BloodwoodBloodwood is an exotic tree that grows in the forests of South America. As its name suggests, the heartwood of this tree is red, with variations in color that range from a deep crimson color to a pinkish red. This exotic wood is popular not only for its color, but for its extreme durability. It is very resistant to insect damage and decay, it is twice as hard as maple, and it has a high crushing and bending strength.
These qualities, along with its beautiful, polished appearance, make it an ideal material for wood floors. When using bloodwood to create wood floors, it is wise to use water based finished to avoid darkening or yellowing of the color. This step ensures that your floor will look like new for a long time.
Internet Lumber has large quantities of exotic lumber from all over the world. In addition to bloodwood, their customers will find bocote, ipe, ebony and purpleheart. There are approximately fifty different species to choose from, in convenient shapes and sizes. Bloodwood, for example, is sold as lumber, turning squares and pen blanks. If you are looking for bloodwood to complete a few small projects, the 20 board foot HobbyPak has everything that you will need.
Internet Lumber is revolutionizing the way that people buy lumber. They have made it easy for both hobbyists and professional woodworkers to purchase exactly what they need, without having to make a special trip to the lumber yard. If you have any questions or concerns, they can be reached toll-free at (877) 769-5747 or via fax at (336) 217-7981.