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Discover Our Brazilian Chestnut Hardwood Flooring
Brazilian Chestnut hardwood flooring, also known as Sucupira, is renowned for its rich color, exceptional density, and unmistakable beauty. At Pennington Hardwoods, we offer 3/4″ thick solid Brazilian Chestnut flooring and occasionally 1/2″ thick engineered Brazilian Chestnut floors with a 3mm wear layer. With its deep reddish brown hues and bold grain movement, Brazilian Chestnut 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 Chestnut 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 Chestnut 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 Chestnut 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 Chestnut Hardwood Flooring
Appearance: Brazilian Chestnut 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 3,680 lbs, Brazilian Chestnut is one of the hardest woods in the world. 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 Chestnut 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 Chestnut 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 Chestnut Hardwood Flooring
Brazilian Chestnut 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 Chestnut is especially valued for spaces where design sophistication and structural strength are equally important.
Let’s talk about how Brazilian Chestnut can elevate your next project.
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Our Featured Options in Brazilian Chestnut Hardwood Flooring
We offer a full spectrum of custom options to ensure your Brazilian Chestnut 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 Chestnut hardwood flooring and engineered Brazilian Chestnut 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 Chestnut engineered flooring and only offered in prefinished
Grade
In our stocked Brazilian Chestnut 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 Chestnut 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 Chestnut 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 Chestnut 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 Chestnut 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 Chestnut 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 Chestnut 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 Chestnut 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 Chestnut 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 Chestnut 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 Chestnut Hardwood Flooring
With its bold color and unmatched durability, Brazilian Chestnut 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 Teak Hardwood Flooring
Trying to decide between Brazilian Chestnut and Brazilian Teak? Both are high-performance exotic hardwoods with rich coloring and long-term durability, but they differ in grain, tone, and texture.
Brazilian Chestnut (Sucupira) features a warm, medium brown color with golden or reddish undertones and a lively, open grain pattern. With a Janka hardness of around 2,140 lbs, it offers excellent durability for both residential and commercial use while maintaining a softer, more expressive appearance. It’s an ideal choice for interiors where warmth, variation, and natural beauty are key priorities.
Brazilian Teak (Cumaru) is one of the densest hardwoods available, with a Janka rating of over 3,300 lbs. It ranges in color from golden tan to medium brown and darkens subtly over time. Its grain is tighter and more interlocked, resulting in a smoother, more uniform look. Known for its strength and stability, Brazilian Teak is often chosen for modern, clean-lined interiors or demanding environments where performance is critical.
Both species are excellent choices. The decision often comes down to whether you prefer the warm, dynamic character of Brazilian Chestnut or the smooth, enduring elegance of Brazilian Teak.
Explore our Brazilian Teak Flooring to see which species best suits your project.
Ready to Build Something Timeless?
At Pennington Hardwoods, we believe timeless design doesn’t just look good—it lasts. Brazilian Chestnut 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 Chestnut compared to other hardwoods?
A: Brazilian Chestnut (Sucupira) has a Janka hardness rating of approximately 3,680 lbs—nearly three times 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 Chestnut darken over time?
A: Yes. One of the defining traits of Brazilian Chestnut 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 Chestnut suitable for wide plank flooring?
A: Yes, particularly when engineered. While solid Brazilian Chestnut 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 Chestnut take stain well?
A: Brazilian Chestnut 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 Chestnut flooring difficult to install?
A: Due to its density, Brazilian Chestnut 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 Chestnut?
A: Yes. We offer stair parts, flush vents, thresholds, and trim milled from Brazilian Chestnut 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.
