This is a veneer that you might not have ever seen before. Our supplier has been in the exotic wood trade for 40 years and this is the first time he has come across birds eye zebrawood. It's a beautiful species, but the birds eye figure truly makes this an outstanding veneer, and now we offer it in a limited selection of paper-backed sheets.
Common Name:
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Zebrawood, Zebrano, Zingana | |
Scientific Name:
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Microberlinia brazzavillensis | |
Family:
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Leguminosae | |
Color:
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Golden or creamy white field with brown/black stripes |
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Origin:
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Africa (Gabon, Cameroon, and Congo) | |
Hardness:
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Very hard | |
Texture:
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Coarse, open-pored |
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Finishing:
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Readily accepts stains and finishes | |
Did You Know:
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Many cabinet makers would not consider staining zebrawood but I've seen some incredible examples of stained zebrawood projects and the results were outstanding. Don't hesitate to give it a try. |