Our Comprehensive Guide to Exotic Woods for Flooring
Welcome to our very own page on wood species. Here, you can find information on various wood species used in flooring, their origins, characteristics, and common applications. We hope this guide will help you make informed decisions when choosing your flooring, ensuring you select the perfect wood to suit your needs and aesthetic preferences.
Ash
Origin: North America, Europe
Characteristics: Light colour, straight grain, strong and flexible.
Common Uses: Furniture, sports equipment, flooring.
Durability: Highly durable with excellent shock resistance.
Popular Regions: Widely used in North America and Europe.
Bubinga
Origin: Africa
Characteristics: Reddish-brown color, fine grain, very hard and heavy.
Common Uses: High-end furniture, veneers, musical instruments.
Durability: Highly durable, excellent resistance to wear and damage.
Popular Regions: Used globally for luxury applications.
Cumaru
Origin: South America (Brazil)
Characteristics: Reddish-brown to yellowish-brown, interlocking grain.
Common Uses: Decking, flooring, outdoor furniture.Durability: Extremely durable, resistant to decay and insects.
Popular Regions: Popular in North America and Europe for outdoor & high traffic areas.
Iroko
Origin: Africa
Characteristics: Golden to medium brown, coarse texture, interlocking grain.
Common Uses: Flooring, boat building, outdoor furniture.
Durability: Very durable, resistant to decay and insects.
Popular Regions: Popular in Europe and Africa for durable outdoor applications.
Maple
Origin: North America
Characteristics: Light colour, fine grain, hard and dense.
Common Uses: Flooring, bowling alleys, musical instruments.
Durability: Very durable, good for high-traffic areas.
Popular Regions: Common in North America for flooring and sports surfaces.
Merbau
Origin: Southeast Asia (Indonesia, Malaysia)
Characteristics: Orange-brown to dark brown, coarse texture, interlocking grain.
Common Uses: Flooring, outdoor furniture, decking.
Durability: Extremely durable, resistant to decay and insects.
Popular Regions: Widely used in Southeast Asia and Australia.
Padauk
Origin: Africa
Characteristics: Bright orange-red colour, coarse texture, very strong.
Common Uses: Flooring, furniture, musical instruments.
Durability: Highly durable, resistant to wear and insects.
Popular Regions: Used globally for vibrant, strong wood applications.
Teak
Origin: Southeast Asia, Africa, Central and South America
Characteristics: Golden-brown, straight grain, oily texture.
Common Uses: Outdoor furniture, boat decks, flooring.
Durability: Extremely durable, resistant to decay and insects.
Popular Regions: Used globally for high-end outdoor applications.
Walnut
Origin: North America, Europe, Asia
Characteristics: Dark brown, intricate grain, luxurious finish.
Common Uses: High-end furniture, flooring, veneers.
Durability: Highly durable, prized for its rich colour and grain.
Popular Regions: Widely used in North America and Europe.
Wenge
Origin: Africa
Characteristics: Dark brown to black, coarse texture, very hard.
Common Uses: Flooring, furniture, cabinetry.
Durability: Extremely durable, resistant to wear and insects.
Popular Regions: Used globally for high-end wood applications.
Ipe
Origin: South America (Brazil)
Characteristics: Dark brown, very dense, fine grain.
Common Uses: Decking, outdoor furniture, flooring.
Durability: Extremely durable, resistant to decay and insects.
Popular Regions: Popular in North America and Europe for durable outdoor applications.
Jatoba
Origin: South America (Brazil)
Characteristics: Rich reddish-brown colour, interlocking grain, very hard.
Common Uses: Flooring, furniture, cabinetry.
Durability: Extremely durable, highly resistant to wear and insects.
Popular Regions: Used globally for high-end wood applications.
Doussie
Origin: Africa
Characteristics: Medium to dark brown, fine grain, very hard.
Common Uses: Flooring, furniture, boat building.
Durability: Extremely durable, resistant to decay and insects.
Popular Regions: Used globally for high-durability applications.
Afrormosia
Origin: Africa
Characteristics: Golden-brown, straight grain, similar to teak.
Common Uses: Flooring, furniture, boat building.
Durability: Very durable, resistant to decay and insects.
Popular Regions: Used globally as a teak substitute.
Moabi
Origin: Africa
Characteristics: Pink to reddish-brown, fine grain, very hard.
Common Uses: Flooring, furniture, cabinetry.
Durability: Extremely durable, resistant to wear and insects.
Popular Regions: Used globally for high-durability applications.
Subtitle for This Block
Title for This Block
Text for This Block
| Ipe – 3510 Wallaba – 2040 Hickory – 1820 Hard Maple – 1450 French White Oak – 1360 | American White Oak – 1360 Antique Oak – 1325 Red Oak – 1290 Antique Heart Pine – 1225 Black Walnut – 1010 | Teak – 1000 Long Leaf Pine – 870 Yellow Pine – 690 Douglass Fir – 660 Chestnut – 540 | Cypress – 460 Eastern White Pine – 380 Red Cedar – 350 |