Abstract: A method for producing a veneered building panel is provided. The method comprising: providing a substrate (1), applying a sub-layer (2) comprising a no added formaldehyde (NAF) binder on a first surface (4) of the substrate (1), applying a wood veneer layer (3) on the sub-layer (2), and applying heat and pressure to form said veneered building panel. The method further comprises dehydrating the wood veneer layer (3), prior to applying heat and pressure to form said veneered building panel, wherein dehydrating the wood veneer layer (3) comprises one or more of applying IR radiation, heat, microwaves and/or hot air to the wood veneer layer (3).