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Premium Brazilian Hardwood · Est. 2002

Santos Mahogany Hardwood Flooring

Cabreuva — Myroxylon balsamum

Our second-most popular hardwood import from Brazil. A rich, dark mahogany-colored wood, Santos Mahogany is a superior choice to domestic mahogany given its exceptional hardness and color fastness. We offer only Premium/A Grade (clear grade) in prefinished, unfinished, and engineered formats.

Santos Mahogany hardwood flooring installation Premium/A Grade · Clear Grade Only
2200
Janka Hardness Rating175% harder than Red Oak (1260 lbf)
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Why Santos Mahogany

Santos Mahogany is a rich, dark mahogany-colored wood and a superior choice to genuine mahogany given its hardness and color stability. Our clear grade has very minimal color and grain variation, ensuring a consistent, beautiful floor.

The color range varies between a light orange/brown with yellowish overtones to a dark reddish/purplish brown. The majority of floor pieces display a medium to dark orange/brown mahogany tone.

Available Formats & Sizes

All products are Premium/A Grade, clear grade only. Random lengths as noted.

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Solid · Prefinished3/4″ × 3¼″Random 1′–7′ (avg 39″)Nail / staple-downRequest pricing
Solid · Prefinished3/4″ × 5″Random 1′–7′ (avg 39″)Nail / staple-downRequest pricing
Solid · Unfinished3/4″ × 3¼″Random to 7′ (avg 39″)Site-finishedRequest pricing
Solid · Unfinished3/4″ × 4″Random to 7′Site-finishedRequest pricing
Solid · Unfinished3/4″ × 5″Random to 7′Site-finishedRequest pricing
Engineered1/2″ × 5″Random 1′–7′Glue / float / stapleRequest pricing

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Specifications

Trade Name
Santos Mahogany
Botanical Name
Myroxylon balsamum
Janka Hardness
2200 lbf (175% of Red Oak)
Grade
Premium/A Grade (Clear) only
Moisture Content
Dried to 7%
Milling Standard
Comparable to NOFMA
Profile
Tongue & Groove
Finish (Prefinished)
7-coat UV / Aluminum oxide, 35% sheen

Available Sizes

FinishThicknessWidthLengthsType
Prefinished3/4″3 1/4″Random 1′–7′ (avg 39″)Solid
Prefinished3/4″5″Random 1′–7′ (avg 39″)Solid
Unfinished3/4″3 1/4″Random to 7′ (avg 39″)Solid
Unfinished3/4″4″Random to 7′Solid
Unfinished3/4″5″Random to 7′Solid
Prefinished1/2″5″Random 1′–7′Engineered

Prefinished Format

3/4″ Solid · Factory Finished · Micro-beveled four sides

Prefinished Santos Mahogany is our second largest selling item. Many customers drawn to warmer reddish-salmon tones choose this species as an alternative to our top-selling Brazilian Cherry. Santos Mahogany is nearly two times harder than domestic oak, making it an excellent choice for both residential and commercial applications.

  • 7-step UV finishing system with aluminum oxide
  • Anti-scratch coatings on the final two layers
  • 35% sheen level
  • Micro-beveled edges on all four sides

Unfinished Format

3/4″ Solid · Square Edge Available

Unfinished Santos Mahogany is an outstanding choice for new construction. Many builders prefer square edge material, and unfinished works better in the dirty new-construction environment. We dry our Santos Mahogany to 7% moisture content and mill it comparably to NOFMA standards — the contractor’s choice.

Species Information

Commercial Designation
Cabreuva / Santos Mahogany
Trade Name
Santos Mahogany
Botanical Name
Myroxylon balsamum
Other Lumber Names
Cabreuva vermelha, red incensio, quina quina, estoraque, balsamo, nava
Geographic Origin
Paraguay, Bolivia, Brazil, Peru, Panama, Guatemala & Mexico
Janka Hardness
2200 lbf — 175% as hard as Red Oak (1260 lbf)

Santos Mahogany is a rich, dark mahogany-colored wood and a superior choice to genuine mahogany given its hardness and color stability. Our clear grade has very minimal color and grain variation, ensuring a consistent, beautiful floor.

The color range varies between a light orange/brown with yellowish overtones to a dark reddish/purplish brown. The majority of floor pieces display a medium to dark orange/brown mahogany tone.

At Brazilian Direct we sell only one grade of Santos Mahogany — Premium/A Grade. This takes the guesswork out of buying. Your floors will have beautiful grain with minimal color variation, and our tongue-and-groove profile always engages properly with minimal overwood.

Further Technical Data → U.S. Forest Products Laboratory

Color Change Over Time

Light Orange/Brown
Medium Mahogany
Dark Reddish/Purplish Brown

Santos Mahogany has a medium color range, varying between a light orange/brown with yellowish overtones to a dark reddish/purplish brown. Most pieces of the floor will be a medium to dark orange/brown mahogany tone.

Over time, the color range undergoes a slight muting effect. This natural aging process is common in dense tropical hardwoods and typically results in a richly unified appearance that many homeowners find desirable.

Because we offer only clear/premium grade material, the color variation within your floor remains minimal compared to select or lower grades, giving you a more consistent look throughout the life of the floor.

What Customers Say

The Flooring is in and looks outstanding! The installers were extremely impressed with the quality and will be recommending BD to their customers. Thank you for all of your communications and assistance throughout the entire process.

— Craig F., Farmington, MI

Frequently Asked Questions

How hard is Santos Mahogany flooring?

Santos Mahogany rates 2200 lbf on the Janka hardness scale — 175% as hard as Red Oak (1260 lbf) and nearly two times harder than domestic oak, making it an excellent choice for both residential and commercial applications.

Does Santos Mahogany flooring change color over time?

Santos Mahogany varies between a light orange/brown with yellowish overtones and a dark reddish/purplish brown, with most pieces a medium to dark orange/brown mahogany tone. Over time the color range undergoes a slight muting effect, resulting in a richly unified appearance.

What formats and grades of Santos Mahogany are available?

Premium/A Grade (clear grade) only, in prefinished and unfinished 3/4″ solid formats (3¼″, 4″ and 5″ widths) plus a 1/2″ × 5″ engineered format — all in random lengths.

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