Brazilian Cherry Hardwood Hardness

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Brazilian cherry hardwood hardness.

We offer only one superior quality grade clear grade in both prefinished and unfinished formats and several sizes. Brazilian cherry from south america has a brownish red color. Domestically hickory is the hardest hardwood floor we carry. Brazilian cherry known for its hardness and durability this exotic hardwood is a great choice in both residential and commercial installations.

Find the perfect hardwood floor. This does not mean other species are inferior or will not perform well but just simply not as hard as other. The janka scale is used to determine the relative hardness of particular domestic or exotic wood species. Guide to cherry hardwood flooring including popular types such as american brazilian african finishes hardness rating and color matching.

Known for its hardness and durability it is able to withstand aggressive weathering and abuse while still retaining its structural integrity and overall beauty. Jatoba brazilian cherry scientific name. Cherry hardwood flooring is a naturally beautiful wood with a smooth grain. When testing wood in lumber form the janka test is always carried out on wood from the trunk of the tree known as the heartwood and the standard sample according to astm d143 is at 12 moisture content and clear of knots.

Central america southern mexico northern south america and the west indies tree size. With multiple types of cherry woods ways it can be finished and colors it. The hardness of wood varies with the direction of the wood grain. Brazilian cherry is among the most coveted hardwood flooring species due to its physical properties and stunning appearance.

The janka test measures the amount of force required to embed a 0 444 steel ball into the wood to half of its. Brazilian cherry santos mahogany 2 99 solid specials home tips tools hardness chart hardness chart relative hardness of wood flooring species below are listed the relative hardness for numerous wood species used. As the corresponding chart suggests some of the hardest wood floors on the market are exotics brazilian walnut cumaru brazilian teak ipe and lapacho to name a few.