Oak and Oak is Not the Same

OSTERMANN's Oak Veneer Edgings Have Many Varieties

European or American? Knotty, smoked or even wild? At OSTERMANN, carpenters / cabinet makers will find numerous veneer edgings made of oak wood, in many widths and thicknesses. What are the differences?

Not all oak is the same! - You can see that at first glance when you put all of OSTERMANN's oak veneer edgings next to each other. The individual variants are not just distinguished by colour or grain, but also by their surface structure and by whether or not there are knots in the wood decor. Then there is the large stock range of different widths and thicknesses. Especially in 0.5, 1 and 2 mm thickness as well as in standard widths of 24, 33 and 43, the choice is impressive. All of OSTERMANN's oak veneer edgings have a paintable sanded surface and can therefore be enhanced by oiling, staining or lacquering right after their application. Edgings in split wood, woodworm, sawn or stonewashed look can be used to create that unique look. Important to know: all OSTERMANN wood veneer edgings are pre-coated with a primer. This makes bonding far easier. There are also some edgings available without primer, if that is what is needed for special applications. All edgings can be delivered quickly and reliably from stock.

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European or American?

Two different continents - when it comes to oak, that also means two different trees. The wood used for the veneer can come from European or American oak. They mainly differ in colour: the American oak wood tends to be a little darker and redder. As with all wood surfaces, individual edgings can look slightly different depending on their origin and processing. In the end, it is up to the fabricator to create a perfect wood shade on their furniture.

Diversity of Veneer Patterns and Surfaces

Apart from the wood type, the edgings also differ regarding their veneer pattern. Rustic furniture usually calls for a rather knotty veneer, as provided by the wood veneer edging knotty European oak. For knot-free veneers you can choose a classic oak veneer edging such as American or European oak. Finally, European wild oak with its vivid grain is perfect for creating a unique look.

Real Wood Edgings in Woodworm, Split Wood and Sawn Look

If you are looking for something special, real wood edgings in woodworm, split wood and sawn look are the way to go. The strikingly structured surfaces have a lot to offer in terms of feel. True to the motto "designed by nature", they bring even more authenticity to furniture making. The sawn look is available in two colours (European oak and Smoked oak dark). Other eye-catching options are the slightly greyish Oak stonewashed edging, the extremely dark Smoked oak Arabica or end grain and cross grain edgings made of oak wood.

Thicknesses From 0.5 to 3 mm

OSTERMANN stocks most oak veneer edgings in several thicknesses, so fabricators are spoilt for choice in terms of quality and cost. Thin veneer (0.5 mm) has a single-ply layer of veneer. The edgings have a fleece backing and can additionally be coated with hotmelt adhesive on request. 1 mm edgings consist of two layers of veneer. Four layers of veneer have been glued with PVAc dispersion adhesive for 2 mm edgings and six layers for 3 mm edgings.

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