Lacewood - Roupala, brasiliensis - Wood Flooring International

Species Information / Lacewood

The Species:

Flooring Trade Name: Lacewood
Botanical Name: Roupala, brasiliensis
Lumber Name: Lacewood
Grows In: Brazil

Products Available in Lacewood

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

Description:

Lacewood is a reddish brown species with an unusual graining pattern which consists of a multitude of "eyes". It is used primarily for accent strips.

Color Range & Color Change:

Color Range: Lacewood offers a medium degree of color range from lighter tan/browns through to darker browns.

Color Change: Lacewood undergoes a slight muting of the color range found when fresh milled and will darken slightly over time to a medium orangey brown.

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

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

Hardness:

Lacewood is only 67% as hard as red oak ( 840 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:

Lacewood is used primarily in accent strips and borders where the many "eyes" found in this unique species are desired for contrasting effect.

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: none known at this time - 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 / Lacewood 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 - Lacewood Only
U.S. Forest Products Laboratory - to access all species