Solid Wood Vs Veneer Table
It s not solid wood but veneer is a solid choice for some people depending on their furniture needs and budget.
Solid wood vs veneer table. What s the difference between wood veneer and solid wood. Below is an example of one our solid wood tables the franklin corner table by lesro. In some cases it is made to look like wood grain by using a method that is similar to printing. Often people shopping for furniture are uncertain about the difference between wood veneers and solid wood.
Solid wood takes a finish nicely. Laminate typically has a shiny finish and is known for being used in low end furniture and pieces that need very durable surfaces. Of course laminate is much cheaper than solid wood or veneer to produce and use. A piece of wood veneer is more likely to capture the essence of real wood a bit more than laminate can because it s topped with a thin sheet of real wood whereas laminate is not.
Even older pieces are sometimes made with a veneer construction method so age alone is not a determining factor in whether a piece is veneer or solid wood. January 15 2018 5 comments. Veneers are thin slices of real wood glued to a substrate that is either solid wood plywood. It wears well can be refinished and will last for generations.