| Brazilian Walnut (Lapacho) Hardwood FlooringThe heartwood of lapacho (Brazilian Walnut) ranges from olive brown to near black, though it can have lighter or darker markings that are sharply separated from the yellowier sapwood. Lapacho is an oily appearance low-luster wood, fine-to-medium textured, and straight to very irregularly grained. Lapacho, or ipe as it is also commonly referred to as, is an unbelievably durable and hard wood species. This species is very resistant to decay and termite and dry insect attack. Along with its extreme hardness, strength, weight, density, and durability, lapacho is also one of the most stable woods available. However, it is important to over-dry the wood in a kiln to avoid excessive shrinkage when installing. |
