Lacewood
Lacewood is only 67% as hard as Red Oak (840 on the Janka scale vs. 1260 for Red Oak).
- Flooring Trade Name
Lacewood
- Botanical Name
Roupala, brasiliensis
- Lumber Trade Name(s)
Lacewood
- Origin
South America
- Description
Lacewood features straight to wavy graining with a medium to coarse texture, fair luster, unique patterns of eyes, and rays throughout.
- Stability
Lacewood demonstrates an average level of stability, similar to Red Oak.
- Safety/Allergic Reactions
No information available at this time
- Color Change (photo-sensitivity)
Lacewood undergoes a slight muting of the color range found when fresh milled and will darken slightly over time to a medium orange brown.
- Color Range
Lacewood coloring ranges from light tans and browns through to deeper shades of brown.
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