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Discover Our Brazilian Cherry Hardwood Flooring
Brazilian Cherry hardwood flooring, also known as Jatoba, is renowned for its rich color, exceptional density, and unmistakable beauty. At Pennington Hardwoods, we offer 3/4″ thick solid Brazilian Cherry flooring and occasionally 1/2″ thick engineered Brazilian Cherry floors with a 3mm wear layer. With its deep red hues and bold grain movement, Brazilian Cherry makes a dramatic and enduring statement in any space.
We offer premium selections of pre-milled tropical hardwood flooring from our high-standard mill partners in Brazil which predominantly produce for the more stringent European market. This is a notably higher quality product than what is typically sold here in the US. We strive to maintain inventory of solid Brazilian Cherry hardwood flooring unfinished and prefinished in a satin sheen polyurethane. The widths commonly stocked include 2-1/4″, 3″, 3-1/4″, 4″, and 5″.
If you prefer wider widths or longer lengths, we can custom mill your Brazilian Cherry flooring here, to the same exacting standards as our precision-milled domestic hardwood flooring. Our various textures, stains, and finishes are available in both our standard and custom milled Brazilian Cherry flooring. All of our Tropical or exotic hardwood species serve beautifully as flooring with most being 2-3 times harder and more dense than our domestic species.
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Characteristics of Our Brazilian Cherry Hardwood Flooring
Appearance: Brazilian Cherry features a rich, deep reddish-brown tone with golden undertones and bold, interlocking grain. The color intensifies over time, developing into a darker, more uniform hue with exposure to light. Its high contrast and dramatic character make it a stunning focal point in any room.
Hardness: With a Janka hardness rating of approximately 2,820 lbs, Brazilian Cherry is one of the hardest flooring species available. It offers exceptional resistance to dents, impacts, and wear, making it ideal for high-traffic areas, commercial settings, and active households where durability is a priority.
Stability: While dense and strong, Brazilian Cherry has moderate dimensional movement and benefits from proper acclimation and installation, particularly in climates with seasonal humidity swings. Engineered options offer enhanced stability for wider planks and radiant heat applications.
Versatility: Though traditionally associated with formal or exotic interiors, Brazilian Cherry can be finished in a variety of ways to complement both classic and contemporary styles. Its rich tone pairs beautifully with natural stone, leather, and fine cabinetry—making it a bold yet sophisticated flooring choice.
Popular Applications for Our Brazilian Cherry Hardwood Flooring
Brazilian Cherry is a favorite among homeowners, designers, and builders looking to create high-impact interiors with long-lasting performance. Its deep, rich color and unmatched hardness make it a go-to option for:
- Elegant living and dining rooms
- Luxury residential and estate homes
- High-end offices and executive suites
- Grand staircases and foyers
- Retail and commercial spaces seeking bold warmth
Its dramatic tone and polished grain pattern create a sense of richness and refinement, while its superior durability ensures it performs beautifully in even the most active environments. Brazilian Cherry is especially valued for spaces where design sophistication and structural strength are equally important.
Let’s talk about how Brazilian Cherry can elevate your next project.
BROWSE BRAZILIAN CHERRY HARDWOOD FLOORING PROJECTS
Our Featured Options in Brazilian Cherry Hardwood Flooring
We offer a full spectrum of custom options to ensure your Brazilian Cherry flooring perfectly suits your design goals, lifestyle needs, and installation environment. Whether you prefer the bold elegance of wide planks or the traditional charm of narrow boards, we’ll help you create a floor that’s uniquely yours.
Structure
Our solid Brazilian Cherry hardwood flooring and engineered Brazilian Cherry hardwood flooring are both premium quality selections. Depending on your climate, site conditions, and width selections, either one could be strongly favored over the other. Neither is always the right answer, and we will help you make this decision based on real data, not common misconceptions.
- 3/4″ Thick Solid Hardwood Flooring
- 1/2″ Thick Engineered Hardwood Flooring with a 3mm wear layer
* please note that availability is limited in our stocked Brazilian Cherry engineered flooring and only offered in prefinished
Grade
In our stocked Brazilian Cherry hardwood flooring we offer as standard a true Clear grade, and occasionally a Select grade. The Clear Plus grade is only available with our made-to-order option for custom Brazilian Cherry flooring.
- Clear Plus — flooring milled to order from FAS lumber, the best of the best
- Clear – no knots or other forms of character, and limited color variation
- Select – no knots or other forms of character, but greater color variation
Width
We offer widths from 2-1/4″ up to 5″ in our stocked Brazilian Cherry hardwood flooring and most of our other exotic species. Availability of any specific width varies based on changing inventory levels. Wider widths up to 11-1/4″ and long lengths are available for qualifying projects with our made-to-order option for custom Brazilian Cherry flooring.
- Commonly stocked widths: 2-1/4″, 3″, 3-1/4″, 4″, 5″
- Custom widths: Any single or multiple widths from 5-1/4″ up to 11-1/4″
Texture
While all of our stocked Brazilian Cherry hardwood flooring has a smooth non-textured surface, the following textures are available options for qualifying projects with our made-to-order option for custom Brazilian Cherry flooring. Our textures can also be tailored to your preference of light, medium, or heavy. To view texture examples, visit our page here:
- Hand Scraped
- Wire Brushed
- Band Sawn
- Circle Sawn
- Distressed
- Worn edges
COLOR
All of our stocked prefinished Brazilian Cherry hardwood flooring is finished clear to enhance it’s beautiful natural color. The following color changing methods are available options for qualifying projects with our made-to-order option for custom Brazilian Cherry flooring.
- Simple Staining – single application of a transparent stain
- Complex Staining – multiple applications or more opaque stains
- Reactive Staining – combined chemical reaction and pigment in one
- Cerused Grain – color grain pores, often combined with staining
- Bleaching – used to create lighter versions of many species
- Oxidizing – used to create an aged, weathered, or gray look
- Ebonizing – used to create Oak that is dark brown to black
Finish
The standard finish we offer in our stocked prefinished Brazilian Cherry hardwood flooring is an industry leading enhanced urethane with a 30% satin sheen level. Our finish selections expand from there for qualifying projects with our made-to-order option for custom Brazilian Cherry flooring to include the options below and other specialty finishing options.
- Rubio Oil – top rated UV cured penetrating oil finish with a flat to matte sheen
- Woca Oil – top rated UV cured penetrating oil finish with a matte to satin sheen
- Urethane – top rated UV cured and enhanced surface finish in a matte to gloss sheen
Get a Quote for Our Brazilian Cherry Hardwood Flooring
With its bold color and unmatched durability, Brazilian Cherry is an investment in long-term beauty and performance. Each floor we produce is custom-made to fit your space, style, and installation needs. Whether you’re designing a formal entryway, a luxury living room, or a high-traffic commercial interior, we’ll help you bring your vision to life—one detail at a time.
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Compare with Our Brazilian Walnut Hardwood Flooring
Trying to decide between Brazilian Cherry and Brazilian Walnut? Both are premium exotic hardwoods known for their density, longevity, and striking appearance, but they offer very different aesthetics and characteristics.
Brazilian Cherry (Jatoba) features a rich reddish-brown tone with golden undertones that deepen over time into a warm, uniform patina. Its bold grain and vibrant color make it ideal for interiors that call for warmth, drama, and elegance. With a Janka hardness rating around 2,820 lbs, it’s extremely durable and well suited for both residential and commercial use.
Brazilian Walnut (Ipe), by contrast, is darker in tone—ranging from olive-brown to nearly black—with a more subdued grain pattern. It’s even denser than Brazilian Cherry, with a Janka hardness over 3,600 lbs, making it one of the toughest woods in the world. It’s commonly used in both interior and exterior applications where extreme performance is required.
Both species offer exceptional durability and long-term value. Your choice may depend on whether you want the warm radiance of Cherry or the dark sophistication and near-indestructibility of Walnut.
Explore our Brazilian Walnut Flooring to see which exotic species best fits your vision.
Ready to Build Something Timeless?
At Pennington Hardwoods, we believe timeless design doesn’t just look good—it lasts. Brazilian Cherry is a perfect example. Its deep, evolving color, legendary hardness, and natural radiance create a bold yet enduring foundation for any space. Whether your vision is grand and traditional or sleek and modern, we’ll help you design a floor that leaves a lasting impression.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How hard is Brazilian Cherry compared to other hardwoods?
A: Brazilian Cherry (Jatoba) has a Janka hardness rating of approximately 2,820 lbs—more than twice as hard as Red Oak. It’s one of the most durable hardwoods available, making it an excellent choice for high-traffic areas, commercial spaces, and active households.
Q: Does Brazilian Cherry darken over time?
A: Yes. One of the defining traits of Brazilian Cherry is its color transformation. It begins as a golden-reddish hue and gradually deepens into a darker, richer red-brown as it’s exposed to light. This aging process adds character and depth to the floor and is considered a desirable natural evolution.
Q: Is Brazilian Cherry suitable for wide plank flooring?
A: Yes, particularly when engineered. While solid Brazilian Cherry is extremely stable for a hardwood of its density, engineered options offer even greater control over movement—making them ideal for wider planks, radiant heat systems, and glue-down installations.
Q: Does Brazilian Cherry take stain well?
A: Brazilian Cherry is typically finished clear to highlight its natural richness, but it can be toned or darkened with professional-grade finishes. Because of its dense grain and natural oils, stains and finishes should be applied using the proper preparation and technique.
Q: Is Brazilian Cherry flooring difficult to install?
A: Due to its density, Brazilian Cherry can be more challenging to mill, cut, or fasten compared to softer domestic species. However, with proper tools and experience, installation is straightforward. We provide guidance and recommendations to ensure smooth execution.
Q: Do you offer matching millwork in Brazilian Cherry?
A: Yes. We offer stair parts, flush vents, thresholds, and trim milled from Brazilian Cherry and finished alongside your flooring to ensure seamless color and grain consistency.
Q: Still Have Questions?
A: We’re here to help. Contact us for personalized recommendations, technical guidance, or to get started on a custom quote. We love what we do—and we think you’ll love the floor we create for you.
