A boldly striped exotic with an orange/reddish-brown background and wide dark brownish-black striping — a look we liken to the striping found in “vanilla fudge” ice cream. Tigerwood (Brazilian Koa) is offered in Premium/A Grade prefinished and unfinished solid as well as engineered formats.
Premium/A Grade
Tigerwood is a boldly striped species which has an orange/reddish-brown background with wide dark brownish-black striping, which we liken to the striping found in “vanilla fudge” ice cream.
Tigerwood, as the name suggests, is a species which exhibits a wide range of color and striping. The striping can vary from fine lines to bold “brush strokes,” and the background color can range from light tans to darker orange browns.
Premium/A Grade. Random lengths as noted.
See it installed in a real home| Finish | Thickness | Width | Lengths | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prefinished | 3/4″ | 3″ | Random 1′–7′ | Solid |
| Prefinished | 3/8″ | 3 1/4″ | Random 1′–4′ | Engineered |
| Prefinished | 1/2″ | 5″ | Random 1′–7′ | Engineered |
| Prefinished | 1/2″ | 5 1/4″ | Random 1′–7′ | Engineered |
| Prefinished | 1/2″ | 4 3/4″ | Random 1′–4′ | Engineered |
3/4″ Solid · 3″ wide · 21 sq ft per box
Prefinished solid Brazilian Koa (Tigerwood) is offered in Premium/A Grade, milled 3/4″ × 3″ in random lengths from 1′ to 7′, packed 21 square feet per box. Its boldly striped character — an orange/reddish-brown background crossed by wide dark brownish-black stripes — makes for a dramatic, high-contrast floor.
3/4″ Solid · Site-finished
Unfinished solid Brazilian Koa (Tigerwood) is also available for those who prefer to sand and finish on site. Contact us for current sizes and availability.
Tigerwood is a boldly striped species which has an orange/reddish-brown background with wide dark brownish-black striping, which we liken to the striping found in “vanilla fudge” ice cream.
Tigerwood, as the name suggests, is a species which exhibits a wide range of color and striping. The striping can vary from fine lines to bold “brush strokes,” and the background color can range from light tans to darker orange browns.
Tigerwood is 170% as hard as red oak (2160 on the Janka scale vs. 1260 for red oak), making it a durable choice for both residential and commercial installations.
Tigerwood, as the name suggests, exhibits a wide range of color and striping. The striping can vary from fine lines to bold “brush strokes,” and the background color can range from light tans to darker orange browns.
Tigerwood exhibits a large degree of color change, with a pronounced darkening of the background under the stripes from an orangey tan to a deep reddish-brown color. This in turn makes the striping less contrasting and more subtle over time.
Real installations of Brazilian Koa flooring by Brazilian Direct customers.
Tell us your square footage for a no-obligation quote — or hold a sample in your hands first.
Request a free price quote - our hardwood flooring experts can guide you every step of the way! Or call us at 888-452-8622
Family-owned importer of Brazilian hardwoods — Since 2002.
Copyright © 2002-2026 Brazilian Direct, Ltd. All rights reserved. FSC Logo and Phrases © 1996 Forest Stewardship Council A.C.