(Piptadenia
macrocarpa)
Appearance
The overall appearance ranges from red to dark brown, becoming a
deeper red over time. The distinctive black growth rings become less
evident producing an almost uniform dark red floor. Being very hard
this wood is also very durable and long-lasting.
Other common names
Patagonian Rosewood,
Curupay,
Curupayte, Kurupayte, Angico preto, Cebil, Cebil colorado, Curupay-ata, Kurupay-te, Curupaú,
Willca, Curupaí, cebil moro
Curupa-í, Curupa-í pitá Coboba, Cohoba, Yupa, Yopa, Pariká, Kurupa,
Hatax, Jataj.
Noteworthy information
This wood is strong
and highly resistant to decay, fungi and insects. It is used in
marine applications, decking, flooring, outdoor furniture, and
turnery.
Specifications
Unfinished and prefinished 3 1/4" x 3/4" solid hardwood flooring.
No stains used.
Lengths
An average length of 34" to 36" is common with lengths ranging form
12"
to 84".
Color change over time
Significant color change occurs with age. The contrasting light
and dark pieces of the newly sanded and finished wood create a lively
floor, which will mellow over a few months to form a more uniformly
deep red floor. See pictures below.
Finish
This wood works well with most of the commonly used flooring finishes.
Oil-based finishes look particularly nice on this wood as they add a tinge
of yellow which warms the red and gives an attractive overall color.
A water-based finish will not produce the deep red color attained from an
oil-based finish.
For more information on finishing exotic hardwoods refer to
NOFMA and
NWFA indications
on finishing.
The prefinished flooring has a UV cured urethane with aluminum oxide.
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