Teak wood for flooring, parquet, wall coverings, ceilings, staircases, and furniture.

Teak wood flooring, wall panelling, staircases, and furnishing accessories

Teak (Tectona grandis) is a tropical tree with prized hardwood, belonging to the Lamiaceae family. It produces fragrant white flowers.

It's native to Southeast Asia - primarily Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Thailand, and Sri Lanka - but over time it has been successfully introduced to many countries in Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean. It is well-suited for cultivation in commercial plantations.

Teak wood comes from various species; the Burmese variety - from present-day Myanmar - features distinct streaks ranging from black to greenish, which tend to lighten over time. Sustainably harvested (FSC) natural teak has a more intense golden-yellow color compared to plantation-grown teak, which tends more towards brown.

Characteristics of Teak wood

Exotic wood of great hardness and beauty;
It lends itself perfectly to polishing, yielding an unparalleled shine;
Coloration is usually tobacco-brown with dark veining. Some plants have hues tending towards gold;
The density is 660 kg/m³ at 15% moisture content;
It does not deform easily and is quite flame-resistant;
Particularly suitable for outdoor use, including on boats (decking);
Its high content of oleoresins makes it resistant to fungi, mold, and pests;
It is among the most sought-after woods in the furniture market. The price is high, especially for natural timber sourced from forests.

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Uses of teak

Teak wood is widely used for crafting high-quality furniture, flooring, and home accessories. It is still used today in the construction of ships and yachts—for instance, as exterior deck flooring.

Its high resistance to deformation makes it suitable for window and door frames.

Aesthetics and weathering of teak

Teak planks tend to darken with age, while the grain tends to lighten. This makes the tables appear more compact and uniform over time. There can be large variations in shade depending on the region of origin and age of the plant.

Natural teak harvested from forests has a very long growth period - up to 50–100 years. The grain becomes denser and more durable, featuring a greater number of knots and irregularities. The color tends towards a rich golden hue.