If you vision includes hardwood floors with a distinctive look, you may be interested in exotic species that come from places other than North America. At Ralph’s Hardwood Floors, we gladly source exotic hardwoods from across the globe for our clients who are looking for something with a little extra flare in their floors.
In some cases, exotic floors have that little something extra to complement a particular element of interior design, such as a distinctive piece of furniture or a windowed wall.
In addition to their unique character, some of the leading exotic woods are extremely hard compared to domestic species—making them more resistant to wear and tear.
Some of the best selling exotic species that we offer are:
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Asian Walnut. Also known as Acacia, features a beautiful blend of colors and tones ranging from dark reddish brown to light creams. Beautiful and very durable.
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Cumaru. Commonly known as Brazilian teak. Tough and dense wood with great color variation. Somewhat interlocked grain and a wavy coarse texture.
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Spotted Gum. Varied colors...pale gray browns, soft creams, rich chocolate brown. Very durable with wavy grain, portraying an attractive fiddle-back effect.
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Brazilian Walnut. Durable and pleasing to the eye. Heartwood ranges from light to dark olive brown, with contrasting cream, grey, and warm brown tones.
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Bamboo. A renewable species, durable with a clean appearance. An alternative to traditional wood.
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Santos Mahogany. Beautiful variations of deep reddish-browns, once aged, remain constant over time. Tight grain serves as an exquisite accent to the rich color with its fine, distinctive strokes.
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Brazilian Cherry. Breathtaking reddish-brown heartwood lined by black bands. Floor darkens over time and is extremely durable.
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Amendoim. Creamy-brown tones, beautiful luster, and wavy grain, combine to create visual warmth.
