Tigerwood (Brazilian Koa)

Tigerwood is a bold species with an orange/reddish brown background with wide dark brownish black striping, which we liken to the striping found in “vanilla fudge” ice cream.
You'll find premium quality in our Prefinished Solid, Unfinished Solid, and Engineered formats.
Appearance
Tigerwood is a boldly striped species which has an orange/reddish brown background with wide dark brownish black striping. View our photo gallery.
Color Range: exhibits a wide range of color/striping. The striping can vary from fine lines to bold “brush strokes”. The background color can range from light tans to darker orange browns.
Color Change: exhibits a large degree of color change with a pronounced darkening of the background under the stripes from an orangey tan to a deep reddish brown color, which then in turn makes the striping less contrasting and more subtle.
Species Details
Botanical Name: Astronium, spp
Lumber Name: Goncalo Alves
Other Names: Brazilian Koa
Grows In: Brazil, Bolivia, Peru, Guatemala, Mexico
Hardness: Tigerwood is 170% as hard as red oak (2160 on the Janka scale vs. 1260 for red oak).
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Tigerwood (Brazilian Koa)
1/2" x 4 3/4"
Prefinished Engineered -
Tigerwood (Brazilian Koa)
3/8" x 3 1/4"
Prefinished Engineered -
Tigerwood (Brazilian Koa)
3/4" x 3 1/4"
Prefinished Solid$5.85 / sq ft -
Tigerwood (Brazilian Koa)
3/4" x 3"
Prefinished Solid -
Tigerwood (Brazilian Koa)
3/4" x 4"
Prefinished Solid -
Tigerwood (Brazilian Koa)
3/4" x 5"
Prefinished Solid$5.95 / sq ft -
Tigerwood (Brazilian Koa)
3/4" x 3 1/4"
Unfinished Solid -
Tigerwood (Brazilian Koa)
3/4" x 3"
Unfinished Solid -
Tigerwood (Brazilian Koa)
3/4" x 5"
Unfinished Solid