While the wood’s popularity among furniture builders and woodworkers has waned, Brazilian cherry is still regarded as a very strong and durable flooring material. It is an extremely hard wood, with a Janka hardwood rating of 2350 (white oak has a Janka rating of 1360).
Is Brazilian Oak good for flooring?
You can use Brazilian Oak flooring in both commercial and residential applications. It is hard, stiff, and durable. It is slightly better suited to residential installations because it is not on the highest end of the hardness scale.
Which wood is called as Brazilian chestnut?
Sucupira is also known as Brazilian chestnut. It is a native wood of Brazil, and comes from managed forests.
Do Brazilian walnuts darken?
Our Brazilian Walnut heartwood can fluctuate in color from reddish-browns, to yellowish olive dark brown as well as a darker blackish brown; sometimes with differentiating darker brown/dark stripes through the flooring. Brazilian Walnut tends to be darker than our Brazilian Teak.
How hard is Brazilian chestnut?
Brazilian Chestnut is one of the hardest flooring species available with a janka hardness rating of 3540 and commonly referred to as its South American name, Sucupira or Brazilian Chestnut.
Where can I buy Brazilian walnut flooring?
No matter what type of Brazilian Walnut floor you are looking for, Hurst Hardwoods has it at a wholesale price. No more waiting, we offer cheap and fast delivery directly to your home. Need something you don’t see online?
What is the hardness of Brazilian walnut?
Our flooring is 3/4″ thick and coated with the industry leading UV cured Aluminum Oxide finish which provides superior scratch resistance and hardness with simple cleaning and maintenance. With a janka hardness rating of 3680 and commonly referred to as its South American Name, Ipe, Brazilian Walnut is the hardest flooring species available
Is walnut a hardwood or softwood?
Because of its beauty and durability, it’s a dearly beloved hardwood species. Despite the name, it has no relationship to the true Walnut tree — and, that’s just one fun fact. Now, let’s take a closer look at one of our favorite wood species:
What is the hardest wood in the world?
Ipe comes in on the Janka Hardness chart at a staggering 3680, making it one of the hardest woods in the world. We’re proud to offer a variety of Brazilian Walnut flooring products here at flooring.org and we encourage you to begin shopping our selections now.
