Domestic, Exotic, & Burl Flexible Wood Veneer Made in the USA.
Domestic, Exotic, & Burl Flexible Wood Veneer Made in the USA.
Guanacaste (Enterolobium cyclocarpum)—often referred to as Parota—is one of the most striking exotic hardwoods to emerge from Central and South America. Our Guanacaste veneer sheets are offered exclusively in a Quartered cut, which provides a refined, linear vertical grain that highlights the wood's natural luster and sophisticated color palette.
Known for its incredible width and sustainability, Guanacaste features a heartwood that ranges from light to dark brown, often showing a resemblance to American Black Walnut but with a distinct, slightly more "open" texture and warm amber highlights. By selecting the Quartered variety, designers achieve a "combed" or pinstripe aesthetic that is perfect for modern architectural applications.
The stability and straight grain of Quartered Guanacaste make it a premier choice for high-end surfacing:
Modern Slab-Style Cabinetry: The linear verticality provides a clean, seamless look across kitchen and bathroom cabinetry, offering a unique "exotic" upgrade to traditional walnut.
Large Architectural Wall Panels: Because Guanacaste trees grow to massive diameters, these wood veneer sheets often feature exceptionally wide and consistent grain patterns, ideal for expansive office lobby walls.
Bespoke Furniture Design: A favorite for dining table aprons, desk fronts, and shelving where a predictable, elegant vertical grain is required.
Luxury Hospitality Interiors: The warm, inviting tones and unique grain make it a popular specification for hotel headboards and restaurant accents.
We ensure our Guanacaste stock meets the highest architectural specifications for performance and beauty:
Straight Grain Selection: Our Quartered sheets are hand-sorted to ensure maximum grain straightness, minimizing the "cathedral" arches found in flat-cut varieties.
Rich Color Consistency: We select for deep heartwood tones, ensuring that your wood veneer sheets provide a prestigious, dark-brown aesthetic with natural golden-brown highlights.
Excellent Stain & Finish Results: Despite its open-pore nature, Guanacaste is very receptive to finishes. It takes oils and clear coats beautifully, which helps emphasize the natural chatoyancy of the species.
Multiple Backing Options: Available with our 10-mil paper backer, 22.2-mil Bubble-Free (BFV) for a flawless finish, or 3M™ PSA (Peel-and-Stick) for efficient application.
Botanical Name: Enterolobium cyclocarpum
Common Names: Guanacaste, Parota, Elephant Ear Tree
Grain Pattern: Quartered / Straight Vertical Grain
Color Profile: Light to Dark Chocolate Brown with Amber streaks
Backing Choices: 10-mil, 22.2-mil BFV, 3M™ PSA
Sustainably Sourced: Responsibly harvested from Central and South American timber
