Bamboo veneer is a great environmental product that is becoming quite popular . Ironically, bamboo is a member of the grass family, and not a wood . Bamboo is becoming famous for its fast growth, which makes it a quickly renewable resource. The benefits of bamboo don’t stop there– in addition to being an environmentally responsible product, it is also a good looking veneer that is very strong, durable, affordable , and easy to work with. These qualities make bamboo a great option for professionals as well as DIYers in the woodworking field.

Bamboo veneers are made by sliding small layers of veneers from bamboo blocks laminated with water-resistant adhesive and bamboo strips. This material is great for a wide range of interior uses including countertops, flooring, cabinetry, furniture, and paneling .

Bamboo veneer sheets are most commonly sold in 4′ x 8′ sheets  and also come in two types of colors and grain patterns. Color types are natural, which is a blonde shade, and carbonized, which is a tan or caramel shade . in terms of   the grain patterns, bamboo veneer has horizontal or vertical grain . Therefore some of the most common products are:

1. Narrow Caramel Bamboo (Vertical)
2. Narrow Natural Bamboo (Vertical)
3. Wide Caramel Bamboo (Horizontal)
4. Wide Natural Bamboo (Horizontal)

Features and Benefits

• Manufactured from natural Muso bamboo, famous for its strength and straightness.
• Bamboo veneer is easy to work with for most any project , and for virtually anything that needs a cover.
• Bamboo veneer using fleece backing materials helps prevent splitting during work.
• Different colors and patterns to choose from.
• Bamboo veneer is an “green” friendly product, and it is a rapidly renewable resource.

So if you are considering a simple task or undertaking a huge remodeling job , when it comes to wood building products, bamboo is a smart option in workability, and as an environmentally responsible solution.