WOOD FLOORINGS - Merbau

Merbau Instia spp Availability: Limited.

COLOR: Heartwood is yellowish to orange-brown when freshly cut, turning brown or dark red-brown upon exposure.

GRAIN: Straight to interlocked or wavy; coarse texture.

VARIATIONS WITHIN SPECIES AND GRADES: Moderate to high variation in color.

SAWING/MACHINING: Sawing is difficult; wood gums saw teeth and dulls cutting edges; carbide tooling recommended.
SANDING: Sands satisfactorily.
NAILING: Good holding ability.
FINISHING: Wood stains black in contact with ferrous metals or moisture.

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