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Species Information /
Walnut, Brazilian |
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The Species: |
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Flooring Trade Name: Brazilian Walnut
Botanical Name:
Tabebuia, spp
Lumber Name:
Ipe, Cortez
Grows In:
Brazil, Bolivia, Peru, Venezuela, Guatemala
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Products Available in Walnut, Brazilian |
See
page below for a listing of all the products available in this
specie: Products
/ Walnut, Brazilian
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Description: |
| Brazilian
Walnut is very hard dense wood with a deep rich brown coloration
and exceedingly fine graining. |
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Color Range & Color Change: |
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Color
Range:
Brazilian Walnut color range varies considerably based on where
it grows. It can vary from a light yellowish tan color
with greenish overtones to an almost blackish brown. WFI
offers Brazilian Walnut in the medium brown tones.
Color
Change:
Brazilian Walnut when freshly milled will
exhibit a large range of coloration, which
will quickly mute into a more uniform range
which then will darken over time to a medium
to dark brown color.
View WFI's
Color Properties Chart below to compare this specie with other
species:
WFI's
Color
Properties Chart View
WFI's Brazilian Walnut Photo Page for photos of the typical color range & change to be expected:
WFI's Brazilian Walnut Photo Page
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Hardness: |
Brazilian
Walnut is 290% as hard as red oak (3680 on the Janka scale vs.
1260 for red oak).
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| For hardness comparisons
to additional species, please go to:
WFI's
Species
Hardness
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Where to Use: |
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used residentially or commercially. With its extreme hardness it is
an ideal commercial floor choice.
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Special Characteristics /
Issues Specific to this Species: |
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Stability:
Brazilian
Walnut is one of the world’s most stable woods down to a 10%
equilibrium point and then becomes very unstable below that.
When installed in dry areas it will shrink considerably unless
it has been “over dried” in the kilning process.
Extreme care should be taken when installing this specie to
purchase it only from sources who dry it properly and then to
properly equalize it prior to installation. For additional
information, see:
WFI's
Wood Properties Chart
on the WFI Downloads page.
Finish Issues: (for site sanding/finishing only) -
Oil finishes may
react adversely/not dry when used on Brazilian Walnut. Also stains
may change color when used on Brazilian Walnut. ALWAYS test the finish you propose
to use FIRST on test pieces to insure compatibility, see:
WFI's
Finish Recommendations on the WFI Downloads page
before commencing any site finishing. -
Safety/Allergic Reaction Issues:
Brazilian
Walnut has been known to cause respiratory and contact dermatitis allergic
reactions. Care should be taken when exposed to the dust of
Brazilian Walnut - see:
WFI's
Material Safety on
the WFI Downloads page for safety issues with wood dust.
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Other Characteristics/Issues specific to this species:
none known at this time - see
Feedback
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Walnut,
Brazilian on the WFI
Site Map to see what others have experienced with this
species.
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Technical Information: |
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Note: |
Additional Technical Information
on this species can be accessed from the links below:
U.S. Forest Products Laboratory -
Brazilian Walnut Only
U.S.
Forest Products Laboratory
- to access all species
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