Its exceptional hard surface resists the wear and tear of life and creating a patina look, which deepens in both colour and hue transforming Jatoba into a beauty second to none. Jatoba belongs to the "luxury" category of wood flooring.
Jarrah is deep reddish brown and turns darker after installation. Sapwood is clearly lighter in colour than heartwood. Only heartwood is used for wood flooring. Grain pattern is medium to coarse and mostly interlocked. Brazilian Cherry - Jatoba (Hymenaea courbaril ) is used for Karelia wood flooring. Jatoba grows in Central and Latin America. Jatoba grows to a height of approximately 131 ft with a trunk diameter of 59-71 in.
Janka-hardness 2350.
Jatoba may contain small amounts of resin, which shows as light spots on the wood's surface.
When installing Jatoba under radiant floor heating, please keep in mind that Jatoba expands and contracts more than other species.
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