What is Birch Veneer?
Birch veneer is a wood product made from birch trees. Birches are quite diverse, and as a result the color, texture, and grain of birch veneer can vary considerably. When people purchase birch veneer, they can opt for several different styles, and it is important for people to inspect all of the veneer in their order, and ideally to order all of the veneer they will need at the same time, to ensure consistency. Veneers in general are made by sawing, slicing, or shaving wood into very thin sheets. The thin sheets of wood are overlaid over a thicker backing, and used for things like making furniture, counters, cabinetry, and so forth. People utilize veneer when woods are very expensive, making it difficult to afford solid wood, or when woods are attractive, but too fragile to be used as solid pieces, requiring a stronger backing to provide support for the wood. Depending on how the wood is cut, birch veneer can vary in appearance. Some cuts deemphasize the grain of the wood, creating a m
