Mazama Hardwood - Caribbean Collection -

Made of non-endangered Central American pinewood in Honduras, Caribbean Heart Pine links the traditional styles of yesteryear with the modern styles of today. As the wood ages, its patina emerges offering a palette of rich vibrant colors ranging from yellow to reds and shades of copper, and finished styles come with a 25-year wear-through warranty.

Mazama Hardwood Caribbean Collection, Natural/Caribbean Heart Pine/Standard/5": Prime quality: The refined quality of this wood along with the pin knots add to the character of the wood Strong and stable: Caribbean Heart Pine's strength and durability is similar to red oak; according to the National Wood Flooring Association, it is 29 percent more stable than oakwood, with a Janka hardness rating of 1,240 lbs (564 kg.) in comparison to Northern red oak's value of 1,290 lbs (585 kg.) Color and photosensitivity: Caribbean Heart Pine is uniform in color over a range from golden brown to red brown heartwood to lighter brown sapwood, which deepens in dark red color over time Size and shape: with a weight of 2.9 lbs/sq. ft. and with 3/4" solid flooring, unfinished planks come in face widths of 3-1/4", 5" (also available in 1/2" thickness) and 7" in 1'-12' nested lengths with an average of 7' and 9" face widths by special request; factory finished planks with an aluminum oxide UV cured 7 step finish come in face widths of 5" in 1'-7' nested lengths with an average of over 4.5'