veneering
Applying thin overlays
Veneering is the process of applying a thin layer of fine wood or other material over a less attractive surface, typically to give furniture or cabinetry an expensive appearance at lower cost.
The technique extends to dentistry, where veneering means bonding thin porcelain or composite shells to teeth.
Figuratively, veneering suggests covering something unpleasant with a superficially attractive exterior: His charm was just veneering over a nasty disposition.
Decorative veneer patterning
- inlayEmbedded surface ornamentation
- cabinetmakingCraft of building furniture
- joineryFitting wood pieces together
- woodshopWorkspace for building with lumber
bookmatching · pressing · glue · adhesive · clamps · substrate · caul · seam
Smooth by rubbing
- lacquerGlossy protective coating
- varnishLiquid that dries glossy
- shellacResinous wood coating
- oilSlippery viscous fluid
wax · sanding · buffing · sheen · luster · gloss · patina · grain
Knotty tree outgrowth
- rosewoodTropical cabinet timber
- ebonyDense dark tropical wood
- walnutEdible hard-shelled seed
- mahoganyReddish-brown tropical lumber
maple · oak · cherry · teak · zebrawood · plywood · fiberboard · MDF
Deceptive outward appearance
- pretenseDeceptive outward show
- superficialityAbsence of meaningful depth
- maskFace-worn concealment
- disguiseIdentity-concealing alteration
appearance · illusion · front · show · gloss · sham · window-dressing · smokescreen
Interior wall sheathing
- claddingOuter protective layer
- millworkFactory-made wooden components
- wainscotingLower wall wood covering
- cabinetryFine woodwork furniture craft
marquetry
Decorative veneer patterning
- inlayEmbedded surface ornamentation
- cabinetmakingCraft of building furniture
- joineryFitting wood pieces together
woodshop · bookmatching · pressing · glue · adhesive · clamps · substrate · caul · seam · tape
polish
Smooth by rubbing
oil · wax · sanding · buffing · sheen · luster · gloss · patina · grain · staining
burl
Knotty tree outgrowth
mahogany · maple · oak · cherry · teak · zebrawood · plywood · fiberboard · MDF · particleboard
facade
Deceptive outward appearance
- pretenseDeceptive outward show
- superficialityAbsence of meaningful depth
- maskFace-worn concealment
disguise · appearance · illusion · front · show · gloss · sham · window-dressing · smokescreen · cosmetic
paneling
Interior wall sheathing
- claddingOuter protective layer
- millworkFactory-made wooden components
- wainscotingLower wall wood covering
woodgrain
Natural pattern in lumber
birdseye · color · contrast · pattern · symmetry · bookmatched · sunburst · parquetry · decorative · elegance
- woodworkingwoodworking, wood, saw, hammer, drill
- coatingcoating, covering, glazing, lacquering, plating
- restorationrestoration, repair, renovation, rebuilding, refurbishment
- furniture craftsupholstery, woodcarving, refinishing, reupholstery, furniture painting
- furniturebed, beds, chair, chairs, table
- Beautifyingmakeover, decoration, adornment, embellishment, beautification
veneeringstripping
Removing outer layers
uncovering · exposing · laying bare · removing · peeling
veneeringrevealing
Making known what's hidden
exposing · unmasking · uncovering · authenticity · transparency