Bloodwood Veneer — A Statement in Living Crimson
Rosebud Veneer offers Bloodwood Pre-Finished Panels in St. Matthews, Kentucky. Contact us for details.
Uses: decorative woodworking applications such as cabinetry, furniture, and inlays.
Sources: Brazil, Suriname, Guyana, French Guiana, Venezuela, Peru, Colombia, and Panama.
Category: exotic
Meta Title: Bloodwood Wood Veneer | Rosebud Veneer
Sheet Size: Call For Sizes
Other Names: Bloodwood, Satine
Workability: Although very hard and tough, it generally works well with both hand and power tools. However, it can have a significant blunting effect on cutters and may require pre-drilling for nailing or screwing to prevent splitting. It glues and finishes to a very attractive, polished surface.
Availability: Limited — sourced from South American rainforests (Brosimum rubescens). Not commonly stocked; typically special order.
Grain Texture: Bloodwood is an exceptionally hard and dense.
Characteristics: The heartwood displays a vibrant red hue, which can vary from a grayish red to a deep crimson, sometimes with yellow streaks. With exposure to light, the color tends to darken into a deeper brown.
Scientific Name: Brosimum rubescens
Meta Description: Premium Bloodwood wood veneer sheets and panels. The heartwood displays a vibrant red hue. Available from Rosebud Veneer.
Price Description: vibrant red hue, which can vary from a grayish red to a deep crimson, sometimes with yellow streaks