What is the difference between veneer & laminate?/ Wood veneer Vs. laminate.

 Let us observe the difference between veneer & laminate in a table format.

Sl. no.	Description	Veneer.	Laminate.
1.	Manufacturing process.	Made up of thin slice of hard wood.	Made my pressing plastic resins with paper.
2.	Available shades & colours.	Limited, as they are made of natural materials.	Available in variety of designs & patterns.
3.	Source of material.	Natural.	Artificial.
4.	Price.	Comparatively expensive.	Comparatively cheap.
5.	Available thickness.	From 0.8mm to 4mm.	From 0.6mm. to 18mm.
6.	Damage due to Water .	Comparatively high.	Comparatively low. So they are better option in water prone areas.
7.	Application.	Used for walls, office cabins, conference room, etc. They are mostly used in the places where we need a  traditional, unique, & royal look.	Used in kitchen cabinets, wardrobes, table tops, etc.
8.	Durability.	Comparatively less durable.  However, if maintained by regular polishing, they last longer.	Comparatively more durable. However, if the top surface layer gets damaged, lifespan will be reduced considerably.
9.	Stain resistance.	Susceptible to stains.	Less susceptible to stains..
10.	Appearance.	Aesthetic & natural look. They have a unique appearance.	Does not give a natural feeling.
11.	Scratch resistance.	Comparatively less.	Comparatively more.
12.	Eco-friendly.	Yes. They are made of renewable material.	No. They Contains plastics & resins.
13.	Toxic emission.	NO.	Yes. They emit VOC.
14.	Painting & polishing.	Yes. Depending upon the thickness, they can be sand finished & repolished.	NO. They cannot be repolished or painted.
15.	Maintenance.	Comparatively more.	Comparatively less.
16.	Future replacement.	You won't get the material having same texture & colour to match the existing one.	As they are synthetic manufactured material, you may get the replacement with similar shades & texture.
17.	Availability.	Limited availability in wide range of designs & shades   when compared.	Easily available as they are manufactured & distributed to dealers.
17.	Heat-resistance.	Comparatively less.	Comparatively more.

 

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