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Brazilian Teak Hardwood Flooring

(Cumaru)

One of our top 3 product choices — Brazilian Teak is among the densest, hardest woods available. Ranging from medium tan brown to dark reddish brown with distinctive black striping, it suits both residential and commercial installations. We offer only clear grade in prefinished and unfinished solid formats.

3540
Janka Hardness Rating 280% harder than Red Oak (1260 lbf)
Brazilian Teak (Cumaru) hardwood flooring installation
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Available Formats & Sizes

All products are clear grade only. Random lengths as noted.

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Solid Hardwood

3/4" thick · Nail or staple-down installation

Specifications

Trade Name
Brazilian Teak
Botanical Name
Dipteryx odorata
Janka Hardness
3540 lbf (280% of Red Oak)
Grade
Clear Grade only
Moisture Content
Dried to 7%
Milling Standard
Comparable to NOFMA
Profile
Tongue & Groove
Finish (Prefinished)
7-coat UV / Aluminum oxide, 35% sheen

Available Sizes

Finish Thickness Width Lengths Avg. Length
Prefinished 3/4" 3 1/4" Random 1′–7′ 39"
Prefinished 3/4" 5" Random 1′–7′ 39"
Unfinished 3/4" 3 1/4" Random to 7′ 38"

Prefinished Format

3/4" Solid · Factory Finished · Micro-beveled four sides

Prefinished Brazilian Teak is our most popular Cumaru format, featuring micro-beveled edges on all four sides. Brazilian Teak is approximately 3 times harder than domestic oak, making it an outstanding choice for heavy-traffic residential and commercial applications.

  • 7-step UV finishing system with aluminum oxide
  • Anti-scratch coatings on the final two layers
  • 35% sheen level
  • Micro-beveled edges on all four sides

Unfinished Format

3/4" Solid · Square Edge Available

Unfinished Brazilian Teak is an excellent choice for new construction. Builders prefer square edge material and unfinished performs better in the active new-construction environment. We sell only clear grade — select grade is not available — ensuring consistent color within acceptable ranges. Dried to 7% moisture content and milled to NOFMA standards.

Species Information

Commercial Designation
Cumaru / Brazilian Teak
Trade Name
Brazilian Teak
Botanical Name
Dipteryx odorata
Other Lumber Names
Cumaru, Almendrillo
Geographic Origin
Brazil, Bolivia, Peru, Costa Rica
Janka Hardness
3540 lbf — 280% as hard as Red Oak (1260 lbf)

Brazilian Teak (Cumaru) is one of our top 3 product choices, distinguished by exceptional hardness and density. It is one of the densest woods available and suits both residential and commercial installations. Those who prefer brown tones over warmer Brazilian Cherry tones often choose Brazilian Teak.

The color ranges from a medium tan brown to a dark reddish brown, with some pieces offering distinctive black striping. The clear grade offers very minimal color and grain variation, ensuring a consistent and beautiful floor.

Brazilian Direct employs sustainable forestry practices, including environmentally and socially responsible sourcing from mills in Brazil that remove only what will regenerate between harvests.

Further Technical Data → U.S. Forest Products Laboratory

Color Change Over Time

Brazilian Teak has a very muted color change that occurs over several months. Unlike most exotic hardwoods that undergo dramatic shifts, Cumaru darkens only slightly — and the result is a more uniform color range across the floor rather than increased variation.

Tan Brown
Medium Reddish Brown
Dark Reddish Brown / Black Stripe

The clear grade Brazilian Teak exhibits very minimal color and grain variation. The initial color palette ranges from a medium tan brown to a dark reddish brown, with some pieces offering a black striping effect that adds visual character.

After a few months of light exposure, the floor will darken slightly and the overall color range becomes more cohesive. This minimal color change is one of the reasons customers choose Brazilian Teak — it largely avoids the sun-bleaching or dramatic color shifts common in other exotic species.

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