- Wood Flooring Species
Hardwood Flooring - Taun
Item No. | BB-HF-1206 |
Specie | Taun |
Origin | Africa |
Latin name | Pometia spp |
Size | 910 x 123 x 18 mm |
Density | 0.60 - 0.72 g / cm3 |
Trees up to 45 meters, 0.6-0.9 m diameter, pink for heartwood, sometimes purplish; straight and slightly staggered texture, but also wavy texture, fine structure. Taun heartwood is reddish-brown or purple brown, sapwood is light red-brown, usually obvious difference between heartwood and sapwood, a little obvious growth ring. Taun has a golden sheen, no special smell, clear texture, good stability, wear resistant, termite resistant. Taun is the world's best-known precious species. A little heavy and hard. Medium strength, difficult to crack.
Taun flooring is cost-effective flooring. Its stability is similar as merbau. The biggest feature is its high hardness and good temperature flexibility. Taun flooring is suitable for economy renovation and decoration.