Red Zebrawood Wood Guide
Red Zebrawood at Kingma Lumber, Edmonton
Quick answer: Kingma Lumber stocks Red Zebrawood in Edmonton — 2 listings in stock right now. This guide covers what the wood looks like, how it works and finishes, and what we currently have on the rack. Everything below is either measured from our own stock or cited to its source.
Specifications
| Botanical name | Microberlinia brazzavillensis |
|---|---|
| Colour | A warmer, redder-toned colour variant of standard zebrawood, with golden-red to reddish-brown ground colour and the same dark blackish stripe figure. |
| Hardness | 1,830 lbf JankaThe Wood Database, wood-database.com/zebrawood — 1,830 lbf (8,160 N), same species/genus as standard Zebrawood. Retrieved 2026-09-03. |
| Pickup | Kingma Lumber, 4607 91 Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta |
Working and finishing Red Zebrawood
Works the same as standard Zebrawood: interlocked grain tears out across the stripes, so light cuts and sharp cutters are needed.
Same finishing behaviour as standard Zebrawood. A clear finish shows the stripe contrast, and open pores benefit from a filler.
Red Zebrawood in stock at Kingma
| Product | Price | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 8/4 Red Zebrawood Rough Sawn Lumber | $170.67 | In stock |
| Red Zebra Wood Cutting Board Blank | $11.42 | In stock |
Prices and availability are current as of publication; the product page is always authoritative. Slabs and flat-rate stock are one-of-a-kind, so a sold-out listing is not restocked — ask us what else has come in.
Frequently asked questions
How hard is Red Zebrawood?
1,830 lbf on the Janka scale. Source: The Wood Database, wood-database.com/zebrawood — 1,830 lbf (8,160 N), same species/genus as standard Zebrawood. Retrieved 2026-09-03.
What is the botanical name for Red Zebrawood?
Red Zebrawood is Microberlinia brazzavillensis.
How should Red Zebrawood be finished?
Same finishing behaviour as standard Zebrawood. A clear finish shows the stripe contrast, and open pores benefit from a filler.
Can I buy Red Zebrawood in Edmonton?
Yes. Kingma Lumber stocks Red Zebrawood at 4607 91 Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta. Current sizes and availability are shown on the product pages linked from this guide.