Apr 13th 2023

Backer veneer should be similar to face veneer but doesn't have to be the same species

by Bob Morgan, Pres. Veneer Factory Outlet, Wood Veneer Factory Outlet

Q.I am ordering a 2' x 8' mahogany piece from you and making a leaf for a table the table thickness is 13/16 so i would like to put a backer board on the substrate material looking through you inventory, i see no cheap product to use. what would you recommend for the veneer on the underside of the leaf? Thanks, Robby

A . Hi Robby,

Thanks for your email.You can put a veneer on the back that is the same "type" of construction -For example, if you put a paper backed veneer on the front, you should put a paper backed veneer on the back. It doesn't have to be the same species. You could use a less expensive species, such as Maple.

Regards,

Bob Morgan