furniertem

Furnier is a thin sheet of wood that is glued to a core material to imitate the appearance of solid wood while conserving valuable timber. The adjective furniert describes something that is veneered. In German, the form furniertem is the dative singular masculine or neuter form used when the adjective modifies a noun in the dative case, for example in phrases like mit furniertem Holz or aus furniertem Holz. The corresponding nominative forms are furniertes Holz (neuter) or der furnierte Stamm in other contexts.

Veneering processes produce sheets by slicing or peeling a log, yielding rotary-cut or plain-sliced veneers. Veneer thickness commonly ranges from about 0.2 to 3 millimeters. Veneered boards are used as surfaces on core materials such as plywood, medium-density fibreboard (MDF) or particleboard, offering the look of high-quality wood at lower material cost. Common species include oak, walnut, maple and beech, among others. Adhesives such as urea-formaldehyde or phenol-resin are typically employed to bond the veneer to the core.

Applications and benefits: Veneered products are widespread in furniture, cabinetry, doors and interior paneling. The veneer provides aesthetic appeal and can improve surface stability while reducing overall weight and timber consumption. Proper finishing, sealing and occasional maintenance help protect veneers from moisture and impact. Limitations include potential veneer cracking or chipping if the substrate or backing is damaged or improperly handled.

Grammar note: In practical usage, furniertem occurs mainly in phrases with dative prepositions or constructions without an article, as in mit furniertem Holz or aus furniertem Holz, illustrating how the descriptive form adapts to case and gender. The term derives from the verb furnieren, meaning to veneer.