Lesser Known Veneers: Bloodwood, Primavera, Jatoba, Paldao, and Planetree Veneer

Lots of people use the veneer standards like Oak, Maple, and Cherry. Others like the exotics like Ebony, African Mahogany, and Zebrawood. But it's rare when we get a call for some of the lesser known woods, such as Bloodwood, Prima Vera, Jatoba, Paldao, and Planetree (or Plaintree). These woods are a great choice when your client is looking to have a different or unique style.

Here is some info on Five Lesser Known Veneers that you should get to know:

1. Bloodwood Veneer: Why get a dyed red wood, when you can get an all-natural beautiful deep red wood for a reasonable price. Bloodwood should be placed in an area that doesn't have too much light striking it because it will change to dark brown over time when light hits it. Bloodwood would be great to use for furniture pieces that need to stand out or for red highlight sections on larger projects.

2. Prima Vera Veneer: Prima Vera, also spelled Primavera Veneer, is sometimes called White Mahogany as it is a lighter, blondish wood that works well on cabinets and furniture, like Mahogany Veneer. Prima Vera has darker wavy grain lines that give it an exotic flavor. Therefore it would be a great choice for an exotic, light toned project.

3. Jatoba Veneer: Jatoba is also known as Brazilian Cherry Veneer. It has a nice warm, medium to dark brown hue, and is a great choice for furniture and cabinets. It is widely used in flooring, however veneers can't be used in flooring. Therefore, it would be a great choice if your client is going for a unified feel to the room, with Jatoba flooring and Jatoba veneered furniture or cabinets.

4. Paldao Veneer: Paldao is also known as Australian Walnut Veneer, although it is not truly a Walnut species. Paldao Veneer is usually a touch darker than regular Walnut and has a bit more exotic flavor to it. It is also used largely in furniture making, and has lately been used in decorative veneering as well.

5. Plaintree Veneer: Plaintree Veneer, also spelled Planetree Veneer, is similar to American Sycamore and is often used in furniture making. It is like Lacewood Veneer with the speckled grain pattern, but instead of the pinkish Lacewood Veneer color, Plaintree is usually a two-tone tan and light brown.