How grain direction affects sheet count in nesting

Learn why a grain or directional finish forces panels to nest in a fixed orientation and how that can raise the number of sheets you need.

1. When a finish has a grain or directional pattern, panels must be nested so the grain runs in the correct direction.

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2. Because of this orientation constraint, nesting with a single finish may need more sheets than a layout that ignores grain direction; using two finishes can also add sheets.