Friday, June 18, 2010

Anigre Veneer: Lots of Great Looking Choices with Moderate Prices

Anigre is a fantastic veneer choice with lots of options. It’s prices range from low-moderate to high-moderate. Here are the options when considering Anigre Veneer:

Flat Cut Anigre VeneerFlat Cut Anigre Veneer: This wood is similar in color to cherry but is usually a bit closer to a tan tint than cherry’s reddish hue. The flat cut grain often has lines that are diagonal but straighter than many other flat cut woods (as opposed to curvy and diagonal).

Quartered Anigre VeneerQuartered Anigre Veneer: This is usually more golden-tan than the reddish-tan of the flat cut variety. Quartered Anigre is a great modern looking wood that matches any décor, and adds a little upscale charm to the scene without being showy. It comes in regular and premium grades.

Figured Anigre VeneerFigured Anigre Veneer – Take Quartered Anigre, add a light tiger-striped figure, and you have an exceptionally good looking wood that adds class while remaining at a surprisingly low everyday price of $3.99 per square foot for medium figure and $5.99 for high figure.

Architectural Anigre VeneerArchitectural Anigre Veneer – The highest grade of Figured Anigre, Architectural Grade is usually a bit darker, and has full, thick, and regularly spaced figure that is hard to beat in both looks and price (just $7.99 per square foot).

Block Mottled Anigre VeneerBlock Mottled Anigre Veneer – This is most unusual of the Anigre Veneer family, and depending on your project, could be one of the best choices. It has straight grain of varying thicknesses along with figure at irregular intervals that looks outlined in various shades. It’s a very interesting effect that might fit perfectly on your next job.

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