Enchapados
Enchapados is the process of covering a surface with a thin layer of material, typically to improve appearance or performance, without changing the underlying structure. In carpentry and furniture making, enchapado most often refers to the application of a veneer—a thin sheet of wood or sometimes other materials—onto a non-wood core such as plywood, particleboard, or MDF. The veneer thickness usually ranges from about 0.2 to 3 millimeters. Veneer sheets are produced by slicing or peeling logs (sliced veneer) or by rotary cutting (rotary veneer). They are bonded to the core with adhesives such as urea-formaldehyde or PVA, and finished to resemble solid wood.
Other forms of enchapado include metal plating or decorative laminates, where a very thin layer of metal
Applications include furniture, cabinetry, doors, parquet flooring, and wall panels. Advantages of enchapados include lower material