Matching Veneer

When it is necessary to use two or more pieces (leaves) of veneer on the same surface, the leaves are aligned at the cut edge. Using different alignments almost limitless and unique visual effects can be attained.

BOOK MATCH

An advantage to using Flat Sliced Veneers, is that the layers are piled consecutively as they come off the machinery.
This allows the manufacturer to sell the veneer in matched panels, which are matched together like bookends. This type of veneer matching is called "book match."

The resulting veneer joints match in a symmetrical pattern, allowing maximum continuity of the grain across the panel.

Book Matched Veneer

SLIP MATCH

Here, the adjoining leaves are slipped out in sequence, but with all the same-face sides being exposed. The Slip Match produces a uniform color because all faces have a similar light reflection.

The figure (pattern) in the wood repeats, but the grain does not match at joints. If the grain is not exactly vertical, a vertical slant may appear. If the grain is straight, the joint may not be noticeable.

Slip Matched Veneer

RANDOM MATCH

Veneer leaves are placed next to each other in a random order and orientation, producing a "board-by-board" effect in many types of wood.
Degrees of contrast and variation may change from panel to panel, and no attempt is made to make the panels match at the joints. Random matching is often done when a rustic look is desired.

Random Matched Veneer

BALANCE MATCH

Each veneer panel face is assembled from leaves of uniform width before edge trimming. Panels may contain an even or odd number of leaves.
To duplicate the look in adjacent panels, each leaf is sequenced and numbered for use in adjacent panels, although the individual leaf distribution may change from panel to panel.

Balanced Matched Veneer

RUNNING MATCH

The panel face contains however many veneer leaves it takes to cover the panel. This is often the most economical way to match veneer, although it comes at the expense of aesthetics.

Usually, this results in unequal widths and a non-symmetrical appearance. Horizontal grain match cannot be expected. Veneer leaves in a running match are seldom matched in adjacent panels.

Slip Matched Veneer

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