(Balfourodendron
riedelianum)
Appearance
White to light yellow when freshly cut, this wood darkens slowly
with age to a rich, deep golden color resembling maple. The grain
of this popular wood is evenly colored, fine and smooth with
almost no visible growth rings.
Other common names
South American Maple, Pau Marfim, Ivory wood.
Specifications
Unfinished and Prefinished 3 1/4" x 3/4" solid hardwood flooring.
No stains used.
Lengths
An average length of 31" to 37" is common with lengths ranging
from 12" to 84".
Color change over time
Exposure to light does not change the color of this floor much, though it
does become slightly darker over the years.
Finish
This wood works well with most of the commonly used flooring finishes.
Oil-based finishes add yellow which some people do not like on light
colored wood, so it might be better to go with a water-based
finish to maintain the natural light color of this wood. Refer to
NOFMA and
NWFA indications
on finishing for more information on finishing exotic hardwoods. |
