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Species & Finishes

Like all natural materials, variations in color, texture and grain occur in wood ceilings. The selection of species is the single biggest factor in determining your design aesthetic. Understanding the differences between softwood and hardwood, solid and veneer, mixed grain and vertical grain, or certified wood and non-certified wood can greatly impact not only your design, but also your budget. You can read more about color variation in this article.

The complexities of these factors can be intimidating, but they don’t have to be. 9Wood will help guide you to the right species for your design intent, application, and budget. All the species options below are selected for their availability within the supply chain. Take a moment to familiarize yourself with a few different categories of species.

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Standard Stains

Cherry Stain
Western Hemlock

  • Variation: Medium
  • Solid Cost: $
  • Veneer Cost: N/A
  • Exterior: Yes*
  • FSC®: No
  • PEFC: Yes

Driftwood Stain
Western Hemlock

  • Variation: Medium
  • Solid Cost: $
  • Veneer Cost: N/A
  • Exterior: Yes*
  • FSC®: No
  • PEFC: Yes

Ebony Stain
Western Hemlock

  • Variation: Medium
  • Solid Cost: $
  • Veneer Cost: N/A
  • Exterior: Yes*
  • FSC®: No
  • PEFC: Yes

Cherry Stain
Cherry Veneer

  • Variation: Medium
  • Solid Cost: N/A
  • Veneer Cost: $
  • Exterior: No
  • FSC®: Yes
  • PEFC: No

Driftwood Stain
Cherry Veneer

  • Variation: Medium
  • Solid Cost: N/A
  • Veneer Cost: $
  • Exterior: No
  • FSC®: Yes
  • PEFC: No

Ebony Stain
Cherry Veneer

  • Variation: Medium
  • Solid Cost: N/A
  • Veneer Cost: $
  • Exterior: No
  • FSC®: Yes
  • PEFC: No

Fir Stain
Western Hemlock

  • Variation: Medium
  • Solid Cost: $
  • Veneer Cost: N/A
  • Exterior: Yes*
  • FSC®: No
  • PEFC: Yes

Mahogany Stain
Western Hemlock

  • Variation: Medium
  • Solid Cost: $
  • Veneer Cost: N/A
  • Exterior: Yes*
  • FSC®: No
  • PEFC: Yes

Maple Stain
Western Hemlock

  • Variation: Medium
  • Solid Cost: $
  • Veneer Cost: N/A
  • Exterior: Yes*
  • FSC®: No
  • PEFC: Yes

Fir Stain
Cherry Veneer

  • Variation: Medium
  • Solid Cost: N/A
  • Veneer Cost: $
  • Exterior: No
  • FSC®: Yes
  • PEFC: No

Mahogany Stain
Cherry Veneer

  • Variation: Medium
  • Solid Cost: N/A
  • Veneer Cost: $
  • Exterior: No
  • FSC®: Yes
  • PEFC: No

Maple Stain
Cherry Veneer

  • Variation: Medium
  • Solid Cost: N/A
  • Veneer Cost: $
  • Exterior: No
  • FSC®: Yes
  • PEFC: No

Oak Stain
Western Hemlock

  • Variation: Medium
  • Solid Cost: $
  • Veneer Cost: N/A
  • Exterior: Yes*
  • FSC®: No
  • PEFC: Yes

Teak Stain
Western Hemlock

  • Variation: Medium
  • Solid Cost: $
  • Veneer Cost: N/A
  • Exterior: Yes*
  • FSC®: No
  • PEFC: Yes

Walnut Stain
Western Hemlock

  • Variation: Medium
  • Solid Cost: $
  • Veneer Cost: N/A
  • Exterior: Yes*
  • FSC®: No
  • PEFC: Yes

Oak Stain
Cherry Veneer

  • Variation: Medium
  • Solid Cost: N/A
  • Veneer Cost: $
  • Exterior: No
  • FSC®: Yes
  • PEFC: No

Teak Stain
Cherry Veneer

  • Variation: Medium
  • Solid Cost: N/A
  • Veneer Cost: $
  • Exterior: No
  • FSC®: Yes
  • PEFC: No

Walnut Stain
Cherry Veneer

  • Variation: Medium
  • Solid Cost: N/A
  • Veneer Cost: $
  • Exterior: No
  • FSC®: Yes
  • PEFC: No

Black Opaque Finish
Western Hemlock

  • Variation: Low
  • Solid Cost: $
  • Veneer Cost: N/A
  • Exterior: No
  • FSC®: No
  • PEFC: Yes

Pickle Finish
Western Hemlock

  • Variation: Medium
  • Solid Cost: $
  • Veneer Cost: N/A
  • Exterior: No
  • FSC®: No
  • PEFC: Yes

White Opaque Finish
Western Hemlock

  • Variation: Low
  • Solid Cost: $
  • Veneer Cost: N/A
  • Exterior: No
  • FSC®: No
  • PEFC: Yes

Black Opaque Finish
White Maple Veneer

  • Variation: Low
  • Solid Cost: $$$
  • Veneer Cost: $
  • Exterior: No
  • FSC®: No
  • PEFC: No

Pickle Finish
Cherry Veneer

  • Variation: Medium
  • Solid Cost: $$$
  • Veneer Cost: $
  • Exterior: No
  • FSC®: No
  • PEFC: No

White Opaque Finish
White Maple Veneer

  • Variation: Low
  • Solid Cost: $$$
  • Veneer Cost: $
  • Exterior: No
  • FSC®: No
  • PEFC: No

Veneer Cuts

Rotary Sliced

Rotary sliced veneer is created by mounting a log centrally in a lathe and turning against a blade, like unwinding a roll of paper. Because this slice follows the log’s annular growth rings, a bold variegated grain marking is produced. Rotary-sliced veneer can be exceptionally wide.

Plain (flat) Sliced

Plain (or flat) sliced veneer is created by mounting a half log with the heart side floating against the guide plate of a slicer. The slicing is done parallel to a line through the center of the log, producing a variegated figure.

Quarter Sliced

Quarter sliced veneer is created by mounting a quarter log on a guide plate so that the growth rings of the log strike the blade at approximately right angles, producing a series of stripes that are straight in some woods and varied in others. In Oak, this slicing can produce unlimited amounts of medullary ray.

Rift Sliced

Rift sliced veneer is unique to various species of Oak. The rift or comb grain effect is obtained by slicing perpendicular to the Oak’s medullary rays on either a lathe or a slicer. Medullary ray cells are distinct characteristics of Oak that radiate from the center of the log like the curved spokes of a wheel. Rift slicing limits the appearance of the medullary ray flake and produces a rather straight grain. Comb grain is a further hybrid selected from the rift slice.