Whether you’re a hobbyist or a furnituremaker, you’ll be delighted with the results you get with this all natural wood veneer by Sauers and Company. Alder veneer is a light pink to reddish toned wood that darkens with age. Alder is a hardwood that is easy to work with and strong, with a satiny, fine texture and tight uniform grain and color. Another common grain characteristic is slight figure or flashing. It will accept stains and finishes well but is often finished with a clear coat that preserves the warmth and beauty of the wood’s natural color. Paper-backed veneer is a real wood veneer permanently bonded to a paper backing. This backing is applied to keep intact the individual wood veneers used to make up the full width of the sheet. A four foot wide paper-backed veneer consists of multiple veneers glued together side by side. The backing also minimizes seasonal expansion and contraction of the wood caused by changes in ambient humidity. Features: Applications include furniture repair and manufacture, countertops and shelves and architectural millwork Book-matched with precision matched spliced seam lines Flexible, making application an easy process Pre-sanded and ready to finish Consistent color Specifications: Species: Alder Width: 4' Length: 8' Cut/Style: Plain Sliced Backing Type: 10 Mil Paper What's Included: (1) Clear Alder Wood Veneer Sheet - 4' x 8' - 10 Mil Paper Backed Notes: Due to the nature of wood movement, shrinkage and expansion are possible. Please measure each piece carefully before starting any project. Wood is a product of nature, and as such, no two pieces are alike to start with, while the same wood growing in different locales can vary greatly even though it is the exact same species.