Hardwood Flooring Species - Bloodwood


See also: Samples May Look Different Than Others
Hardness: 2900
Stability: Average
Colors: Orange reds
Color Changes: Mild from orange red to deep reds

 

West India Wood Bloodwood

West India Wood Company
Bloodwood hardwood sample
 

Origin of Bloodwood- Venezuela, Peru, Panama, Brazil
Botanical Name(s)- Brosimum, rubescens
Trade Name(s)- Bloodwood, Satinae, Cardinalwood, Pau Brazil
Other Uses In Industry- Furniture, guitars, decorative veneers, marquetry, and inlaid items.

Similar Colors

• Padouk
• Bolivian Rosewood

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

From Our Readers:

Swirl Marks on Bloodwood Floor

Question: Can you help to determine why these guys can't get these whirly marks out of my brand new Bloodwood floor?

Reply: Chances are they may have not spent the necessary time taking care of edger marks around the perimeter. Considering Bloodwood is quite hard these marks become harder to remove during the screening process compared to a softer hardwood.

High Gloss Finish. Why Did I Choose It?

Question: Can anything be done with the high gloss finish I chose for my Bloodwood floor? Call me crazy or flog me, I made a huge mistake.

Reply: The sheen level can be changed with a screen and coat process. Have you seen our pages on screening hardwood floors?

Other Sources For Bloodwood?

Question: I've heard too many scary reports about L.Liquidators and wondered if there are other companies that sell Bloodwood?

Reply: Several sources include WFI (Wood flooring International) who offer a select grade or Pennington Hardwoods that sell a clear grade Bloodwood. Also the West India Wood Company. All can be found on the web.