What is AgedVeneer?

AgedVeneer is natural European Oak or Eucalyptus veneer that has undergone an accelerated ageing process.

The subtle shades of grey and brown result from a manufacturing technique that’s similar to the natural process that creates bog oaks. In that preservation process, fossilised oak lies submerged in a bog for millennia. Over the years, the tannic acid in the wood lying in the acidic anaerobic wetlands reacts with the marsh gases to create colours ranging from caramel to black and grey. Our process accelerates the veneer’s natural change of colour and stains the wood completely whilst retaining the natural variations you would find in bog oak. Unlike smoked Oak, Aged Oak can produce light and medium shades of brown and grey.

The innovative manufacturing technique mimics the lengthy ageing process of wood in a fraction of the time and just like the natural process, our method is gentle and environmentally friendly. The change in colour is natural and complete and the structure and stability of the wood is preserved.

AgedVeneer is sourced from mainly quarter cut veneer. We supply AgedVeneer in a mismatched or ‘planked’ pattern pressed on to a substrate of your choice.

Advantages

1. Supplied on board in standard sheet sizes
2. Planked pattern creates an homogenous mix of colour and pattern providing a level of consistency in a natural veneer whilst maintaining the variations that make timber veneer such a beautiful and natural product,
3. Suitable for small and large projects.
4. Beautiful grey and brown tones achieved through natural processes
5. Matching timber edging

Selecting veneer for Aged Lava Oak panels

Dimensions:

3000/2800/2400 x 1200
(nominal veneer thickness 0.48mm except rustic veneers which are 1mm thick)

Pattern:

Planked

Botanical name:

Quercus Petraea

Origin:

Europe

Colour:

Grey colouring in timber is usually caused by natural weathering. Our innovative manufacturing technique mimics the lengthy ageing process of wood to yield these subtle grey colours. Just like the natural process, our method is gentle and environmentally friendly.

Colour consistency:

As a natural timber product, it is not possible to guarantee consistency in colour in the leaves of veneer or between one log and another, due to natural variations in the timbers, the tannins present in the wood and their absorption characteristics. Variation is part of the inherent beauty of a natural timber product. Different polishing systems can also change the finished colour of the veneer, so it is important for the cabinetmaker to produce a polished sample.

Reaction to light
:

All timbers change colour over time when subjected to direct and indirect light, both natural and artificial. In addition, heat and humidity will accelerate the ageing process and finished colour may also be affected by such things as staining, polish, excessive heat and reaction to glues and other chemicals. To minimise this change we recommend the use of a toner in the finishing system as well as sufficient amounts of UV inhibitor in each coat of polish at a percentage recommended by your qualified polisher. However, we stress that no timber products or finishes will withstand prolonged exposure to light without exhibiting some change over time.

Usage:

Suitable for use on interior walls, joinery, furniture, doors, etc

Rustic Whisky Oak veneer flitch

Recommendations for use

Quantities
If your project requires large quantities of veneer please contact us so that we can work with you to ensure stock availability.

Backing veneer
To prevent veneered panels from warping or bowing, they are backed with a balancing timber veneer of similar thickness and strength. If both surfaces will be visible the backing veneer should be face grade, ie the same veneer as the face, also known as, Good Two Sides (G2S). If the surface is sometimes seen, eg, the back of a cupboard door you may specify a downgrade or colour matched back, also known as Good One Side (G1S) with downgrade back. For surfaces that will not be seen any veneer may be used, ie, back at manufacturer’s option (BAMO), also known as Good One Side (G1S) with BAMO back.

Edging
Matching veneer edging is available in 0.5mm thickness.

Finishing
Veneered surfaces require finishing to protect them from marking and the effects of humidity and light. There are many finishes available from Oils and Waxes through to Acid Catalysed, Polyurethane, Acrylic Modified Polyurethane, and Polyester. The finish you use will generally be determined by the appearance and/or hardness required. Your cabinet maker or polish supplier should be consulted on the product most suitable for your application. Some important points to discuss with your polisher.

Isolator Layer
We recommend the application of a polyurethane isolator layer to separate the salts and tannins in the timber from any chemical reactions with the polish.

Choking
Aged Veneer can be finished to achieve either an open grain or closed grain (fully choked) look.

Gloss Level
As a general guide: matt = 0 – 10%, low sheen = 10 – 25%, satin = 25 – 50%, semi-gloss = 50 – 80% and high gloss = 80 – 100% gloss level. (Source: Master Painters Institute).

Yellowing
Some polishes are more yellow than others and may also become more yellow with age. To minimise this, we recommend the use of non-yellowing finishes. To date, the clearest finish available is acrylic modified polyurethane.

UV Protection
It is recommended that Aged veneer be finished with a polish that includes suitable quantities of UV inhibitors or absorbers in each coat of polish.

Appearance
It is important to note that the colour of the timber will be changed by the application of a finish. The best way to determine the potential colour change on a piece of raw veneer is to moisten the surface with a damp cloth.

Staining/Toning
The colour of Aged veneer can be changed to achieve a specific colour and/or enhance its light fastness. For larger changes in colour, staining is the preferred method. After sanding, an oil-based, wiping or penetrating stain is applied by hand, prior to polishing. For small changes in colour, toning may be used. Toning is achieved by adding colour to the first (closest to the timber) coats of polish.
Finally, it is important for you to arrange for a polished sample of the veneer specified, indicative of the final finish, to be provided by the cabinet maker responsible for the project. It is recommended that you also run fabrication tests to determine the potential for colour change.

Specification

We have prepared a sample short form specification to help you specify AgedVeneer. Please highlight and copy and paste the relevant details into your specification sheet. You can add other clauses as appropriate. *delete as applicable.

Rustic Oak panel with holes and splits filled with a grey toned wood putty

To help with your selection, AgedVeneer items are available in 100mm x 100mm polished samples. The polish used is a high quality acrylic polyurethane in a 5% gloss level. Samples are sent by Australia Post regular mail service. Sample requests received before 2pm will be processed same day.

If you require A4 raw veneer samples to replenish your catalogue, please contact Elton Group 1300 133 481 or enquire@eltongroup.com

Polished samples supplied by Elton Group are not warranted as representative of the finished article. If your client is happy with the veneer selection, it is important for you to arrange a polished sample of the veneer specified, indicative of the finished product, be provided by the cabinet maker responsible for the project. It is recommended that you also run fabrication tests to determine the potential for colour change in your specific application.

Terms and Conditions
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General Information
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