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Sapelli floor
Sapelli has an interwoven or wavy grain and fine texture. Its uniform colour through the entire thickness of the wood is a reddish brown or medium purple-brown which can have an average to high variation over time. Its hardness and homogeneity of colour make marks, scratches, and imperfections less obvious.
Colors available
Natural Wood
Finishes available
Semi-gloss
Satin (special order)
Widths available
3¼",
4",
Select & Better
Offers a slight variation of natural wood grain colour. No spots or cracks are permitted. Healthy small knots of less than 1/8'' may be visible as well as less than 1/8'' x 4'' natural streaks. Our minimum lengths are 12'' and maximum 84'' for an average length of 34''.
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The Sapelli
Entandrophragma cylindricum
Sapelli (also known as African mahogany or sapele) is a tropical tree of Africa, found mainly in the Congo Basin. It can grow up to 60 m high on average and up to 94 m under ideal conditions.
Hardness (Janka*)
1500 (16% harder than North American Red Oak)
Origine
Africa