Bamboo veneer is a great environmental product that is becoming quite popular . Ironically, bamboo is a member of the grass family, and not a wood . Bamboo is becoming famous 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 sound product, it is also a good looking veneer that is very strong, durable, affordable , and easy to work with. These characteristics make bamboo a ideal solution for professionals as well as DIYers 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 patterns of grain . 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 . Typically, the most common bamboo veneers 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 most any project , 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 looking to do a simple task or undertaking a huge remodeling challenge , when it comes to wood building products, bamboo is a great option in workability, as well as being an environmentally responsible solution.
