| abstract |
A paper backed veneer having a veneer laminated to a paper backing sheet saturated with a formaldehyde-free binder composition is generally disclosed. The formaldehyde-free binder composition includes a curable latex polymer and a crosslinking agent. The latex polymer can include functionalized groups, such as carboxyl groups, to aid curing. The crosslinking agent can be an epoxy resin. Also, a method of making paper backed veneers is generally disclosed. |