Laminates and veneers

Question 1

What is a Laminate?

Answer 1

Its material (usually high density fibre board)made to look like wood by adding a thin layer of wood over it,then adding a clear protective layer over it.

Question 2

What is a veneer?

Answer 2

A thin layer of decorative covering of fine wood applied to either more coarse or cheaper wood.

Question 3

How is a laminate applied?

Answer 3

constructed in layers. The bottom layer is the “backing”. It’s designed to resist moisture that could cause boards to warp.

Above the backing is the inner core. The core is made from high-density fiberboard that is reinforced with a special resin to further enhance moisture resistance and increase durability.

Next is the image design layer. This is where the high-resolution image of wood, stone, metal, or other material appears. If you’ve selected a laminate floor with MasterWorks Technology® with VTX™, this is where the texture is applied to enhance its realistic appeal.

The top layer is the wear layer. This layer protects the design from fading, scratches, and damage from everyday wear and tear.

Question 4

How is a veneer applied?

Answer 4

You put the veneer over the wood and glue them together with some kind of material( usually contact cermet or an adhesive) .Next you apply maximum pressure and roll over the veneer smoothly.

Question 5

What are laminates usually applied to?

Answer 5

Flooring

Question 6

What are veneers usually applied to?

Answer 6

Flooring,tables,chairs

Question 7

What different kinds of laminates are their?

Answer 7

there are generally many ,one for each kind of wood.

Question 8

What different kinds of veneers are their?

Answer 8

Generally ones of expensive hard woods such as mahogany.