On this Wood Properties Chart we list three different
properties:
- Finish Problems - based on our experience and the feedback from
installers/finishers we attempt to warn of potential problems.
However, since finish formulations are being changed all the time,
it is imperative to always test your proposed finish choice first on
test pieces to insure compatibility. DO NOT rely on these
recommendations/warnings alone ! Also, see
our On Site Finish Instructions for detailed instructions
when site finishing certain exotic woods.
- Allergic Reaction Potential - based on our experience and
Reference Books written specifically on this subject, many woods can
cause allergic reactions in those who sand/cut the wood and come in
contact with the dust. See our
Material Safety Data for complete details.
- Stability - based on our experiences over the years we attempt to
rate how stable each wood is i.e., how much it shrinks/swells
when it picks up/gives off moisture. 1 = very stable, 2 =
average & similar to red oak, and 3 = unstable and in very dry
climates prone to shrinking. As always, when installing solid
woods be sure to follow our
Installation Instructions to insure a successful
installation.
We invite users of these species to comment on their experiences and
read about others
experiences with these woods in
Installer Feedback.
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Domestic Species - to North America |
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Flooring Trade Name
|
Link
to
Installer Feedback |
Botanical Name |
Finish
Problems #1 |
Allergic
Potential #2 |
Stability |
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Ash, White |
Feedback
/ Ash, White |
Fraxinus,
excelsior |
none known
|
R |
2 |
|
Cherry,
N. American |
Feedback
/ Cherry, N. American |
Prunus, serotina |
none known |
D |
2 |
|
Maple,
N. American |
Feedback
/ Maple, N. American |
Acer, saccharum |
none known |
D |
3 |
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Oak, Red |
Feedback
/ Oak, Red |
Quercus,
rubra |
none known |
D |
2 |
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Oak, White |
Feedback
/ Oak, White |
Quercus, alba |
none known |
D |
2 |
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Walnut,
N. American |
Feedback
/ Walnut, N. American |
Juglans, nigra |
none known |
D & R |
2 |
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Imported Species - to North America
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| Flooring
Trade Name |
Link
to
Installer Feedback |
Botanical Name |
Finish
Problems #1 |
Allergic
Potential #2 |
Stability |
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Afrormosia |
Feedback
/ Afrormosia |
Pericopsis, elata |
none known |
D & R |
1 |
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Amendoim |
Feedback
/ Amendoim |
Pterogyne,
nitens |
none known |
none known |
2 |
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Angelique |
Feedback
/ Angelique |
Dicorynia, guianensis |
none known |
D & R |
2 |
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Ash,
Silky |
Feedback
/ Ash, Silky |
Couratari,
spp |
none known |
none known |
2 |
Ash,
Victorian
(Oak, Tasmanian) |
Feedback
/ Ash, Victorian
(Oak, Tasmanian) |
Eucalyptus, delegatensis |
none known |
D |
3 |
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Beech,
European |
Feedback
/ Beech, European |
Fagus,
slyvatica |
none known |
none known |
3 |
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Bloodwood |
Feedback
/ Bloodwood |
Brosimum,
rubescens |
none known |
none known |
2 |
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Brushbox,
Northern |
Feedback
/ Brushbox, Northern |
Tristania, spp |
none known |
none known |
2 |
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Bubinga |
Feedback
/ Bubinga |
Guibourtia, demeusei |
none known |
D |
2 |
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Cherry,
Bolivian |
Feedback
/ Cherry, Bolivian |
Manilkara,
bidentata |
oil |
D & R |
2 |
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Cherry, Brazilian |
Feedback
/ Cherry, Brazilian |
Hymenaea, courbaril |
none known |
none known |
2 |
Cherry,
Caribbean
(Mayan/Aztec) |
Feedback
/ Cherry, Caribbean
(Mayan/Aztec) |
Lonchocarpus, castilloi |
none known |
none known |
1 |
| Flooring
Trade Name |
Link
to
Installer Feedback |
Botanical Name |
Finish
Problems #1 |
Allergic
Potential #2 |
Stability |
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Cherry,
Chilean |
Feedback
/ Cherry, Chilean |
Nothofagus,
dombeyi |
none
known |
none
known |
2 |
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Chestnut |
Feedback
/ Chestnut |
Castanea,
sativa |
none known |
R |
2 |
|
Chestnut, Southern |
Feedback
/ Chestnut, Southern |
Sweetia, panamensis |
none known |
none known |
2 |
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Cypress, Australian |
Feedback
/ Cypress, Australian |
Callitrus, glauca |
oil |
R |
1 |
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Doussie |
Feedback
/ Doussie |
Afzelia, spp |
none known |
D & R |
2 |
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Gum, Sydney Blue |
Feedback
/ Gum, Sydney Blue |
Eucalyptus, saligna |
none known |
none known |
2 |
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Iroko/Kambala |
Feedback
/ Iroko/Kambala |
Chloraphora,
excelsa |
none known |
D & R |
2 |
|
Jarrah |
Feedback
/ Jarrah |
Eucalyptus,
marginata |
none known |
none known |
2 |
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Kempas |
Feedback
/ Kempas |
Koompassia, malaccensis |
none known |
none known |
3 |
| Flooring
Trade Name |
Link
to
Installer Feedback |
Botanical Name |
Finish
Problems #1 |
Allergic
Potential #2 |
Stability |
|
Lacewood |
Feedback
/ Lacewood |
Roupala, brasiliensis |
none known |
none known |
2 |
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Mahogany, Honduran |
Feedback
/ Mahogany, Honduran |
Swietenia, macrophylla |
none known |
D & R |
1 |
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Mahogany, Royal |
Feedback
/ Mahogany, Royal |
Pithecellobium, arboreum |
none known |
none known |
2 |
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Mahogany, Santos |
Feedback
/ Mahogany, Santos |
Myroxylon, balsamum |
none known |
R |
1 |
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Maple, Brazilian |
Feedback
/ Maple, Brazilian |
Balfourodendron,
riedelianum |
none known |
none known |
2 |
Maple,
Patagonian
(Brazilian) |
Feedback
/ Maple, Patagonian (Brazilian) |
Balfourodendron,
riedelianum |
none known |
none known |
2 |
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Merbau |
Feedback
/ Merbau |
Intsia, spp |
none known |
none known |
1 |
|
Padauk, African |
Feedback
/ Padauk, African |
Pterocarpus, soyauxii |
none known |
D & R |
2 |
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Pine,
Heart |
Feedback
/ Pine, Heart |
Pinus,
caribaea |
oil |
none known |
2 |
| Flooring
Trade Name |
Link
to
Installer Feedback |
Botanical Name |
Finish
Problems #1 |
Allergic
Potential #2 |
Stability |
|
Purpleheart |
Feedback
/ Purpleheart |
Peltogyne,
spp |
none known |
D & R |
1 |
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Rosewood,
Bolivian |
Feedback
/ Rosewood, Bolivian |
Machaerium,
sclieroxylon |
oil |
D & R |
2 |
|
Rosewood,
Caribbean |
Feedback
/ Rosewood, Caribbean |
Metopium, browneii |
none known |
D & R |
2 |
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Rosewood,
Honduran |
Feedback
/ Rosewood, Honduran |
Dalbergia, Stevensonii |
oil |
D & R |
2 |
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Rosewood,
Patagonian |
Feedback
/ Rosewood, Patagonian |
Piptadenia, macrocarpa |
none known |
none known |
2 |
|
Rosewood,
Tiete |
Feedback
/ Rosewood, Tiete |
Guibourtia,
chodatianal |
none known |
none known |
2 |
|
Shedua/Mutenye |
Feedback
/ Shedua/Mutenye |
Guibourtia, arnoldiana |
none known |
none known |
2 |
|
Tamarind |
Feedback
/ Tamarind |
Dialium, guianense |
none known |
none known |
2 |
|
Teak,
Brazilian |
Feedback
/ Teak, Brazilian |
Dipteryx,
odorata |
none known |
D |
3 |
| Flooring
Trade Name |
Link
to
Installer Feedback |
Botanical Name |
Finish
Problems #1 |
Allergic
Potential #2 |
Stability |
|
Teak,
True |
Feedback
/ Teak, True |
Tectona, grandis |
oil |
D & R |
1 |
|
Tigerwood |
Feedback
/ Tigerwood |
Astronium, spp |
none known |
D |
2 |
|
Timborana |
Feedback
/ Timborana |
Piptadenia,
suaveolens |
none known |
none known |
1 |
|
Walnut,
Brazilian |
Feedback
/ Walnut, Brazilian |
Tabebuia, spp |
oil |
D & R |
3 |
Walnut,
Caribbean
(Mayan/Aztec) |
Feedback
/ Walnut, Caribbean |
Lysiloma,
bahamensis |
none known |
none known |
2 |
|
Walnut,
Patagonian |
Feedback
/ Walnut, Patagonian |
Tabebuia, heptaphylla |
oil |
D & R |
3 |
|
Walnut,
Peruvian |
Feedback
/ Walnut, Peruvian |
Juglans, neotropica |
none known |
none known |
2 |
|
Wenge |
Feedback
/ Wenge |
Milletia, laurentii |
oil |
D & R |
1 |
|
Zebrawood |
Feedback
/ Zebrawood |
Microberlina, brazzavillensis |
none known |
R |
3 |
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Finish
Problems #1
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Allergic
Potential #2
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