Substrates and Cores: Must-Know Characteristics for Every Woodworker
The substrate, the base upon which veneer is applied, plays a crucial role in the quality and durability of your
Phenolic back veneer is made up of wood veneer layed up on impregnated phenolic resin, which is similar to the backing on high-pressure plastic laminate. In addition, phenolic back flexible veneers are generally thick enough that they can cover surfaces that have minor imperfections or have slight unevenness.