Zebrawood Veneer Always Shows Its Stripes – Even After Staining!

There is a little known fact about Zebrawood Veneer that I tell designers and architects. The secret is that, unlike other woods, Zebrawood is easily stainable. It can be stained anything from a natural to a dark brown tone or even with a red cast. Whatever the stain, it will still exhibit the traditional straight vertical grain pattern you expect with this wood veneer. The stain does not hide its beauty – which is a big plus! Many designers are using Zebrawood with a horizontal, rather than the expected vertical application, as shown in this photo from Mica Sorkin of Hefner Woodworking, North Carolina. Whatever the application, Zebrawood Veneer adds drama to the project.

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