Tarara wood is a colorful exotic located in the forests of Brazil and Bolivia. Its heartwood color can be bright yellow to orange with long distinctive streaks of purple, red, and black. Tarara is durable and hard, but also rated as easy to work with, which is why, combined with its inherent attractiveness, it is often a choice for furniture makers. It's grain is irregular and interlocked, and has a lustrous surface with a medium and uniform texture.
Species | Tarara Amarilla, Canarywood |
Botanical Name | Centrolobium microchaete |
Construction | Solid Hardwood Flooring |
Wood Grade | Clear |
Finish | Prefinished |
Finish Gloss | Satin |
Surface Texture | Smooth |
Style - Color Description | Natural FSC |
Color Tone | Light |
Photosensitivity | Tarara will darken very slightly over time. The stronger yellows will mellow towards tans and browns. |
Flooring Size - Spec | 3/4" x 4" x 1-7' |
Net Flooring Size - Spec | 3/4" x 4" x 1-7' |
Wood Grain | Mixed Grain |
Botanical/Common Names | Centrolobium microchaete, Canary Wood |
Unit of Sale | SF Box |
Box - Bundle Size | 18.75 SF per Box |
Wood Condition | KD |