Brazilian Cherry Hardwood Hardness

Jatoba brazilian cherry scientific name.

Brazilian cherry hardwood hardness.

Central america southern mexico northern south america and the west indies tree size. Find the perfect hardwood floor. Brazilian cherry known for its hardness and durability this exotic hardwood is a great choice in both residential and commercial installations. Our brazilian cherry hardwood floors use the filters below to browse our brazilian cherry products.

As the corresponding chart suggests some of the hardest wood floors on the market are exotics brazilian walnut cumaru brazilian teak ipe and lapacho to name a few. Brazilian tiger mahogany 3840 teak plantation 1000 brushbox northern 2045 cherry africa makore 1010 bubinga 1980 ash victorian 1010 butternut 490 walnut domestic black 1010 camaru brazilian teak 3540 oak. Brazilian cherry santos mahogany 2 99 solid specials home tips tools hardness chart hardness chart relative hardness of wood flooring species below are listed the relative hardness for numerous wood species used. When testing wood in lumber form the janka test is always carried out on wood from the trunk of the tree known as the heartwood and the standard sample according to astm d143 is at 12 moisture content and clear of knots.

Guide to cherry hardwood flooring including popular types such as american brazilian african finishes hardness rating and color matching. Known for its hardness and durability it is able to withstand aggressive weathering and abuse while still retaining its structural integrity and overall beauty. The janka test measures the amount of force required to embed a 0 444 steel ball into the wood to half of its. 100 130 ft 30 40 m tall 2 4 ft 6 1 2 m 3.

The hardness of wood varies with the direction of the wood grain. Brazilian cherry from south america has a brownish red color. Brazilian cherry is among the most coveted hardwood flooring species due to its physical properties and stunning appearance. With multiple types of cherry woods ways it can be finished and colors it.

We offer only one superior quality grade clear grade in both prefinished and unfinished formats and several sizes. Domestically hickory is the hardest hardwood floor we carry. This does not mean other species are inferior or will not perform well but just simply not as hard as other.