Everything You Need to Know about Veneer Cuts for Kitchen Cabinets

When it comes to choosing the perfect plywood appearance for your upcoming kitchen cabinet projects, it’s not always easy to know where to start. Not only do you have to think about the type of wood you want your plywood to be made from, but there’s also a veneer cutting system that at first glance might seem somewhat confusing.

But don’t worry. Here at Garnica we’ve got you. In this post, we’re going to break down the different types of veneer cuts for plywood out there so that you know exactly what you’re getting. And can get on with what you excel at: creating a beautiful, stylish, and quality kitchen that your client will love.   

Veneer Cuts for Plywood 

So let’s get straight to it. There are four main categories of plywood veneer cuts, namely Rotary Cut, Plain Sliced, Rift Cut and Quarter Sliced. The way the log is cut will change the appearance of the grain of the ply, creating different patterns. Here’s exactly what you can expect from the different cuts of veneers:

• Rotary Cut: As its name suggests, Rotary Cut veneer is produced by shaving a full and continuous sheet of the log while it is rotating. It is the only way to achieve complete face veneers. In terms of patterns, the grain is broad and will not appear sliced.

• Plain Sliced: Plain Sliced veneers are produced by turning the log a few inches at a time before slicing it. It achieves a cathedral grain pattern, similar to plain sawn lumber. 

• Quarter Sliced: This is a method that slices the veneer perpendicular to the growth rings. The grain appears straight and, depending on the species, there may be flakes. The veneers are narrow and yield less than Plain Sliced. 

• Rift Cutting: This technique slices the veneer at a 15-degree angle to the radius of the log and achieves a striped grain, without the flakes that may occur in Quarter Sliced. It yields the least amount of veneer. 

Garnica Plywood

Garnica offers a wide selection of different veneer cuts and types of wood - including species from North America - originating mostly from sustainable farms located in Europe. From faces manufactured from maple, birch, cherry, eucalyptus and more, you’ll find exactly what you’re looking for. We have recently extended our selection with Infinity by Garnica, a cutting-edge plywood that uses digital printing technology to create different wood and veneer cut effects. 

Infinity by Garnica

Not only is it sustainable, innovative and cost-effective, Infinity enables you to let your creativity run wild. With digitally printed maple face and back faces, this range’s surface quality is like no other: no cracks, no splits, no unrepaired knots, just uniform pattern and color. You choose the wood design of your faces, and we’ll print them. The only limit is your imagination.

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