Brazilian Walnut Hardwood Flooring

Specifications

Trade Name

Brazilian Walnut

Botanical Name

Tabebuia spp.

Janka Hardness

3680 lbf (290% 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

Prefinished Format

3/4″ Solid · Factory Finished · Micro-beveled four sides · 35% sheen

Prefinished Brazilian Walnut features a 7-step UV finishing system with aluminum oxide and anti-scratch coatings on the final layers. Micro-beveled edges on all four sides. At 3680 on the Janka scale, Brazilian Walnut is approximately 3 times harder than domestic oak — an exceptional choice for high-traffic commercial and residential floors that need to last a lifetime.

• 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 Walnut offers exceptional value for new construction projects where sand-and-finish flexibility is needed. The single clear grade ensures consistent color within an acceptable range. We dry our Ipe to 7% moisture content and mill it to NOFMA standards, with a precise tongue-and-groove profile for minimal overwood. As the densest and hardest product we offer, it will last a lifetime or more.

Species Information

Brazilian Walnut (Ipe) is the densest wood in the Brazilian Direct collection and among the densest available anywhere. It is known for exceptional resistance to wood-boring insects, fungi, and heavy wear — making it a top choice for customers who demand maximum durability in both residential and commercial settings.

The heartwood is olive brown to blackish, often with lighter or darker striping, sometimes covered with a fine yellow powder when freshly milled. The sapwood is sharply demarcated, whitish or yellowish. The result is a deep, dark floor with extraordinarily fine, tight grain that stands apart from other exotic hardwoods.

Brazilian Direct’s mills in Brazil use sustainable forestry practices — environmentally and socially responsible sourcing that ensures only what will regenerate between harvests is removed.

Further Technical Data → U.S. Forest Products Laboratory

Color Change Over Time

Brazilian Walnut has a relatively subtle and gradual color change compared to species like Brazilian Cherry. When freshly milled, the floor can exhibit a wide range of coloration — from light yellowish tan with greenish overtones to near-blackish brown. Over time, these tones mute toward a more uniform palette, then settle into a medium to dark brown.

Brazilian Direct selects and stocks medium brown tones only — avoiding the extreme light or near-black ends of the spectrum. This means your floor will start with good uniformity and settle further as the color range narrows over the first several months.

Unlike Brazilian Cherry, the color change in Brazilian Walnut does not dramatically alter the floor’s appearance. The transition is more of a settling and deepening rather than a wholesale transformation, which appeals to customers who want a predictable end result.