上うわ張ばり

noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb

surface layer; facing; veneer

Refers to a thin covering applied to the surface of something, such as wood veneer, a protective coat, or a decorative facing. Can be used as a noun or with する to mean applying such a layer.

• この机つくえは上うわ張ばりに本ほん物ものの木きを使つかっている。

  This desk uses real wood for the veneer.

• 壁かべに新あたらしいクロスを上うわ張ばりする。

  I apply new wallpaper over the wall.