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Walnut Burl Wood Veneer

cat-walnut-burl-better.jpgClaro walnut burl is a classic beauty. It is used on everything from fine furniture to automobiles. The rich brown color can be accented with a light coat of penetrating stain to bring out the figure in these wood veneer sheets. Walnut is one of only a handful of species that lightens with exposure to UV light. Vintage walnut furniture pieces are usually very warm in color. This lightening process can take a couple of weeks to several years to fully develop.

We also offer walnut burl in 4' x 8' paper-backed veneer sheets.

Common Name:
  American Walnut Burl, Claro Walnut
Family:
   Juglandaceae
Color:
   Light to medium brown, occasional dark browns
Origin:
   North America
Hardness:
   Medium
Texture:
   Open-pore, fine
Finishing:
   Readily accepts stains and finishes
Did You Know?   Walnut burl usually comes from the root bole of walnut trees, where a large ball often occurs. This is most common on orchard trees, which are northern California walnut (Juglans hindsii) with the nut producing English walnut (Juglans regia) grafted to it. Some burl may also be found at the graft line of these trees. The burls are sustainably harvested when the trees are removed to replant the orchard.

 

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