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CenturyVeneers hereby presents its
latest range of treated natural
veneers, the Metallic Range.
This range boasts of exclusive base
species containing unique figures
further highlighted by a special
treatment which gives the designs
a metallic sheen in myriad tones.

Bring the natural glory

of the forest indoors.

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NV-C17 I Silvern ES Figured NV-B76 I Silvern EM Burl

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NV-CO2 I Silvern CY Crotch NV-B78 I Silvern CC Figured

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NV-B80 I Silvern DW Crotch NV-B72 I Silvern c;c Pommelle

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NV-C33 I Silvern ON Maple NV-C06 I Silvern NT Crotch

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NV-C32 I Silvern AH Figured NV-B84 I Silvern SR Figured

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NV-B74 I Coire AK Burl NV-B79 I Coire DW Crotch

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NV-B77 I Coire EM Burl NV-B83 I Coire SP Pommelle

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NV-C19 I Coire NL Figured NV-D43 I Coire RC Crotch

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NV-C15 I Coire BN Santos NV-C92 I Coire TN Wood

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NV-B95 I Bronze CH Nut NV-B99 I Bronze CC Pommelle

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NV-C18 I Bronze ES Figured NV-B98 I Bronze NT Crotch

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NV-C03 I Bronze SL Crown NV-B97 I Bronze SV Oak

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Nature is full of extraordinary

facets like dense forest, full
of extraordinary flora and fauna
that delight us. Inspiration for our
range of Smoked Veneers, which
add warmth to any living space.

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of the forest indoors.

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NV-A24 I Tanzania Wood NV-490 I Dark Diva

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NV-SSS I Mellon Dew NV-763 I Oak Dew
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NV-510 I Choco Lure NV-A88 I Darkbrown Wood NV-534 I Afro Bark

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NV-450 I Bark Burn NV-C30 I Brown Chocolate NV-931 I Coffee Bean
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NV-600 I Mirage NV-438 I Dark Bean NV-440 I Satinox

NV-439 I Deep Crain NV-560 I Texas Wilderness NV-831 I Choco Flame Crown
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NV-AOS I Dark Brown Amazonia Hz NV-D72 I Chocobolo NV-564 I Molten Chocolate

NV-451 I Dusk Dew NV-602 I Desert Storm NV-545 I Hazelwood

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NV-672 I Tropical Stallion NV-D89 I Dark Chocolate Wood NV-491 I Silky Sheen

NV-632 I Castanea Rays NV-605 I Inferno NV-954 I Somalian Timber

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NV-955 I Malawi Wood NV-800 I Sand Dunes NV-A69 I Tropical Colden Wood

NV-D41 I Smoggy Ash NV-D79 I Bermuda Sap Wood NV-571 I Roadenza

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NV-431 I American Walnut NV-418 I Sapeli
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NV-337 I Wenge (Also available in 10 ft x4 ft)
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NV-473 I American Walnut Quarter
(Also available in 10 ft X 4 ft) NV-422 I Makore NV-334 I Sucupira
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NV-257 I Bubinga NV-546 I Dark Walnut NV-833 I Cabon Wood
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NV-532 I Loura Preto NV-234 I Ovangkol NV-351 I Mountain Santos

NV-972 I Louro NV-413 I Sapeli Pommelle NV-328 I lpe

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NV-307 I Ebony NV-401 I Bubinga Pommelle NV-B21 I Wenge Crown

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Much as the warm rays of

the early morning sun that
livens up the mushrooms
in the countryside, Medium
Veneers add warmth to your
interiors making them ideal
for rooms with a fair amount
of incandescent light.

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NV-386 I White Oak NV-416 I Red Oak

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NV-205 I Af romosia NV-456 I White Oak Quater NV-463 I Red Oak Quater
(Also available in 10 ft X 4 ft) (Also available in 10 ft X 4 ft) (Also available in 10 ft X 4 ft)
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NV-424 I Mahogany NV-876 I Brown Santos NV-373 I Red Cedar

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NV-D33 I Oriental Ash NV-358 I Golden Wood NV-412 I Silver Oak
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NV-629 I Paldao NV-249 I Jatoba NV-427 I American Cherry

NV-635 I Af romosia Crown

NV-210 I Colden Ceder NV-368 I Khaya (Also available in 10 ft X 4 ft)
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NV-247 I Zebrano NV-351 I Ciolden Wenge NV-467 I Etimoe

NV-D94 I French Walnut NV-209 I Ciuiabao NV-570 I Tineo

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NV-350 I Figured Eucalyptus

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NV-306 I American Maple NV-341 I Larch NV-372 I Tulip

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NV-410 I Steamed Beech NV-5571 Chestnut NV-D166 I Colden Crown

NV-220 I White Beech NV-2111Figured Sycamore NV-464 I White Ash Quarter

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 Horizontal Veneers are created by
veneer flitches that result in graceful
striations of a free-flowing linear
pattern. Similar to the ripples
created in water, these veneers add
a sense of infinity to the interiors.

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NV-935 I Brazilian Santos NV-A37 I Kaziranga Wood

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NV-AOS I Dark Brown Amazonia NV-A21 I Malaysian Rain Wood

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NV-847 I Hatched Flakes NV-845 I Roasted Almond NV-956 I Antique Crown

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NV-846 I Spiced Ginger NV-843 I Bourbon Dark Forest NV-A25 I La Paz Mettallic Wood

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NV-805 I Lumiere Night NV-844 I Dark Cinnamon NV-842 I Vintage Canvas

NV-841 I Midnight Forest NV-903 I Midnight Traces NV-D80 I Scandinavian Orey Wood
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NV-825 I Ciold Shimmer NV-826 I Silver Shimmer NV-D827 I Copper Shimmer

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NV-887 I Ivory Shimmer NV-888 I Sunlight Shimmer NV-886 I Violet Shimmer

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NV-916 I Brown Canvas NV-915 I Green Canvas

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Ebony
This rare species exhibits an
unmatched deep and rich black
color naturally. Its fine, even texture
and an incredibly high natural lustre
makes it a highly sought after veneer.

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of the forest indoors.
Roy'\J Ebony
creme
This rare ebony boasts of dramatic
and irregular streaks. Smooth to
touch, this exotic wood exudes a
matchless shine when finely
polished making it an extremely
tasteful choice.

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of the forest indoors.
Imperial
Ziricote
This exclusive species exists only in
a small portion of Central America.
Famous among those with a refined
taste, its varied striped patterns
create intricate valleys and plateaus
making it unique and perfect
to embellish walls.

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of the forest indoors.
Real
Vintage Oak
This Vintage Veneer is obtained
by reclaiming wood planks from
historical structures. With traces of
nail marks and original circular saw
marks from the 1880's, every veneer
is unique and has a story to tell.

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of the forest indoors.
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The hallmark of a Toucan bird

is its bill which is large and
full of eye-catching colours.
Riveting and dramatic
Dyed Veneers similarly
add colour to an otherwise
bland interior. Effortlessly
complementing each other,
this range of veneers adds
charm to ordinary spaces.

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of the forest indoors.

dyed
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NV-D815 I Dyed Eyong Orey NV-D816 I Dyed Eyong Brown

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NV-D826 I Dyed Fig. Maple Light Orey NV-D806 I Dyed Oak Orey NV-D832 I Dyed Platinum Orey
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NV-D829 I Dyed White Ash Orey NV-Dl3 I Dyed Bright Fig. Silver Orey NV-D808 I Dyed Fig. Maple Orey
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NV-D098 I Dyed Koto White NV-Dll8 I Dyed Koto Marble White NV-Dl36 I Dyed White Ash White
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NV-D066 I Dyed Koto Superior White NV-D067 I Dyed Koto Light Orey NV-Dl21 I Dyed Koto Light Coffee
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NV-D828 I Dyed Fig. Eucalyptus Beige NV-D827 I Dyed Chen Chen Brown NV-Dl20 I Dyed Koto Coffee

NV-D830 I Dyed Chen Chen Light Brown NV-Dl68 I Dyed Platinum Brown NV-D813 I Dyed Oak Brown
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NV-946 I Knotty Pine Diagonal Line NV-943 I Barkburn Diagonal Linet NV-945 I Texas Wilderness Diagonal Line

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NV-947 I Dark Cinnamon Diagonal Bricks NV-948 I Barkburn Diagonal Bricks NV-949 I Brown Santos Diagonal Bricks
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NV-536 I Chari Border NV-441 I Wegen NV-447 I American Lawnut

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NV-493 I Apelis NV-444 I Pie NV-855 I Capyulates

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NV-B86 I Arizona Red Oak Quarter NV-B87 I Arizona White Oak Quarter NV-557 I Chestnut

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NV-B85 I Red Oak NV-C63 I White Oak NV-B88 I White Ash

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The types of cut determine the design pattern on the veneer. The size of the log, the wood
species, the grain pattern desired and other factors determine which type of cut will be made
veiwers
to create the veneer. Here are some of the more common methods of cutting logs:

FLAT/CROWN CUT Veneers are grouped to resemble the grain

pattern to give a uniform look and colour.
Often referred to colloquially as a A series of veneers is considered to be part
'flowery pattern', this design is obtained of a group if their grains or appearance is similar.
by slicing the block parallel to the centre The size of the group depends upon the girth
of the log. This results in a raised of the log-higher the girth, higher are the
cathedral or flower effect by the chances of a bigger group. Normally for slicing
veneers, a log is divided into two to four blocks
innermost growth rings.
depending on the girth of the log. Each block
Flat Cut Red Oak is converted into beams. Not only do veneers
produced from different beams of the same
(~l.ct3F'trtc.h
QUARTER CUT log have different grain patterns, but the grain
~- To obtain this design, a log is first cut pattern of different sections of the same beam
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into four quarter blocks. Then each block also varies. Hence, it is broken down into groups
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~·-<;;{l is sliced perpendicular to the annual that resemble similar design and colour.
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straight grain appearance on the veneer.

Quarter Cut Red Oak

ROTARY CUT
For this method of cutting, the log is
centered on a lathe and turned against a
broad cutting knife set into the log at a
slight angle so that a continuous cut is
made around the log. This results in a 10 Leaves Joint 8 Leaves Joint

wild, varied design.

Rotary Cut Red Oak

RIFT CUT
This method is generally used with
Red Oak and White Oak to minimize the
appearance of flakes in the final design.
This is derived by slicing the block at a
slight angle by cutting slightly against
the modular rays. This also results in a

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Rift Cut Red Oak 4 Leaves Joint 6 Leaves Joint
straight line design.
 POINTERS TO HELP YOU TAKE CARE
OF YOUR VENEERS
DUSTI NO: Use only a soft dry cloth or feather duster.

POLISHING: Use a high-quality furniture polish and

The way you match veneer sheets can create visual rhythm and enhance your project. a soft dry cloth.
Here are some of the more common veneer matching approaches:
EXTREME TEMPERATURE CHANCES: Care should
BOOK MATCH RANDOM MATCH be taken in an air-conditioned or heated environment
Every other leaf of veneer is turned over Typically done only on veneers having to keep the temperature fluctuations within
like the pages of a book. The grain is multiple characters on one single sheet. reasonable limits.
mirrored in each adjacent leaf. The Visually it creates beauty in randomness.
SPILLAGES: All spillages should be cleaned with
visual effect created is that veneer joints
a damp cloth as soon as possible. Moisture may
match, creating a symmetrical pattern.
cause damage to the veneer and create marks
on the surface of the veneer.

DIRTY OR CREASY MARKS: First wipe it clean with

a dry cloth, then use a lightly dampened cloth with
a mixture of water and a high-quality furniture polish.

REVERSE SLIP MATCH DIRECT SUNLIGHT: Direct sunlight should be

avoided on all internal veneered surfaces as fading,
In reverse slip matching, the veneer
SLIP MATCH bleaching or colour changes of the surface coating
leaves are slipped out from under each
In this process a sequence of matching and of the veneer may occur.
other and every other veneer leaf is
veneer leaves or consecutive sheets of flipped end to end. This balances the
veneer are slipped out one after the character of the veneer on the panel face.
next. The visual effect shows a grain
figure repeating.
care &
mainteiwnce
POLISHING PROCESS TYPES OF POLISH
Stage 1 Surface cleaning • Lacquer
Stage 2 Sealer application • Melamine
GENERAL CARE OF VENEERED SURFACES Stage 3 Smoothing with higher • Polyurethane (PU)
grit sanding paper* • Polycoat
In general, veneer surfaces should not be left wet/damp or with wet staining materials
on them, such as dark fruit juice/wine. They should not be cleaned with harsh clean- Stage 4 Desired polish
ers or chemicals that affect the surface finish. Sharp edges are potential problem application
zones for breaks or cracks in the coating.