Do you want hardwood flooring that is exotic with many grain variations? You may want to consider Tigerwood. A species we see a lot of homeowners choose, Tigerwood hardwood flooring comes in both solid and engineered varieties. We often recommend IndusParquet, although there are other high quality manufacturers that carry this species as well.
Benefits of Tigerwood Hardwood Flooring
Why Tigerwood? Here are the benefits to using this species of hardwood flooring:
- Tigerwood grows naturally in the in the neotropical forests of Brazil, Bolivia, Peru, Guatemala and Mexico.
- This species can be a sustainable option; just make sure you look for FSC-certified, SFI-certified, South American grown Tigerwood as opposed to wild-cut.
- Tigerwood hardwood flooring has an irregular grain that may be mottled, wavy or interlocked, in addition to a fine texture with a medium to dull luster.
- This species’ color ranges from a pale cream to a rich reddish-orange hue in the dramatic streaking pattern that gives the wood its name. It also darkens as it’s exposed to sunlight, making the hardwood flooring more subtle as it gets older. For examples of this wood, check out our Pinterest board that features Tigerwood trees, flooring and home décor items.
- Tigerwood measures 1850 on the Janka hardness scale and is a heavy, dimensionally stable hardwood flooring material.
- This type of hardwood flooring is fairly easy to maintain with regular sweeping or vacuuming.
- Tigerwood hardwood flooring is a great fit for living rooms, dining rooms, kitchens and baths.
Do you want to know more about this species of hardwood flooring? Come visit our showroom and ask our experts about Tigerwood (or any other species). Make sure you contact us for a free in-home estimate, too!
Photo Credit: IndusParquet