Doussie - Afzelia, spp - Wood Flooring International

Species Information / Doussie

The Species:

Flooring Trade Name: Doussie
Botanical Name: Afzelia, spp
Lumber Name: Afzelia / Apa / Doussie
Grows In: West & Central Africa

Products Available in Doussie

See page below for a listing of all the products available in this specie: Products / Doussie

Description:

Doussie is a beautiful orange/brown wood which ages to a medium brown color. It is one of the most popular imported flooring species used in Europe.

Color Range & Color Change:

Color Range: Doussie exhibits a medium range of color variation between golden tans to darker orange/browns.

Color Change: Doussie undergoes substantial color change with pronounced darkening from a light orangey brown to a deeper mahogany color over time.

View WFI's Color Properties Chart below to compare this specie with other species: WFI's Color Properties Chart

View WFI's Doussie Photo Page for photos of the typical color range & change to be expected: Doussie Photo Page

Hardness:

Doussie is 140% as hard as red oak (1770 on the Janka scale vs. 1260 for red oak).

For hardness comparisons to additional species, please go to: WFI's Species Hardness

Where to Use:

Doussie is used both residentially and commercially wherever the rich look of a lighter mahogany colored floor is desired.

Special Characteristics / Issues Specific to this Species:

Stability: average, similar to Red Oak. For additional information, see:
WFI's Wood Properties Chart on the WFI Downloads page.
Finish Issues: (for site sanding/finishing only) - none known at this time, see:
WFI's Finish Recommendations on the WFI Downloads page before commencing any site finishing.
Safety/Allergic Reaction Issues: Doussie is known to cause both contact dermatitis and respiratory reactions when coming into contact with the dust. Care must be taken when cutting or sanding this wood. Also, wood dust in general can be a hazard. See: WFI's Material Safety on the WFI Downloads page for safety issues with wood dust.
Other Characteristics/Issues specific to this species: none known at this time - see Feedback / Doussie on the WFI Site Map to see what others have experienced with this species.

Technical Information:

Note:

Additional Technical Information on this species can be accessed from the links below:
U.S. Forest Products Laboratory - Doussie Only
U.S. Forest Products Laboratory - to access all species