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Thin Wood Veneers:
In addition to wallpaper, thin wood veneers are now obtainable in rolls and may be applied to the walls in the same way that paper is. As this is a comparatively new material, the effect is usually modern in character.VENEERS AND VENEERING. Veneer is a thin sheet of ornamental wood, or occasionally other material used as a surface to give a handsome exterior finish to cabinet articles or other work, which are made with a basis of cheaper and it may be of stronger materials. Veneering is an ancient art. The British Museum contains some examples of Egyptian work which are many thousands of years old. From that time to the present this art has influenced the construction and design of household furniture. Pliny states that it came into general use in Rome in his day.
Wood furniture of improved designs and increased utility is an important market. Numerous types are available, such as solid wood, decorative veneers, straight and molded plywood, and composites or combinations of wood with paper, metal, ceramics, and plastics.Laminated wood construction is a modern development. Small straight or curved pieces or strips of wood are glued together lengthwise to form arches and rafters of beautiful design for roofs of auditoriums, churches, athletic arenas, barns, and other buildings. Impreg, a form of laminated wood treated with resin to eliminate shrinking and swelling, is used in making die models for automobile parts. Compreg, another resin-treated wood, can be pressed and molded to produce an attractive glossy finish that withstands scratching.
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