Wood Floor Species

There are more and more types of wood floors(KELAI WOOD) on the market, and the classification methods of wood floors in the market are also different. First, we categorize the descriptions according to the source of the raw materials. Mainly distributed in South America, Southeast Asia, Russia, Africa and Canada.

South American Wood:

About South America:

It belongs to the cold temperate zone, the air is dry, and the trees grow slowly. In order to obtain the "grown substance", a longer growth period is required. The fiber layer catheter is fine, and it is not easy to absorb water after processing and drying(KELAI WOOD. South American materials have excellent comprehensive properties, good stability, good texture, clear, greasy, anti-corruption, and insect-proof. This is the best option. South American wood is also the best-- Paraguayan wood, and less so in Brazil. Paraguayan wood such as:heavy ant wood (red sandalwood), Paraguay golden sandalwood, balsam, etc., Brazilian wood such as: Brazilian golden sandalwood, white ivory, Ibe (Pteran).

South American species(KELAI WOOD):

IPE  Wing  Bean Iron Wire Cherry Wood Balsam Dal Jade Core White Ivory Brazilian Golden Altar

South American species and characteristics:



IPE:

Origin: Brazil; Scientific name of South American wood; English name Ipe; Alias: South American sandalwood(KELAI WOOD), green heart wood, red sandalwood, golden ivory, red sandalwood, Brazilian sandalwood, Iraqi shell, horn

Features: Native to the Amazon River Basin in South America. The wood is hard and dense, with good stability(KELAI WOOD); and its corrosion resistance, abrasion resistance, fire resistance; extremely resistant to termite fungi; simple color, elegant texture; light brown, slightly olive or red, thick texture, structure It is greasy, the texture is staggered, the difference between the heartwood and the heartwood is obvious; the stability is good and not easy to deform, the material is dark in color, beautiful in appearance, and the wood(KELAI WOOD) processing performance is quite good. Good performance in sawing, sanding, punching and peeling. Suitable for high-end furniture, floors, etc.





Sweet winged beans:

Origin: Brazil, Venezuela; scientific name of fragrant pigeon pea

Features: It is a tall tree with shiny wood(KELAI WOOD), staggered texture, slightly uniform; fine structure, no cracking, small deformation, large and beautiful pattern, clear and pleasing texture, heavy wood, high strength, light reddish-brown heartwood, resistant to Strong corrosive, dry, medium speed; no special smell and taste; strong wear resistance, not damaged by termites and marine drilling animals; difficult to process due to hard wood(KELAI WOOD), but can be smoothed by sawing, planing, drilling The surface; wear resistance, good stability, suitable for my country's coastal areas and humid environments. Mainly used in shipbuilding, high-end furniture, flooring, etc. The wooden floor it processes is beautiful and generous, and is deeply loved by people from all walks of life.





iron wire:

Origin: Brazil; scientific name iron wire, alias: Brazilian red sandalwood, ancient red sandalwood, beautiful pomelo, Peruvian brown sandalwood(KELAI WOOD)

Features: small color difference, bright luster, no special smell, heavy wood, high strength, corrosion resistance, termite resistance, good wear resistance, the most typical red solid wood floor. The difference between heartwood and sapwood is clear. The heartwood is purple to reddish-brown, and the sapwood is light in color, straight in texture and uniform in structure. Bulk material, the growth ring is not obvious, the wood is heavy, the strength is high, the material is good, and the color is uniform. Less contraction and more stability are traditionally loved by the Chinese people. Decorative designers often choose to use it.



Cherry wood(KELAI WOOD):

The heartwood of cherry wood varies in color from bright red to reddish brown, and darkens after sun exposure. Instead, its white wood is creamy white. Cherry wood has a fine, even texture, smooth texture, and naturally contains brown spots and tiny gum pockets. Cherry wood has medium density, good bending properties, low rigidity, moderate strength and impact resistance. Cherry heartwood is a rot-resistant wood. Its white wood will be eaten by common furniture beetles, and its heartwood(KELAI WOOD) will have a moderate penetration of preservative treatments.