Teak Wood Floors
Country
origin: Burma and Thailand naturally and
throughout the tropical world
Description:
True
Teak wood floors have been prized for centuries as one of the worlds most
durable and stable woods for outdoor use. Traditionally used on
boats and in outdoor furniture, Teak has also been widely used for
flooring. Teak has a high resistance to
decay and termite attack. In fact the oil secreted by the wood is
reported to be a natural insect repellant. The wood remains smooth under
friction and is reported to have the odor of leather when freshly cut.
Color
Range: True Teak wood flooring exhibits a wide range
of colors when fresh cut, from pale yellows to orange browns with
darker striping, all of which mellows into medium brown tones.
Color Change: True Teak wood flooring undergoes an extreme degree of
color change with pronounced color change from the highly
variegated coloring found in material fresh sanded which then
darkens to a golden brown with substantial muting of the initial
color range over time.
Botanical
name: Tectona, grandis
Hardness: 1000 - 1155
as compared to: Red oak- 1260 & N maple- 1450
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