European Oak Crown Cut Rustic

European Oak Crown Cut Rustic.

European Oak is one of the most popular wood veneers, versatile and varied in use and appearance. It is also known as English Oak or Burr Oak. This hardwood is one of the dark european species, now also grows in Minor Asia and in the North of Africa.

This well known and loved species produces a myriad variety of different types of very useful veneer. Depending on the individual log and the way in which it is sliced, European Oak may be plain and straight grained with a minimal look, it may be highly figured with pronounced medullary rays, or crown-grained like many other types and even rustic looking with pips and burr clusters that can be spread over the full length of the log.

European Oak Crown Cut presents a fine cathedral and is frequently to be seen at the centre of the sheet. This with its coarse texture and its medium weight define this hardwood species.

The colour of the heartwood varies from light brown yellow to brown, and the sapwood is a little clearer and is clearly separated. Its fibre is straight and the grain is thick. Indeed, growth rings are visible and they are very marked.

Rustic, a new trend.

European Oak Crown Cut Rustic veneer has a traditional appearance attached to the solidity and durability guaranteed. It gives peace of mind and security. It is solid, rustic character and timeless.

As European Oak is a traditional wood of multiple applications, it has been imposed on all sectors of housing, mostly as wooden decorative in the furniture and interiors industry.

European Oak Crown Cut Rustic is characterized by aged and little refined areas, irregularities and little polishing on the surface. Indeed more imperfections, burls and cluster knotts along the leaf, make this veneer into a more appreciated option in the market.

The current trend changed towards a greater appreciation and value for the warm, natural and comfortable spaces. It is this memory to the natural, antique and craft making in untreated materials which has generated growing taste for European Rustic Oak in the rustic decoration. However, it can be combined with classical and modern elements mixing even stone and wood for a unique style.

Tagged Coarse Texture, Crown Cut, European, Hard Wood, Medium Brown, Medium Weight, Oak, Rustic, Straight Grain, Warm