Open-Pore Eucalyptus/Sapele (Gray-wash stained/Engineered Veneer)
Eucalyptus spp. (commonly Eucalyptus globulus or Eucalyptus marginata) • Hardwood (Veneer)
Grain Pattern
Flat-sawn cathedral grain with fine, open pores; displays a slightly wavy, ribbon-like texture often found in rotary-cut or specifically sliced luxury automotive veneers.
Color Description
Custom gray-brown 'open-pore' finish applied to naturally light-to-medium reddish-brown heartwood. The high-contrast staining emphasizes the darker earlywood rings and lighter latewood, typical of modern luxury interior automotive trim.
Hardness Rating
1,125 lbf (Medium) - specific to typical Eucalyptus species used in veneers.
Durability Rating
Moderately Durable; high resistance to shrinkage and warping once treated for automotive environments; indoor use only as finished veneer.
Common Uses
Automotive luxury interior trim (specifically found in GM/Cadillac vehicles), high-end cabinetry, architectural veneer, and musical instruments.
Geographic Origin
Native to Australia; major growing regions in plantation-style forests in Brazil, Spain, and South Africa.
Market Value & Sustainability
Estimated Market Value
$10.00 – $25.00 per square foot (as high-grade architectural/automotive veneer).
Wood Age Estimate
Contemporary (manufactured within the last 1–5 years) based on modern open-pore finishing techniques and vehicle context.
Sustainability Status
Generally Sustainable; widely available as plantation-grown timber; some species are FSC certified.
Workability
Excellent for thin slicing and veneering; holds stains and dyes exceptionally well due to open-pore structure; easy to glue to composite substrates.
Notable Features
Open-pore matte finish allows tactile sensation of the grain; high silica content in raw form can dull blades, but as a finish-ready veneer, it is prized for its uniform absorption of gray/ebony dyes.
Finish Recommendations
Low-sheen or matte polyurethane topcoat; open-pore finish required to maintain the visible and tactile grain depth seen in the image.
Identification Confidence
Medium-High; based on the specific grain structure and gray-wash color common in Cadillac/General Motors 'Open Pore' wood trim packages.