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Panels for joinery
A core of spruce strips faced with real wood veneer. For furniture sides, shelves, doors and tops, with the face species and thickness chosen to suit the component.
A/B normally available · A/R on request
Why choose it
In furniture making, blockboard is valued for its low weight and stability. The veneer brings the grain of the chosen species to the surface, while the core provides the supporting structure.
For fitted shelving, wardrobe divisions and open storage. The range of thicknesses lets you choose the proportions of each component and the appearance of its edge.
For each shelf, the clear span, supports and intended load determine the design. Thickness alone does not determine load capacity.
For fronts, storage units, counters and interior fittings with visible wood surfaces. Coordinate faces, edges and grain across the different components.
For doors, dimensions, panel construction and hardware must be chosen together. Machining and finishing also affect the result.
The photographs show an example of furniture combining solid wood and veneered blockboard. They illustrate an application and are not Vela projects.
The Vela range · standard spruce core
The reference panel size is 3120 × 1850 mm. Choose from five thicknesses and nine species, with two distinct face configurations.
A/B · two faces
Two veneered faces, with face A of a higher grade than face B. Consider this option when the back remains visible too: the two faces are not the same grade.
Normally available, subject to confirmation in the quotation.
A/R · one face
One veneered A face and an R back, whose construction is confirmed for each order. For components where the main face is the primary consideration.
Available on request.
Tanganyika aniegre · Tanganyika akatio · Black walnut · Light European oak · Rustic oak with knots · White European ash · Chestnut · Italian walnut · European maple
Light European oak and rustic oak with knots remain distinct options. Tone, grain and veneer matching are specified for the project.
| Grade and faces | Thicknesses | Panel size | Supply |
|---|---|---|---|
| A/BTwo faces | 15 / 19 / 25 / 30 / 40 mm | 3120 × 1850 mm | Normally available |
| A/ROne face | 15 / 19 / 25 / 30 / 40 mm | 3120 × 1850 mm | On request |
All nine species and five thicknesses are offered in both configurations. Quantities, lead times and actual dimensions are confirmed in the quotation.
The veneered panel needs finishing to suit the intended result. After cutting, exposed edges need a treatment coordinated with the surface; a veneered panel is not necessarily pre-varnished.
Before ordering, we specify the core, construction and veneer. Use in humid conditions or with particular requirements needs to be assessed against the product information for the proposed supply.
Discuss your requirements
Tell us which components you need and what will remain visible. We help you specify the panel to request.