heat up quickly due to the timber’s inherent toughness. Therefore, the use of carbide-tipped tooling is highly recommended. Planing operations may result in tear-out or a fuzzy surface because of the interlocked grain. The wood accepts stains and clear finishes well. While its porous nature allows for high-quality painting, uneven density can occasionally lead to a blotchy finish. Solid elm offers excellent nail and screw-holding capacity and glues well.
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