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(Tabebuia heptaphylla)
Appearance
Green Ironwood has a general olive brown hue, often with lighter
yellowish or dark green stripes. The grain varies from straight to
irregular with quite a bit of figure showing in several pieces. Do
not confuse this species with Ipe, which is related to Green Ironwood
but comes from Brazil.
Other common names
Pau d'arco, Taheebo, and Ipe roxo.
Specifications
Unfinished 3 1/4" x 3/4" solid hardwood flooring.
No stains used.
This flooring is not available in a prefinished product.
Lengths
An average length of 35" is common with lengths ranging from 12" to
84".
Color change over time
Over time the overall green tone
changes to a more brown appearance.
Finishing
We suggest using 2 coats of lacquer sanding sealer such as Harco
and then at least 2 coats of oil or water-based polyurethane such as
Duraseal. Do not use an oil-based finish directly onto this wood, as
it will not dry. Test the finish you plan on using on some scrap
boards before applying to the installed floor. Confirm with your installer/finisher before using any of these suggestions.
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