Caribbean Walnut
Walnut (Caribbean) is 111% as hard as Red Oak (1400 on the Janka scale vs. 1260 for Red Oak).
- Flooring Trade Name
Walnut (Caribbean)
- Botanical Name
Lysiloma, bahamensis
- Lumber Trade Name(s)
Caribbean Walnut
- Origin
North America, Central America
- Description
Walnut (Caribbean) has medium-textured features and is known for its variegated brown coloring, sometimes with faint striping.
- Stability
Walnut (Caribbean) demonstrates an average level of stability, similar to Red Oak.
- Safety/Allergic Reactions
No information available at this time
- Color Change (photo-sensitivity)
Walnut (Caribbean) will exhibit a considerable degree of color change over time. From fresh milled, when the specie exhibits a wide range of tones, Caribbean Walnut will quickly mute down to a more narrow range of medium brown tones, which then continue
- Color Range
Walnut (Caribbean) varies widely in color, which mutes as it ages.
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