Domestic, Exotic, & Burl Flexible Wood Veneer Made in the USA.
Domestic, Exotic, & Burl Flexible Wood Veneer Made in the USA.
Red Gum (Liquidambar styraciflua)—historically known as Sweetgum, Satin Walnut, or Bilsted—is one of the most visually distinctive hardwoods native to the Southeastern United States. Our Red Gum veneer sheets are prized for their "marbled" heartwood, which features a complex interplay of reddish-brown streaks against a lighter, silken background.
Unlike the outer sapwood (often called Sap Gum), our Red Gum wood veneer sheets focus on the rich, dark heartwood. This material offers a natural, satiny luster and a fine, uniform texture that has made it a favorite for traditional American furniture and high-end architectural accents for over a century.
Red Gum is a "sleeper" species in the design world—offering a luxury look similar to exotic tropical woods but with the accessibility of a domestic hardwood. It is an exceptional choice for:
Traditional & Antique Restorations: Widely used in early 20th-century cabinetry, making these wood veneer sheets essential for authentic furniture repair and replication.
Feature Wall Paneling: The wild, irregular "smoke-like" grain patterns create a high-impact visual that serves as a natural piece of art.
Luxury Millwork: Provides a warm, sophisticated foundation for libraries, executive offices, and custom built-ins.
Consistent Finishing: Red Gum has a closed-pore structure and a smooth, satiny feel. It takes clear coats, oils, and stains beautifully, allowing the deep reddish-brown heartwood to glow with incredible depth.
We provide architects and woodworkers with high-performance Red Gum material graded for professional results:
Heartwood Selection: We prioritize the darker "red" portions of the log to ensure your project maintains a rich, warm color profile.
Hand-Selected Sheets: Every sheet is inspected for grain integrity and the presence of the species’ characteristic "marbled" figure.
Large-Format Options: Available in standard 4'x8' as well as 4'x10' wood veneer sheets to accommodate tall panels and seamless cabinetry.
Advanced Backing Systems: Choose the right foundation for your project with our 10-mil paper backer, 22.2-mil Bubble-Free (BFV) for a mirror-smooth finish, or 3M™ PSA (Peel-and-Stick) for fast, reliable bonding.
Botanical Name: Liquidambar styraciflua
Common Names: Red Gum, Sweetgum, Satin Walnut, Star-Leaved Gum
Color Profile: Reddish-Brown Heartwood with Darker Streaks
Grain Pattern: Fine, Uniform, and Often Wildly Marbled
Backing Choices: 10-mil, 22.2-mil BFV, 3M™ PSA
Sustainably Sourced: 100% United States Timber
