Exotic Wood Floors
The originality of exotic wood floors is incomparable to any other flooring materials. The contrast of extraordinary texture , grain and colors can revolutionize any dull room into a paradise.
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The visual appearances of exotic wood floors are so unique that often designers use it as a focal point of a room. Exotic floors highlight the luxuriance and reflect the personality of a household. Majority of exotic wood flooring is originated, manufactured, and imported from all the over the world.
Popular Species:
Amendoim (Scientific Name: Pterogyne Nitens) originated in Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay. The apperance is very similar to Mahogany- the sapwood is yellow-brown, with the contrast tones of reddish brown of the duramen. Amendoim is considered very hard and durable. This wood is generally used in making delicate furniture but also for cabinetry, hard wood flooring, and interior construction.
American Cherry (Scientific Name: Prunus Serotina) mostly found in the northern states of United States such as Pennsylvania and New York. American Cherry has a fine, silky texture and smooth grain. The colorations are warm hues of amber and pink, but tend to darken over time to a deep auburn. Because of its durability American Cherry is often used for musical instruments and fine furniture.
American Maple (Scientific Name: Acer Saccharum) grows in Canada and the northern US states. This specific species is one of the few that harmonizes beauty and durability.
Angelim Pedra (Scientific Name: Hymenolobium petraeum) originated in Brazil. The grain has crisscross pattern to it, and the texture is coarse. The coloration is light yellowish brown, with shades of pale brown. Angelim Pedra is considered to be a medium-density wood. Often used for flooring, doors, windows, stairs, marine construction, decking, and furniture
Brazilian Redwood (Scientific Name:Manilkara bidentata) mostly found in Central and South America. The grain of this wood is mostly straight, sometimes wavy. The colors vary from white and light brown to darker shades of reddish-brown . Brazilian Redwood is used flooring, cabinetry, furniture, and musical instruments. Brazil comes with offers great selection of breathtaking exotic woods that are used for flooring purposes such as; Brazilian Maple with a variety of yellow, green and black brown hues. Brazilian Teak which resembles the Brazilian Cherry, but is more brown in color, and of course Brazilian Walnut with the richest combination of color varies from mid brown to a dark chocolate brown with red and green hues.
Cameron (Scientific Name: Samanea pedicellaris) originated in Southern Mexico and Central America.Coloration varies from light brown and white to olive-brown. Cameron is considered a medium durability and mostly used for general construction including flooring and sometimes furniture.
Tigerwood (Scientific Name: Astronium fraxinifolium) originated in Latin America, mainly Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay. Amazing color combinations of brownish-white to dirty gray, and reddish-brown to light golden-brown. Tigerwood is considered to be a highly durable wood and typically used for flooring, plywood, paneling and shutters, fine furniture and boat building. Tigerwood truly expresses the beauty of the tropical rainforest.
Wenge ( Scientific Name: Millettia laurentii) found in Central Africa, mostly throughout the Congo and southern regions of Tanzania and Mozambique. Wenge offers a wide variation of colors. This wood is very hard, heavy, and durable and recommended for flooring for areas with high traffic.
There is an overwhelming selection of exotic hardwood flooring available on the market today.
For instance, another popular species is Beaujolais Cherry. It comes in dark brown colors making objects in the room look like they are old but refined. Walking in a room covered with Beaujolais Cherry is like walking into an antique store.
Brazilian Cherry is considered the most bought wood from Brazil, because of its durability and hardness.
Brazilian Hickory is a breathtaking wood that combines different colors to give a great contrast.
The Chianti Cherry has a reputation of a chameleon because this specific wood species also tends to change colors depending on the exposure to light.
Dolcetto Chestnut, Maduro Chestnut and Tiete Chestnut have great color variations to choose from and inexpensive .
Exotic wood floors like Macchiato Pecan, Malbec Walnut, White Oak or Red Oak have a high value and also offers a large color selection.
Santos Mahogany wood is known for its unforgettable richness of colors.
Tauari wood, also known as Brazilian Oak is a light brown wood with a pinkish tint resembling Tiete Rosewood.
Timborana, originated from South America has a light brown color that changes over time to a darker one with red hues.
Each and every species of exotic hardwood flooring has its own individuality and character to it which tends to lure in the elegance and essentiality with its beauty to every room of the house.