Exotic Hardwood Lumber

Exotic hardwood lumber can be used to add a unique accent to flooring, kitchen cabinets or even fine furniture. Species of wood such as cocobolo, makore and kingwood come from all over the world, giving woodworkers an opportunity to create something new and beautiful. Some typical origins of these hardwoods include Mexico, Brazil, Africa and Australia.

The cocobolo hardwood, which is forested in Mexico and Central America, is popular because of the unbelievably colored wood, which has a variety of pretty colors. Some typical colors that can be found in the heartwood of this exotic hardwood lumber include yellow, orange, purple, red and black. Because of the high oil content in cocobolo, it shines to a magnificent finish and it repels damaging insects.

Along the coastal region that runs between Sierra Leone and Cameroon grows the makore tree. This African hardwood is often used to create parquet flooring, decorative veneers, inlay work and furniture. The color of the heartwood varies from pink to reddish-brown, although sometimes the wood can look more red in color. After it has been in the sunlight for some time, it tends to take on a more chocolate-purple color.

Each species of exotic hardwood lumber made available at Internet Lumber has its own identifying characteristics that make it special and unmatched. Savvy woodworkers take advantage of this amazing selection to create truly unique works of art. In fact, you'll find over 30 exotic species of wood to choose from at Internet Lumber. Check them out online or give them a call at (877) 769-5747 to get more information. You can also reach them via fax at (336) 217-7981.