900 × 1800 mm | Washi Backed Veneer | MORI KOUGEI
This is a large-format natural wood veneer sheet (900 × 1800 mm) made from rare Jindai Elm sourced in Hokkaido, Japan.
The veneer is laminated with industrial Japanese washi paper, making it flexible, durable, and easy to cut with scissors or a cutter knife.
It can also be applied using a household iron, making it suitable for both professional woodworking and DIY projects.
Sheet thickness: approx. 0.25 mm
Quarter-sawn veneer sheets are available for this species.
Wood Information
Species: Jindai Elm
Family: Ulmaceae (Elm family)
Origin: Japan
Density: approx. 0.55–0.65
About Jindai Elm
This veneer sheet is made from Jindai Elm excavated in Hokkaido, Japan.
“Jindai wood” refers to rare timber that has remained buried underground or submerged in water for hundreds, sometimes over a thousand years before being discovered.
During this long period, minerals and iron in the soil slowly react with the wood, creating a unique calm gray-green (bluish gray) tone that does not appear in ordinary wood.
Jindai Elm combines the fine yet powerful grain typical of elm with the natural coloration created by the passage of time.
Its quiet gray tone with a subtle green hue brings elegance and depth to interior spaces.
This veneer sheet allows you to easily incorporate the texture of real natural wood into furniture, interiors, crafts, and woodworking projects.
Because it is natural wood, grain patterns and colors vary from sheet to sheet.
Made-to-Order Product
This item is made to order.
Shipping: within 5 business days after order.
Important notes:
Typical veneer widths:
Flat grain veneer
150–300 mm
Quarter-sawn veneer
60–200 mm
Wood width, grain pattern, and color will be selected based on available stock.
If you have specific requests for grain, width, or color tone, please contact us for a custom quotation.
Because natural wood is used, the product will not have identical grain patterns or colors to the sample images.
Flat grain and rotary veneer may have particularly noticeable variations.
Due to natural wood movement, sheets are manufactured approximately 10 mm larger than 900 × 1800 mm.
If the material is unavailable, we may request order cancellation.
Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions.
Features
• Real natural wood veneer
• Backed with Japanese washi paper
• Flexible and easy to handle
• Easy to cut with scissors or knife
• Can be applied using a household iron
• Suitable for woodworking, furniture, and crafts
Example Applications
Furniture Edge Finishing
Used to cover exposed plywood or MDF edges when making furniture.
Repair Material
Ideal for repairing or re-covering wooden surfaces.
Before application, sand the substrate surface so that it is flat and smooth.
Wood Marquetry (Wood Inlay)
Washi-backed veneer allows precise cutting for delicate designs.
Speaker Cabinets
Suitable as decorative veneer for speaker enclosures made from plywood or MDF.
Iron-On Application
This veneer sheet can be applied using a household iron.
We recommend using a heat-activated veneer adhesive that allows you to apply the adhesive, let it dry, and then bond it using heat.
This method gives more flexibility compared with standard adhesives.
Recommended Adhesive
CH7WN
Vinyl Acetate Resin Emulsion Adhesive
Manufacturer: Konishi Co., Ltd.
Formaldehyde rating: F☆☆☆☆
Available sizes
500 g こちら
1 kg こちら
How to Use
Applying the Adhesive
Apply adhesive evenly to both the substrate surface and the veneer.
Allow it to dry completely until the white adhesive becomes transparent.
Recommended amount:
Actual usage may vary depending on application method.
Bonding with an Iron
Once the adhesive has dried, apply heat with an iron while pressing the veneer.
The adhesive activates at approximately 80°C (176°F).
Bonding can still be done even after some time has passed after drying, but completing the process on the same day is recommended.
Iron Usage Tips
Start with a low temperature and gradually increase it.
Too much heat may scorch the veneer.
The iron can be applied directly to the veneer, but using a thin pressing cloth (such as a cotton cloth or towel) helps prevent scratches and burning.
Do not keep the iron in one place for too long.
For beginners, starting around 100°C (212°F) is recommended.
However, insufficient heat may cause poor adhesion, so ensure adequate heating.
Finishing and Repair
If bubbles appear after bonding, puncture them carefully with a needle or cutter in an inconspicuous area to release the air, then reheat with the iron.
FAQ
Can it be applied to curved surfaces?
It can be applied to two-dimensional curved surfaces, although applying heat with an iron may be slightly difficult.
However, three-dimensional curved surfaces such as spheres may cause wrinkling.
Can you produce custom sizes?
Yes, custom sizes are available.
Maximum sizes:
1200 × 2400 mm
Due to slight shrinkage during processing, sheets are generally produced approximately 10 mm larger than the requested size.
Formaldehyde Regulation
The washi-backed veneer sheets produced by MORI KOUGEI use materials that comply with JIS and JAS standards with F☆☆☆☆ rating.
Notes Before Purchase
This product is made to order (ships within 5 business days).
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Light-colored wood may allow the substrate pattern to show through.
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Grain and color may differ from images because natural wood is used.
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Returns cannot be accepted due to differences in grain, color, or image expectations.
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If you have grain preferences such as quarter-sawn or flat grain, please specify them when ordering.
Seller Information
MORI KOUGEI Co., Ltd.
Founded: 1953
Established: June 10, 1970
Capital: 5 million yen
CEO: Kenichi Mori
Employees: 3
Main equipment
Guillotine cutter
Glue applicator
Hydraulic hot press
Wide belt sander
Business activities
Manufacturing and sales of decorative veneer plywood
Wood marquetry processing
Planning, manufacturing, and sales of wooden furniture and wooden products
Export sales
Manufacturing and sales of art and craft products
Address
3-5-34 Suehiro
Tokushima City, Tokushima 770-0866
Japan
Phone
+81-88-653-7518
Fax
+81-88-626-3773
Email
info@mori-kougei.com
Please feel free to contact us for more information.
