Bamboo veneer is a great environmental product that is getting quite a lot of attention . Ironically, bamboo is not a wood at all, but is a type of grass. Bamboo is well known for its fast growth, which makes it an excellent renewable resource. The benefits of bamboo don’t stop there– in addition to being an environmentally responsible product, it is also a stunning veneer that is very strong, durable, affordable , and easy to work with. These characteristics make bamboo a ideal solution for anyone in the woodworking field.
Bamboo veneers are produced by sliding thin layers of veneers from bamboo blocks laminated with water-resistant adhesive and bamboo strips. This product works well for a wide variety of interior uses including paneling, countertops, flooring, furniture, and cabinetry.
The most common size of bamboo veneer sheets is 4′ x 8′ and also come in two common colors and grain patterns. Color types are natural, which is a yellowish shade, and carbonized, which is a tan or caramel hue . In regards to the grain patterns, bamboo veneer has horizontal or vertical grain . Therefore some of the most common products are:
- Narrow Caramel Bamboo (Vertical)
- Narrow Natural Bamboo (Vertical)
- Wide Caramel Bamboo (Horizontal)
- Wide Natural Bamboo (Horizontal)
Features and Benefits
- Manufactured from natural Muso bamboo, famous for its durability and straightness.
- Bamboo veneer is easy to work with for all projects , and for virtually anything that needs a cover.
- Bamboo veneer using fleece backing materials helps prevent splitting during work.
- Different shades and patterns to pick from.
- Bamboo veneer is an “green” friendly product, and it is a rapidly renewable resource.
So if you are considering a simple task or undertaking a huge remodeling project , when it comes to wood building products, bamboo is a smart option in workability, as well as being an environmentally responsible solution.
