Planed American Poplar Tulipwood - 25mm thick

from £4.80

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Description

GG Joinery offers American Poplar Tulipwood planks.

The boards 250mm, 280mm, and 300mm wide can be supplied as full stave panels. They are produced from 2 narrow planks glued along their edges to create a required width.

Tulipwood is ideal for mouldings or when timber is being painted or dark stained. Cost-effective, good all-round timber.

American Poplar Tulipwood
Name	Liriodendron tulipifera
Origin	Eastern United States
Colour	Heartwood is light cream to yellowish brown, with occasional streaks of gray or green. Sapwood is a pale yellow to white, not always clearly demarcated from the heartwood. Can also be seen in mineral-stained colors ranging from dark purple to red, green, or yellow, sometimes referred to as Rainbow Poplar. Colors tend to darken upon exposure to light.
Grain	Poplar typically has a straight, uniform grain, with a medium texture. Low natural luster.
Rot Resistance	Heartwood is rated as being moderately durable to non-durable; susceptible to insect attack.
Typical Applications	veneer, flooring, boatbuilding, furniture, cabinetry, musical instruments (piano pinblocks), plywood, and turned objects.
Density	510 kg/m³ average
Workability	Easy to work, and finishes a fine, smooth surface. Takes nails without tending to split, glues well. Can be stained or painted, and holds hard enamel finishes excellently.