Wood Veneers: Shipping & Storage
How we ship wood veneers
Lengthy and malleable wood veneer is often dispatched rolled up in a cylindrical package. It should be unpacked as soon as possible after delivery and kept flat. Take care unrolling the veneer and try to avoid it from springing open, it could cause damage. Storing the veneer rolled up for a duration of time can cause the veneer to keep its rolled shape.
Burr wood veneers are naturally very delicate, and some may not roll up. We usually send these on a MDF panel.
Unfortunately, constructional and saw cut wood veneers are over 0.6mm in thickness and so cannot be rolled. Therefore, we usually send these attached to a strip of wood or MDF.
How best to store wood veneer
Firstly, we recommend unpacking wood veneers as soon as possible and storing in a cool (around 10°C), dry place. Avoid rooms with high moisture.
Keep flat and (if possible) under a weight or press. The weight should be evenly distributed.
You should also keep wood veneers away from direct sunlight or fluorescent lights as it can cause bleaching and discoloration.