Hand scraped tigerwood hardwood floors have a classical appearance because of its bright natural wood color that resembles the stripes and colors of a tiger. It is very suitable for homes and commercial spaces because of its durability, intense nature and good sheen. The hardwood flooring is resistant to damages caused by ants or other insects. The flooring is very easy to install as well.

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The tree from which the wood is obtained is found in countries like Paraguay, Uruguay, Latin America and Brazil. Tigerwood needs to be taken care of because it fades easily when exposed to sunlight. The sapwood has a brownish white color and heartwood has a reddish or golden brown color. They have a beautiful grain pattern which is interlocked, wavy or irregular with a fine texture.

Tigerwood is considered to be very durable and hard. Though not hard enough as oak it is very suitable for flooring. It s quite difficult to saw and would require preparing for inserting nails. If the wood develops scratches, it can be quite difficult to sand it also. However, it is very easy to polish and takes it quickly. Apart from using as flooring in homes the wood is also used for paneling, building boas and furniture also.

Homes that prefer to keep their decor in a traditional manner use wood plank flooring. Different kinds of hardwoods can be used for this type of flooring. Solid tigerwood will be a good choice to use in homes because of its strength and durability.  There are different options of the wood available which can be bought for affordable prices. Engineered tigerwood costs about $2.79 for small homes and about $6.69 for 5″ thick hand scraped wide plank wood flooring. Solid woods are priced at $3.39 – 6.26. The colors of these vary from natural color to rich clay color to soft gold colors. There are darker versions as well. For having a unique wooden floor the best option is to use the hand scraped tigerwood flooring.