Tigerwood Hardwood Flooring

Known for tiger-like striping in its natural grain, Tigerwood is a specialized exotic hardwood that hails from Brazil, Peru, Bolivia, Guatemala, and Mexico. It is a golden-brown color that can range into reddish brown with irregular black and brown streaks (also known colloquially as "tiger stripes"). This wood's grain is highly irregular as well, with several wavy bands of hard and soft wood in any one plank or block.

This beautiful exotic hardwood is very durable, with a high level of resistance to beetle attacks. Also known as Goncalo Alves, Tigerwood is a bold choice for home or business flooring. It can be finished to a medium luster and will stand up well to wear.

There is a strong degree of color variation from one piece of Tigerwood to another, though, so you should keep this in mind. Your flooring will be very unique, but not as uniform as other woods can be. The background color behind the stripes, especially, can range from light tan to deep brown. This gives every Tigerwood floor a style and grace all its own.

Domestically, Tigerwood has been compared to Beech wood. However, this wood far outshadows Beech visually. InternetLumber.com sells their Tigerwood unfinished, or rough, so you can make it as rich or as rustic as you'd like, depending on your purpose. Either way, you'll have a striking wood that will last a lifetime. Call with questions or comments between 9AM and 6PM EST. The toll-free number is 1-877-769-5747.