Brazilian Hickory
Technical species specifications for Brazilian Hickory Hardwood Flooring from Fantastic Floor – Discount Exotic and Domestic Hardwood Flooring, Prefinished Solid Flooring, Unfinished Solid Flooring and Engineered Flooring.
Description
Guajuvira/Brazilian Hickory is a very durable, hard and resilient wood species (Patagonula americana) with a distinctive contrast of dark and light coloration that makes the perfect choice whether for a rustic look or high end contemporary. Native to Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay, Guajuvira/Brazilian Hickory’s coloring consists of white to brown hues in the sapwood and many shades of dark browns and almost black hues in the heartwood. Its grain is a mix of irregular patterns and straight grain and finishes with a satin smooth luster. The wood is moderately photosensitive, will patina slightly as it ages.

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Scientific Name, Other Names:
Guajuvira, Brazilian Pecan, Macchiato Pecan
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Fantastic Floor offers Guajuvira/Brazilian Hickory flooring from 1/2″ to 3/4″ thick, 3″ to 5″ wide, and up to 7′ in length. Guajuvira/Brazilian Hickory is available prefinished in both solid and engineered formats.
Applications:
Guajuvira/Brazilian Hickory hardwood flooring, Luxury Furniture, Doors, Windows and Tool Handles. Please note, prefinished solid Guajuvira/Brazilian Hickory flooring and prefinished engineered Guajuvira/Brazilian Hickory flooring are sold in boxes. Guajuvira/Brazilian Hickory flooring must be purchased in full bundles or boxes.
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Tangential Shrinkage:
6.5 %
Radial Shrinkage:
2.8 %
Family:
Boraginaceae
Tree Characteristics:
Guajuvira/Brazilian Hickory trees are deciduous and have serrated leaves with white flowers.
Geographic Area:
Guajuvira/Brazilian Hickory trees grow in Brazil, Paraguay, Bolivia, Argentina and Uruguay.
Color:
Guajuvira/Brazilian Hickory sapwood is abundant and is yellow or ocher in color. Guajuvira/Brazilian Hickory heartwood is dark brown or black-brown, sometimes with pink reflections, usually with abundant black veins forming beautiful designs.
Photosensitivity:
Guajuvira/Brazilian Hickory is moderately sensitive to light exposure.
Luster:
Raw Guajuvira/Brazilian Hickory lumber is somewhat glossy and smooth to the touch.
Grain:
Guajuvira/Brazilian Hickory has a fairly straight grain with an irregular pattern.
Texture:
Guajuvira/Brazilian Hickory has a fine to medium texture.
Drying Characteristics:
Guajuvira/Brazilian Hickory lumber is moderate to difficult to dry with a tendency to check if the conditions are drastic. It is best to acclimate engineered Guajuvira/Brazilian Hickory hardwood flooring for 1 week and solid Guajuvira/Brazilian Hickory hardwood flooring for 2 weeks prior to installation.
Working Characteristics:
Guajuvira/Brazilian Hickory is rated as average for workability. The wood of Guajuvira/Brazilian Hickory offers a beautiful surface for varnishing and combines the appearance of European Oak and American Walnut. It is best to keep relative humidity levels in the home between 35% and 50% when installing Guajuvira/Brazilian Hickory hardwood floors.
Durability Rating:
Guajuvira/Brazilian Hickory is a very durable, hard, and resilient species.




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