FSC Muiracatiara is available in large quantities in the forests of Precious Woods, located in the Amazon region of Brazil. The trees have a diameter till about 0,6 -1,0 m, with a straight and cylindrical shape and a trunk of about 14-18 m. The sapwood is about 4-10 cm wide
Appearance:
The heartwood has a light orange brown colour, with an irregular pattern of black stripes, which makes it very decorative. After exposure Muiracatiara darkens to (dark) red brown. The sapwood is easy to distinguish. The grain is mainly straight. The texture is fine.
Working properties:
Machining goes well, despite the high density. The surface gets very smooth with a greasy touch. The results with gluing and finishing are good. Pre-drilling is recommended. Drying goes relatively easy, but must be done with care to avoid checking.
Durability:
Durable till very durable
Uses:
Muiracatiara is often used because of the decorative appearance, but also due to the typical hardwood properties (durable and hard).
interior: e.g. flooring/parquet, furniture and music instruments
exterior: e.g. boardwalks and constructions
Appearance:
Examples:
Parquetfloor in PC Hooftstraat, Amsterdam (NL)
Terras of restaurant in Appenzell (CH)
Ask us for more detailed information:
Precious Woods Europe BV
Weypoort 75
2415 BZ Nieuwerbrug a/d Rijn
The Netherlands
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