Zebrawood, also known as Zebrano, is a tree that comes from West Africa, mainly in Gaboon and Cameroon. Trees can reach over 150ft high and has a bark that can be up to 12 inches thick. The name comes from the zebra-like stripes that give this is exotic such a striking figure.  Common Uses include veneer banding and decorative, modern inlays for custom furniture and flooring.

More about Zebrawood

Strength and Stability – Despite a high shrinkage rate when drying, Zebrawood is almost always quatersawn. According to Wood Explorer, shrinkage in width is 1% for a 4% MC change. This is a typical rate that you will find in most North American hardwoods. The MOR strength is 22,800psi – This is approximately 50% stronger than Red Oak and 25% stiffer.

Gluing and Machining – This wood does glue well because of the coarseness of the grain. Zebrano polishes well when rubbed or sanded. We reccomend sanding with finer grits and then waxing the surface to reveal the optimum luster and detail in the grain.

Zebrawood is rare and one of the more expensive exotic hardwoods. Typically, it is produced as a Zebrawood Veneer. (see veneered plywood).