Canarywood Specifications
Canary wood is one of the most visually appealing hardwoods you might ever see. Bold striping and lusturous yellows, golds and brown colors create a welcoming atmosphere with instant visual intrigue. But, what else makes this exotic flooring option so appealing?
Here are some technical facts about Canarywood flooring that showcase this hardwood's uniqueness:
Country of Origin |
South America (Brazil) |
Botanical Name |
Centrolobium Spp |
Other Names |
Canary, Amarillo Lagarto, Araruva, Pau Rainham, Putumuju, Tarara Amarilla |
Mechanical Properties |
This medium density wood has low bending and resistance to shock loads, low stiffness and medium crushing strength. It also has a medium steam bending classification. |
Janka Hardness |
2200 (Harder than domesit oak, ash, and maple flooring) |
Working Properties |
It is easy to work with hand and power tools and can be planed to a very smooth finish. Nailed, screwed and glued joints hold perfectly, and it can be stained, polished or painted and holds hard enamels. |
Durability |
It is moderately resistant to preservative treatment and the sapwood is permeable. |
Seasoning |
Kiln dries easily and well with no risk of checking or warping, and air dries with little degradation. Small movement in service. |
Uses |
Pattern making, musical instruments, carving, cabinetmaking, interior fittings, light construction, interior trim for boats, toys, doors. It is also used for plywood and core stock. Selected logs are sliced for veneers. |
Comments |
Not to be confused with the softwood known as "Whitewood". |
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