Burma Teak Solidwood /Hardwood Flooring /Floor

Country origin: Burma and Thailand naturally and throughout the tropical world Description: True Teak wood floors have been prized for centuries as one of the worlds most durable and stable woods for outdoor use. Traditionally used on boats and in outdoor furniture, Teak has also been widely used for flooring. Teak has a high resistance to decay and termite attack. In fact the oil secreted by the wood is reported to be a natural insect repellant. The wood remains smooth under friction and is reported to have the odor of leather when freshly cut. Color Range: True Teak wood flooring exhibits a wide range of colors when fresh cut, from pale yellows to orange browns with darker striping, all of which mellows into medium brown tones.Color Change: True Teak wood flooring undergoes an extreme degree of color change with pronounced color change from the highly variegated coloring found in material fresh sanded which then darkens to a golden brown with substantial muting of the initial color range over time. Botanical name:Tectona, grandis Hardness:1000 - 1155 as compared to: Red oak- 1260 & N maple- 1450 (Janka chart)