Pecan Hardwood Flooring

Pecan is susceptible to frost and decay. The wood remains smooth under friction and is reported to have no odor. Pecan dries quickly and easily but does shrink somewhat in the process. Pecan hardwood flooring is one of the harder options out there. It is a little over a third harder than white oak.

Pecan can cause moderate to severe dulling on cutting surfaces, creating some difficulty to saw properly. Pecan does not respond well to nailing although gluing is satisfactory. Screws seam to be a better option in this species. This species requires some care to obtain a smooth finish and stains well.

The sapwood of pecan is pale brown while the heartwood is reddish-brown in color. The species has a straight, sometimes irregular grain and is coarse in texture.