Brazilian Teak flooring, which is often referred to Cumaru, as is a very hard exotic wood with a striking appearance. It has a yellow brown color and can feature reddish hues that all vary light to medium. It will darken slightly with exposure to light over a few months. Cumaru or Brazilian Teak is nearly as dense as Ipe but with a lighter color and slightly more open grain.
Our Brazilian Cherry is available in solid wood ¾” x 3 ¼” and supply varies with other widths. Also Pre-finished Brazilian Teak is available in the 3 ¼” width.
| PRE-FINISHED | Length | Price |
|---|---|---|
| BRAZILIAN TEAK 3/4 X 3 1/4 CLR PF NAT. MB4 | 1'-7' | $5.05 |
| BRAZILIAN TEAK 3/4 X 5 CLR PF NAT. MB4 | 1'-7' | $5.25 |
| Unfinished | Length | Price |
|---|---|---|
| BRAZILIAN TEAK 3/4 X 3 1/4 CLR | 1'-7' | $4.67 |
| BRAZILIAN TEAK 3/4 X 4 CLR | 1'x7' | $4.91 |
Cumaru (Dipteryx odorata)
Common Name(s): Cumaru, Brazilian Teak, Tonka Bean
Scientific Name: Dipteryx odorata
Distribution: Northern South America
Tree Size: 130-160 ft (40-50 m) tall, 3-5 ft (1-1.5 m) trunk diameter
Average Dried Weight: 68 lbs/ft3 (1,095 kg/m3)
Basic Specific Gravity: .86
Hardness: 3,540 lbf (15,750 N)
Rupture Strength: 24,840 lbf/in2 (171,280 kPa)
Elastic Strength: 3,020,000 lbf/in2 (20,830 MPa)
Crushing Strength: 13,460 lbf/in2 (92.8 MPa)
Shrinkage: Radial: 5.0%, Tangential: 7.6%, Volumetric: 12.0%, T/R Ratio: 1.5
From: The Wood Database