Veneer Matching
Book Match
Veneers are flipped open facing each other like pages in a book consecutively, create a mirror image of the previous veneer. The two adjoining surfaces are produced from the same piece of wood. Book Matching is the most common method and is often used with plain, quarter, or rift sliced veneers.
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Match Pattern
Slip Match
Veneers are slipped cross each other and joined side by side consecutively, creating a repeating grain pattern across the panel. Slip matching produces fairly consistent colour because all veneers are positioned similarly, resulting in a repeated grain. Slip Matching is a common method that is often used with quarter or rift sliced veneers.
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Match Pattern
Reverse Slip Match
Similar to slip matching, but the alternate veneer is flipped end to end so that the grain runs in the opposite direction. Reverse slip matching is often used where curved shapes may cut off the grain in peculiar ways.
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Match Pattern
Random Match
Veneers are placed next to each other in random order and orientation, board by board, deliberately unmatched to bring out the colour and grain. Random matching produces the appearance of solid wood with a causal or rustic feel.
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Match Pattern
Quarter Match
Quarter match is a way of joining veneers based on the nature of the growth of the tree from which they are cut. Four veneer pieces are book matched both from side to side and from top to bottom. This method is useful in making up larger panels.
Diamond
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Reverse Diamond
Box
Reverse Box
Join Match
Various grain patterns can be joined up to form larger visual patterns and solve spatial issues, with panels continued in a matched sequence until the required panel size is obtained. End matching creates beautiful patterns and accentuates swirly grains and the irregular characteristics of veneer. This method makes good use of shorter veneer.
Four Way Match
End Match
Special Matches
Veneers can be creatively positioned to produce a wide arrangement of unique decorative patterns, such as box match, herringbone, v match, and parquet match. Certain species and cuts of veneer are being matched to create unique designs and accentuate the character and figure of the wood.
V Match
Herringbone
Sunburst