Edge-Glued Solid Wood Panels: How They're Made and What to Specify

May 17, 2026·7 min readpanelsguide

Edge-glued solid wood panels are the material of choice for furniture tops, shelving, countertops, stair treads, and interior joinery where the appearance and feel of real wood is required. Brazilian pine panels are manufactured to a consistently high standard and exported to furniture manufacturers across Europe, North America, and the Middle East.

What are edge-glued panels?

Edge-glued panels are made by joining solid wood boards side-by-side with high-quality adhesive to produce wide panels from narrower lumber. The grain runs along the length of the panel.

Two construction methods:

Solid (finger-joint free): Individual boards without finger joints. The most premium option — continuous grain, no visible joints in the thickness. Best for countertops, table tops and premium joinery.

Finger-jointed: Boards are joined end-to-end with finger joints before edge-gluing. Allows use of shorter lengths. Cost-efficient. Suitable for painted or opaque-finish applications.

Species available from Brazil

Species	Common name	Characteristics
Pinus elliottii	Southern yellow pine (Brazil)	Pale cream, tight grain, excellent paint acceptance
Pinus taeda	Loblolly pine (Brazil)	Similar to elliottii, slightly softer
Tectona grandis	Plantation teak	Golden brown, Class 1 durability, premium hardwood

Pine panels: the standard choice for furniture, joinery, and cost-sensitive applications. Teak panels: premium option for high-end furniture, outdoor applications, and decking.

Grades

A/B: Face side A-grade (clear or near-clear, minimal knots), back side B-grade. For premium furniture where both sides may be visible.

B/B: Both sides B-grade. Small sound knots acceptable. Standard for cabinet interiors, shelving.

B/C: Face B-grade, back C-grade. For applications where only one side is visible.

C/C: Both sides C-grade. Sound knots, some character. For painted applications, crating, packaging.

Standard dimensions

Parameter	Pine panels	Teak panels
Thickness	15mm–30mm	18mm, 25mm, 38mm
Width	From 500mm (finger-joint); custom	Up to 1000mm
Length	Up to 3000mm (finger-joint); up to 2440mm (solid)	Up to 2440mm
Surface	S2S (sanded both sides) on A/B, B/B	Sanded to 120-grit
Moisture content	8–12% (A/B, B/B); 8–15% (B/C)	8–12%

Why moisture content matters

Panels destined for Europe or North America should arrive at 8–12% MC. Higher moisture content causes dimensional movement after installation — panels will shrink as they acclimatise to indoor conditions, potentially opening gaps in furniture.

All EBP pine panels are kiln-dried to 8–12% MC before shipment. Moisture content is verified at the mill and documented on the quality certificate.

What to specify when ordering

Species: Pinus elliottii/taeda or Teak
Grade: A/B, B/B, B/C, C/C
Construction: Solid or finger-jointed
Thickness: in mm
Width range: minimum and maximum acceptable
Length: maximum acceptable
Surface: S2S (sanded both sides) or S1S
Moisture content target: 8–12% or 8–15%
Certifications required: FSC, E1