is a thin layer of timber that is pressed to the door and finished with a lacquer. Veneers are normally between 0.2mm and 0.5mm thick dependant on the timber species and cut of veneer.
There are different cuts of veneer, which produce different patterns of veneer dependant on the timber species.
- Crown Cut (most common)
- Rotary Cut
- Quarter Cut
- Rift Cut
, generally a High Pressure or Standard Grade laminate (or HPL or HGS for short) is manufactured through fusing multiple layers of impregnated paper under high pressure and temperature to create a hard wearing, durable and hygienic surfacing material.
Laminate generally is 0.7mm thick.
There are multiple different manufacturers of laminates throughout the world. Laminated are made specifically for doors, with the relevant sizes put into manufacturer for this purposes. There are multiple colours and patterns of laminate available, including woodgrain patterns.