Engineered Veneer Quality Standard |
Defects |
A |
B |
C |
Color |
Similar colour, no color difference |
Similar colour, no color difference |
Slight color defference |
Grain |
Diagonal |
Width between 2.5 mm - 3.2 mm |
Width between 2.5 mm - 3.2 mm |
No requirement |
Crown |
Regular pattern |
Regular pattern |
Normal pattern allowed |
Blade Cut Mending |
Max. no. 5
Max. area
10 x 0.5 mm
Max. no. 2
Max. area 20 x 0.5 mm |
Max. no. 10
Max. area 20 x 0.5 mm |
Max. no. 5 (mass)
Max. no. 20 (disperse)
Max. area 20 x 0.1 mm |
Splits |
Max. area 2 x 100 mm (edge)
Max. area 3 x 50 mm (middle) |
Max. no. 2
Max. size 500 mm
Max. no. 3
Max. size 200 mm |
Max. no. 2
Max. size 1000 mm
Max. no. 3
Max. size 500 mm |
Insect Holes |
Not allowed |
Allowed |
Allowed |
Slight Transparency |
≤ 1/3 veneer thickness |
Max. no. 6
Max. area 400 x 3 mm
Max. no. 10
Max. area 200 x 3 mm |
Allowed |
Glue Line |
Slight |
Slight |
Allowed |
Face Contamination |
Not allowed |
3 |
10 |
Surface Neatness |
Neat |
Neat |
Sanding allowed |
Blade Marks |
Not obvious |
Not obvious |
Allowed |
Edge Sealer |
Complete |
Complete |
Uncomplete allowed |
1. The above is the common standard; clients can specify their own standards.
2. Dimensions are to be measured on dry material.
3. The above standard applies to the nominal E.V. surface.
4. Insect holes <4 mm2 are acceptable.
5. Not obvious means the defect cannot be noticed when observed at a 60 cm distance.
6. Slightly obvious means the defect can be noticed when observed at a 60 cm distance. |
