Architectural Plywood

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Architectural Plywood is used for cosmetic surfaces, it showcases the natural beauty of wood veneer. Architectural Plywood requires a lot of attention to detail to capture the same grain consistency in veneer. Chesapeake Plywood only deals with the best Architectural Plywood companies in the business because quality matters.

The usage for Architectural Plywood is vast, it can be used for wall panels, ceiling, columns, table-tops or any focal point to add the richness and elegance of natural wood. Chesapeake Plywood can provide Architectural Plywood for any type of projects from small sets of matched panels to large scale blue-print matched jobs.

Some of the most common projects that Architectural Plywood is used in include, public buildings, professional offices, performance halls, residential cabinets as well as Jet and Yacht interiors.

Flat Cut / Plain Sliced

Most Common Cut, Produces Uniform, Cathedral Grain Look

Quarter Cut

*Cut At A Wider Angle (60°-90°), Flecked, Straight Cut

Rift Cut

*Most Expensive & Least Common Cut, 45° Angle Optimal Cut, Combined Grain, Minimized Fleck

VENEER INFO

MATCHING VENEER LEAVES WITH A PANEL

Running Match

Each panel face is assembled from as many veneer leaves as necessary. Results in non-symmetrical appearance with some veneer leaves of unequal width. Often the most economical method at the expense of aesthetics.

Book Match

Veneer joints match, creating a symmetrical pattern. Yields maximum continuity of grain. Prominent characteristics will ascend or descend across the match. Because the tight side and loose side faces alternate in adjacent leaves, they reflect light and accept stains differently. This may yield a noticeable color variation, termed “Barber Pole.” Barber Pole is not considered a defect. The effect may be minimized through the use of proper finishing techniques.

Balance Match

Each panel face is assembled from veneer leaves of uniform width before edge trimming. Panels may contain an even or odd number of leaves and distribution may change from panel to panel within a sequence set.

Slip Match

Adjoining leaves are slipped out in sequence with all same-face sides exposed. The joint may not be noticeable if grain is straight Figure repeats, but grain does not match at joints. Produces a uniform color because all faces have a similar light reflection. A leaning effect may occur if the specie used does not demonstrate a straight grain.

Center Match

Each panel face is assembled of an even number width before edge trimming. There is a veneer joint in the center of the panel producing horizontal symmetry.

Architectural End Match

Veneer is book matched end-to-end as well as side-to-side. Wood grain is continuous in length as well as width. Appropriate when panel height exceeds the veneer length.

Continuous End Match

Multiple panels end matched for length using a single length of veneer. Made as a single panel for length and then cut apart.

Sequence Match

All panels are uniform length. Architectural grade veneers are matched for color and all panels of the same size will have continuity of grain. Other size panels must be cut during installation which may interrupt grain continuity.

More Information

Panel Sizes

Panel sizes are 1/8″ – 2″, 4′ x 8′ up to 5′ x 12′

Long Grain and Cross Grain Counter Front Material (Correct Sanding with The Grain)
Core Options

The core options are MDF, Veneer Core, Particle Board, Fire Rated, Moisture Resistant, Formaldehyde Free and Marine & Exterior.
Available As

Running Book Matched, Balance Book Matched, Running Slip Matched, Center Balance Matched, Flitch Matched, Random Matched, End Matched, Sequenced & Numbered.
Edge Banding

7/8 & 13/16 Pre-Glued, 15/16 & 7/8 Non-Glued Automatic
Veneers

2-Ply Wood Backer, 10-mil, 20-mil , 30-mil Paperback, Phenolic Backer, Peel & Stick Adhesive Backer

Thick Face/Rough Sawn/Scratched Veneer & Recon Veneer
Special Machining

Cut to Size, Custom Finishing, UV Finished, UV Seal/Fill, Colors & Stains and Water Based Primer
Features
- Numerous premium domestic, exotic, crotch, and burl veneers
- Architectural Plywood with your choice of veneer face, back & core
- Specialty cores available in various sizes (Fire Rated/Nauf/etc.)
- Ask about our FSC®-Certified Cores and Veneers
- Specializing in Cut to Size and Blue Print Matching
- Edge Banding
- Sketch Face Panels – Diamond, Reverse Diamond, Box, Starburst
- Matching & Many More
- Flexible Veneer Backers available – 10, 20, 30 Mil. paper, Polyback and 2-Ply (wood backer)
- Aggressive lead times and delivery on Most Products.
Items To Consider When Ordering Plywood
Number Of Panels

Core Type & Thickness

Width & Length

Species & Grade Of Front/Back

Matching Requirements

Application & Intended Use

Brands you can trust

We carry only the highest quality wood products by the best brands in the industry. We carefully select the brands we distribute; they must be of the highest quality and employ the very latest in industry standards. We take our product selection very seriously because we want only the best for our clients. Your satisfaction is our top concern.