Curupixa Wood Floors: Curupixa Exotic Wood Flooring Species

Curupixa Wood Flooring

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Curupixa Wood Flooring
Other Names and Species: Apixuna, Caimitillo, Grumixava,Hacano, Moraballi, Riemhout
Origin: Central and South America
Appearance: The sapwood of curupixa wood floors are light brown while the heartwood is brown to pinkish brown in color. The species has a wavy to straight grain, a moderate luster, and is fine textured.
Properties: Curupixa has a moderate to high resistance to fungus. The wood is reported to have no odor and air dries rapidly.
Workability: Curupixa wood floors are easy to saw and work properly. As a wood floor product, this species holds well with both nails and glue. This species sands fairly well and takes a good finish.
Principal Uses: Curupixa uses include flooring, plywood, paneling, window & door framing, and construction.
Hardness:1490 as compared to: Red oak- 1260 & N maple- 1450
(Janka chart)