Tamarind - Dialium, guianense

Species Information / Tamarind

The Species:

Flooring Trade Name: Tamarind
Botanical Name: Dialium, guianense
Lumber Name: Tamarindo
Grows In: Brazil & other areas in South & Central America

Products Available in Tamarind

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

Description:

Tamarind is a wood very similar in color and graining to Brazilian Cherry except that it is more uniform in color, which is an orange-brown.

Color Range & Color Change:

Color Range: Tamarind is very uniform in color with little variation when sourced from Brazil.

Color Change: Tamarind will darken over time from a tan salmon color when fresh milled to a darker reddish brown.

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

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

Hardness:

Tamarind is 230% as hard as red oak (3000 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:

Tamarind may used residentially or commercially wherever a uniform orangish red-brown color 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: 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 / Tamarind 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 - Tamarind only
U.S. Forest Products Laboratory - to access all species