Brazilian Cherry
A beautiful species with naturally rich color and superior hardness making it well suited for both residential and commercial applications.
It is a photosensitive wood which darkens from tan or salmon to a deep reddish brown over several months. Brazilian Cherry also contains darker streaks which give it an exotic expression.
Color and Photosensitivity
Brazilian Cherry is a photosensitive wood which darkens
from tan or salmon to a deep reddish brown over several months. It also contains darker streaks which give it an exotic expression.
Janka Hardness Rating
2,820 lbs (1306 kg.) By comparison, Northern Red Oak is rated at 1,290 lbs. (585 kg.)
Stability
Width movement expected in a 3" face from a one percent change in moisture content is between 0.005" and 0.009". By comparison, Northern Red Oak's value is 0.004" to 0.010".
Manufacturing Specifications
Moisture content is 6% to 8%. Weight is 3.5 lbs/Sq Ft
Widths: 2 1/4", 3", 3 1/4", 4", 5" Thicknesses: 3/4" Unfinished 3/4" Solid Flooring Tongue & Groove, Square Edge, End Matched Factory Finished 3/4" Solid Flooring, Tongue & Groove with Micro-Bevel and End Matched. Aluminum Oxide UV cured finish. 25 Year Wear-Through Warranty.
Brazilian Chestnut
Is yellow-brown to chocolate brown, tends to have streaks with lighter, more yellowish veins. Brazilian Chestnut possesses a medium to coarse texture with an interlocked grain. This stunning species is very durable and quite stable. Brazilian Chestnut has been well received in both commercial and residential applications.
Color and Photosensitivity:
Brazilian Chestnut will darken over time and has rich
colors from chocolate brown to light brown with fine and clear veins. Janka
Hardness Rating: 2,140 lbs (970 kg.) By comparison, Northern Red Oak is
rated at 1,290 lbs. (585 kg.)
Stability:
Width movement expected in a 3"
face from a one percent change in moisture content is between 0.005" and
0.009". By comparison, Northern Red Oak's value is 0.004" to 0.010".
Manufacturing Specifications:
Moisture content is 6% to 8%. Weight is 3.5
lbs/Sq Ft Available in various widths with 1' to 7' standard lengths
Unfinished 3/4" Solid Flooring Tongue & Groove, Square Edge, End Matched
Factory Finished 3/4" Solid Flooring, Tongue & Groove with Micro-Bevel and
End Matched. Aluminum Oxide UV cured finish. 25 Year Wear-Through Warranty.
