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“Imported woods are very popular for our countertops,” says Williamson. “For our clientele, the unique looks of imported wood just can’t be beat.” Williamson adds that the kitchen and bath industry is always seeking the next ‘new thing,’ and imported wood countertops certainly fi t the bill. As granite and other surfacing options grow in popularity, homeowners are drawn to the look of wood to create contrast and complement other surfacing choices. The design palette of these discriminating homeowners certainly includes a taste for imported woods. Popular species for Craft-Art in- clude tigerwood, zebrawood, teak, and bubinga. Brazilian cherry is also popular. All lumber is hand selected and matched to highlight grain, color, and texture. Tops are available in plank and edge-grain style using full-length boards, or end-grain style, which creates a checkerboard-type pattern. With more than 30 standard-edge profi les offered as well as full- custom profi les, there are a limitless number of design options. Not only do the imported woods have the look clients are seeking, they offer the right density and durability needed for use in kitchens. Countertops can be from 1¼ to 6 inches in thickness, which not only looks impressive but gives substantial performance. Williamson explains, “Tigerwood is one of our most popular products. The wood is an orange-brown tone with black streaks, which Sustainable Tropical Hardwoods W OR L D L E A D I N G C O U N T RY I N FSC MANAGED TROPICAL FOREST A C O U N T RY W I T H T H E S I X T H LARGEST TROPICAL FOREST IN THE WORLD A P O T E N T I A L O F 4 1 M I L L I O N HECTARES OF SUSTAINABLE HAR VESTING CONTACT: • Lumber • Flooring • Decking • Doors • Furniture In Bolivia: Pablo Pinell – [email protected] CURRENT AVAILABLE SPECIES: Jatoba, Ipé, Massaranduba, Cumaru, Cambara, Santos Mahogany, Garapa, Canarywood, Curupay, Morado, Sirari, Urunday, Jequitiba, Palo Maria, Sauco, Tigerwood, Cedroarana