Jatoba: Brazilian Cherry Wood Flooring
Comes from: South America
Colour: an orange / red coloured timber that darkens with age.
Strength: very strong
Texture: fine
Hardness: extremely hard (Brinell Score of 6.7)
Durability: excellent
Stability: stable
Sustainability: insist on FSC timber, otherwise avoid.
Colour: an orange / red coloured timber that darkens with age.
Strength: very strong
Texture: fine
Hardness: extremely hard (Brinell Score of 6.7)
Durability: excellent
Stability: stable
Sustainability: insist on FSC timber, otherwise avoid.
Jatoba is one of the more popular of the exotic hardwoods used for flooring. The colour can vary widely from red/brown to a rich orange or strong red. The colour of a Jatoba wood floor will change dramatically within the first six to twelve months, so bear this in mind when selecting. However, Jatoba is also one of the strongest woods available and is incredibly resistant to dents and scuffs, compared to other hardwoods. Like Ipe, it is a difficult wood to work with, although an experienced company will know this and bear it in mind when charging for fitting.
Shown here: Jatoba Solid Oilwax
