Product Details:

• Species: Brazilian Tigerwood
• Thickness: 3/4"
• Grade: Select & Better (Clear Mixed)
• Random Lengths of 12"-84"
• Unfinished Hardwood Flooring
• Warranty: 50 Years

Brazilian Tigerwood (Koa) Hardwood Flooring

There's no escaping the stunning drama that comes from the look and feel of Brazilian Tigerwood (Koa) flooring. This exotic wood species can glam up the design of any home interior, with its vibrant range of colors and contrasting striping. It's also a strong, dense wood, capable of withstanding the demands of everyday wear and tear.

Installation of Brazilian Tigerwood (Koa) in your home provides the durable flooring you need without sacrificing the high-quality character and style you want.

Some Interesting Facts About Brazilian Tigerwood (Koa)

Brazilian Teak, also known as Cumaru, is native to South America. The tree can grow quite large -- up to 120 feet tall and 5 feet wide. It's been used throughout the years for a variety of purposes, from ingredients in cosmetics like soaps, shampoos and perfumes, to the building of outdoor decks, furniture -- and as hardwood flooring.

In addition to hardwood flooring, Brazilian Koa is also made into high-end furniture, cabinetry, and decking, among other goods.

The Benefits of Brazilian Tigerwood (Koa) Harwood Flooring in Your Home

Another name for Brazilian Tigerwood is Koa. This name is quite fitting considering the range of colors this wood species exhibits, from light tans to orange hues, and deep reddish browns. Then there's the dark striping found throughout. The combination of color and contrasting stripes resembles the skin of a tiger. This is a very distinctive characteristic of the hardwood. The color of the flooring naturally darkens with time, adding to its depth, warmth, and charm.

Brazilian Tigerwood (Koa) flooring is also a dense wood, capable of taking the pounding of day-to-day living. In comparison to the industry standard for durability Brazilian Tigerwood (Koa) scales the charts with a score of 2160 (Red Oak = 1290). It's a strong and steady wood, highly resistant to indentations from dropped toys of children and the nails of pets. Like other hardwoods, it’s also easy to clean. Use a cloth mop or vacuum to pick up dirt and debris. Use a damp mop to clean up grime.