The steamed Robinie used for the Karelia hardwood flooring is made of the fast growing Robinia pseudoacacia, also known as wild Acacia and Black Locust. This Robinie species grows in North America, from where it also has been brought to Europe to grow in parks and on roadsides. Robinie has good resistance against air pollution and rot, therefore it is often used in outdoor furniture and boats. Most Robinie species are used for valuable timber; some species are used for furniture, which takes a high polish; and some yield a fragrant timber, and are used for ornamental purposes.
Robinie resists warping, carking, and cupping better than almost all other finished woods. In its natural state Robinie wood is yellow, but it often is steamed, thus gaining a dark colour. Robinie is perfect for building an interior design even for people with the most discriminating of tastes.
Janka-hardness 1600.
When installing Robinie under radiant floor heating, please keep in mind that Robinie expands and contracts more than other species.
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