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Species Information /
Walnut, Caribbean |
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The Species: |
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Flooring Trade Name: Caribbean
Walnut, Mayan Walnut, Aztec Walnut
Botanical Name:
Lysiloma, bahamensis
Lumber Name:
T’zalam
Grows In:
Belize, Mexico & Guatemala
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Products Available in Walnut, Caribbean |
See
page below for a listing of all the products available in this
specie: Products
/ Walnut, Caribbean
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Description: |
| Caribbean
Walnut is a variegated medium to dark brown wood, which can have
reddish to purplish highlights. It is a species whose
beauty is best seen when viewing an expanse of the wood
installed rather than just a few samples. |
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Color Range & Color Change: |
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Color
Range:
Caribbean Walnut exhibits a large degree of color variability in
the species, which tends to mute as it ages.
Color
Change:
Caribbean Walnut will exhibit a considerable degree of color
change over time. From fresh milled, when the specie
exhibits a wide range of tones, Caribbean Walnut will quickly
mute down to a more narrow range of medium brown tones, which
then continue to darken over time.
View WFI's
Color Properties Chart below to compare this specie with other
species:
WFI's
Color
Properties Chart View
WFI's Caribbean Walnut Photo Page for photos of the typical
color range & change to be expected:
WFI's Caribbean Walnut Photo Page
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Hardness: |
Caribbean
Walnut is 110% as hard as red oak (1400 on the Janka scale vs.
1260 for red oak).
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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 wherever its rich look is desired.
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Special Characteristics /
Issues Specific to this Species: |
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Stability:
average, similar to Red Oak. For additional
information, see:
WFI's
Wood Properties Chart
on the WFI Downloads page.
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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.
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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.
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Other Characteristics/Issues specific to this species:
none known at this time - see
Feedback
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Walnut,
Caribbean 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 -
Caribbean Walnut Only
U.S.
Forest Products Laboratory
- to access all species
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