Sliced White Ash veneer (1.5 mm thickness, lengths 2.10–3.80 m, Grade 1 / Grade I, Ukrainian origin). The thickness provides increased resistance to mechanical stress and allows for calibrated sanding and surface texturing. The material is used for veneering heavy-duty worktops, furniture fronts, and doors. Sold from 1 bundle/pack upwards, with wholesale volumes available. You can choose the required bundle remotely. Warehouse pickup from our Kyiv warehouse, delivery across Ukraine.
Key Characteristics of White Ash Veneer
- Thickness of 0.6 mm. This standard thickness allows for proper gluing to the base. The adhesive does not seep through the timber slice. You can safely sand, tint, and varnish the veneered surface without damaging the face layer.
- Moisture content of 8-10%. This is the optimal moisture level for joinery work. The veneer retains its shape and remains stable during gluing.
- Light palette. Pale shades make this surfacing material an ideal choice for Scandinavian, Loft, Neoclassical, Eco-style, and Japandi projects.
- Distinctive grain pattern. Designers specify White Ash when they need to emphasize texture. The grain pattern is so pronounced that it serves as a primary decorative element in its own right.
- Stylistic versatility. Light veneer with a distinctive grain pattern integrates seamlessly into both minimalist, understated spaces and sophisticated traditional interiors.
How to Choose Natural Wood Veneer
To ensure the final result meets your expectations, pay attention to three key parameters when selecting your veneer:
- Shade and texture. Choose bundles from the same log to ensure maximum consistency in colour and grain across the entire piece.
- Cut type (pattern). Crown cut (tangential) veneer features a wavy or arched grain. This option is popular for cabinet doors and worktops to highlight the natural beauty of the wood. Quarter cut (radial) sheets display a pattern of straight, longitudinal lines, making them ideal for creating sleek, neutral designs.
- Thickness. A thickness of 0.6 mm is sufficient for standard furniture fronts. If you plan to make a worktop or a surface subject to heavy use and sanding, consider a thicker veneer (1.5 mm to 2.5 mm).
Professional Tip: How Much Veneer to Buy?
The rule of balance. You must veneer both sides of a component (the face and the reverse). This compensatory gluing prevents the base material (MDF or chipboard) from warping. Therefore, you should multiply the component’s surface area by two.
Wastage factor. You must add a 30-40% reserve to your net surface area. This extra material is necessary for pattern matching, edge trimming, and fitting the sheets.
IMPORTANT. The timber used to make the veneer is a natural material. The shade and grain of the veneer sheets will always vary depending on the bundle.
How to Calculate the Price of a White Ash Veneer Bundle?
The price of a sliced veneer bundle is calculated using the formula:
Bundle price = price per sq. m × sheet surface area × number of sheets in the bundle.
The sheet surface area is calculated using the standard formula: length × width.
The price per sq. m depends on the wood species, timber grade, sheet dimensions, and bundle volume.
Example. A bundle of Grade A veneer priced at €8 (or $8 / standard currency units) per sq. m. The bundle contains 24 sheets, 2.50 m long and 0.20 m wide.
First, calculate the sheet surface area: 2.50 x 0.20 = 0.50 (sq. m)
Then apply the figures to the first formula: 8 x 0.50 x 24 = 96 (standard currency units)
Applications for Natural White Ash Veneer
Sliced veneer is widely used in the manufacturing of interior furnishings. When glued to a stable core, this thin slice of timber gives products the appearance of solid wood while remaining far more affordable. This natural facing material is used to produce items such as:
Cabinet Furniture
Veneered doors and carcasses for cabinets, wardrobes, chests of drawers, dressing tables, and tallboys can maintain their aesthetic appeal for decades with proper care.
Interior Doors
Veneer is commonly used to finish door leaves and architraves. Veneered doors blend seamlessly into various interior styles, from traditional classic to modern minimalism.
Wall Panels
Decorative wooden panels are a traditional design technique for creating feature walls in residential and commercial spaces. A veneered wall panel looks striking in a study, office, boardroom, living room, bedroom, hotel room, or restaurant.
Lighting Fixtures
Veneer with a 0.6 mm thickness is an excellent material for crafting lampshades and decorating light fittings. Table lamps, floor lamps, and pendants adorned with timber are exclusive pieces, perfect for eco, neo-classic, country, or retro interiors.
Jewellery Boxes and Interior Decor
Veneer is a highly decorative material that allows you to finish small items beautifully. Timber-clad jewellery boxes, desk organisers, figurines, photo frames, and napkin holders are always in high demand.
Grades of Sliced White Ash Veneer
Grade 1
This grade features a uniform texture and consistent colour. The surface is free from visible defects. Minor natural colour variations and subtle texture differences are acceptable. Grade 1 veneer is used when the timber’s grain is the primary aesthetic feature of the piece.
Grade 2
You may find colour variations, inconsistencies in the pattern, and some unevenness in the texture. Knots up to 5 mm in diameter may occur. The overall grain structure might be less uniform than Grade 1, but it remains suitable for decorative finishing. This grade is often used to veneer internal surfaces or projects highlighting the wood’s diverse texture.
Grade 3
This material possesses several features that are not technically defects but result in a rougher, less uniform appearance. Various knot types (sound or loose), dark streaks, noticeable colour transitions, and uneven textures are permissible. This veneer is ideal for internal surfaces and rustic design projects.
Main Types of Veneer Faces
A veneer face (or veneer layon) is a pre-assembled sheet composed of multiple leaves of natural veneer, jointed edge-to-edge into a single composite layout. The veneer leaves are matched by grain direction, texture, tone, and figure to ensure the veneered surface appears continuous and visually balanced after pressing. Veneer leaves can be arranged in various configurations to create symmetrical, architectural, or decorative patterns. The most common veneer matching types include:
- Mismatch (random match);
- Slip match;
- Plank match (planked / mix match);
- Book match;
- Diamond / reverse diamond match;
- Slip and turn (reverse slip match).
White Ash Timber: Characteristics
Ash (Fraxinus) is one of the most robust hardwood species found in the temperate zone. This timber is extensively used in the manufacturing of sports equipment, tool handles, premium furniture, and high-end flooring.
White ash is highly valued for its exceptional shock resistance and elasticity. Its Brinell hardness ranges between 4.0–4.1 HB, with a density of 650–690 kg/m³ at standard moisture content. The timber is heavy, dense, and characterized by high resistance to splitting. Ash is widely regarded as a leader among hardwoods in terms of steam-bending properties. After steam treatment, the material allows for extreme bending radii without compromising structural integrity. Due to its inherent toughness, the timber offers excellent abrasion resistance, making it an ideal choice for high-traffic flooring and staircases.
The sapwood is wide, with colors ranging from nearly white to light beige. The heartwood is typically light brown, occasionally featuring a subtle grey or olive tint. The wood features a prominent texture and a primarily straight grain. Due to the significant contrast between earlywood and latewood, a distinct, decorative pattern is formed on all cuts. The pores are large and ring-porous, creating a characteristic textured surface that provides a distinctive tactile feel.
Due to its high density and hardness, ash requires the use of sharp carbide-tipped tooling. The timber holds complex profiles excellently and provides superior machinability. It sands well, though the deep, open pores may require grain filling if a high-gloss, smooth finish is intended. The species shows excellent bonding properties with all types of industrial adhesives and provides high nail and screw-holding power. Solid timber can be stained, or finished with oils, waxes, and lacquers to enhance its natural aesthetics.
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