In
woodworking,
veneer refers to thin slices of wood, usually thinner than 3 mm (1/8 inch), that typically are
glued onto core panels (typically,
wood,
particle board or
medium-density fiberboard) to produce flat panels such as doors, tops and panels for
cabinets,
parquet floors and parts of
furniture. They are also used in
marquetry.
Plywood consists of three or more layers of veneer, each glued with its
grain at right angles to adjacent layers for strength. Veneer
beading is a thin layer of decorative edging placed around objects, such as jewelry boxes. Veneer is also used to replace decorative papers in Wood Veneer HPL. Veneer is also a type of manufactured board.