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(Dipteryx
odorata)
Other names
Cerejeirafla, Cerejeira,
Camaru, Camaru-Ferro, Cambaru, Cambaru-Ferro, Honeywood, Brazilian
Teak, Brazilian Chestnut
Appearance
Light yellow
to tan with dark reddish brown showing through. Once the wood has
matured it becomes an overall dark honey color. This wood
somewhat resembles Burmese Teak.
Specifications
Prefinished and unfinished 3" x 1/2" solid hardwood flooring.
No stains used.
Lengths
12" to 84"
Color change over time
Fresh heartwood is reddish brown or purplish brown with light
yellowish brown or purplish streaks; upon exposure to light it
gradually becomes uniform light brown or honey brown.
Finishing
The unfinished flooring takes a stain and finish well. This
wood has an unpleasant smell while it is being sanded in preparation
for finishing. The prefinished flooring has several coats of UV cured urethane with aluminum oxide.
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