|
Brazilian Cherry Flooring (Jatoba)
Brazilian cherry (known in South America
as Jatoba) is a beautiful, warm toned exotic
wood that has a reddish brown color with
fine dark brown to black streaks that enhance
its luxurious appearance. Over time the wood
ages to a deep, dark red to brown burgundy
color.
If you are thinking of installing
Brazilian
cherry floors, consider the following:
- Brazilian cherry floors can be used in homes
of any age and style. It is suitable for
almost any room in the house, especially
living rooms, dining rooms, family rooms
bedrooms, hallways and stairs. It is fast
becoming the most fashionable choice for
kitchens with hardwood floors.
- Brazilian cherry is extremely strong and
durable. It is more than twice
as hard as
oak and three times as hard
as American cherry.
- This flooring is available from companies
that specialize in exotic woods. It can be
purchased with a super hard factory applied
finish or shipped as unfinished boards. Companion
trim pieces are also available.
- Clean Brazilian cherry floors by vacuuming
or sweeping and occasionally mopping them
with clear water.
If you are concerned about purchasing your
hardwood flooring from a company that adheres
to environmentally responsible harvesting
practices, look for certification by either
Smartwood or the Forest Stewardship Council
(FSC). |
|
|
