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Discover Our Brazilian Walnut Hardwood Flooring
Brazilian Walnut hardwood flooring, also known as Ipe, is renowned for its rich color, exceptional density, and unmistakable beauty. At Pennington Hardwoods, we offer 3/4″ thick solid Brazilian Walnut flooring and occasionally 1/2″ thick engineered Brazilian Walnut floors with a 3mm wear layer. With its deep red hues and bold grain movement, Brazilian Walnut 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 Walnut 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 Walnut 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 Walnut 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 Walnut Hardwood Flooring
Appearance: Brazilian Walnut 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 Walnut 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 Walnut 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 Walnut 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 Walnut Hardwood Flooring
Brazilian Walnut 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 Walnut is especially valued for spaces where design sophistication and structural strength are equally important.
Let’s talk about how Brazilian Walnut can elevate your next project.
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Our Featured Options in Brazilian Walnut Hardwood Flooring
We offer a full spectrum of custom options to ensure your Brazilian Walnut 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 Walnut hardwood flooring and engineered Brazilian Walnut 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 Walnut engineered flooring and only offered in prefinished
Grade
In our stocked Brazilian Walnut 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 Walnut 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 Walnut 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 Walnut 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 Walnut 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 Walnut 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 Walnut 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 Walnut 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 Walnut 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 Walnut 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 Walnut Hardwood Flooring
With its bold color and unmatched durability, Brazilian Walnut 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 Chestnut Hardwood Flooring
Trying to decide between Brazilian Walnut and Brazilian Chestnut? Both are high-performance exotic hardwoods, but they differ significantly in color, grain, and application.
Brazilian Walnut (Ipe) is one of the hardest woods in the world, with a Janka hardness of over 3,600 lbs. Its tone ranges from olive-brown to almost black, and its tight, fine grain gives it a smooth, refined appearance. It’s an excellent choice for luxury spaces that demand durability, subtle elegance, and minimal maintenance. Ipe is also naturally resistant to moisture, insects, and decay, making it suitable for both interior and exterior use.
Brazilian Chestnut (Sucupira) features a warm, medium brown color with golden or reddish highlights and a more open, expressive grain pattern. With a Janka hardness around 2,140 lbs, it’s still extremely durable and performs beautifully in high-traffic areas. Brazilian Chestnut is often selected for interiors that benefit from a slightly lighter, more vibrant tone with natural character.
Both are excellent hardwoods that offer long-term beauty and performance. Your choice depends on whether you prefer the rich, dark sophistication of Ipe or the warmth and visible movement of Brazilian Chestnut.
Explore our Brazilian Chestnut Flooring to see which species fits your space best.
Ready to Build Something Timeless?
At Pennington Hardwoods, we believe timeless design doesn’t just look good—it lasts. Brazilian Walnut 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 Walnut compared to other hardwoods?
A: Brazilian Walnut (Ipe) 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 Walnut darken over time?
A: Yes. One of the defining traits of Brazilian Walnut 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 Walnut suitable for wide plank flooring?
A: Yes, particularly when engineered. While solid Brazilian Walnut 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 Walnut take stain well?
A: Brazilian Walnut 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 Walnut flooring difficult to install?
A: Due to its density, Brazilian Walnut 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 Walnut?
A: Yes. We offer stair parts, flush vents, thresholds, and trim milled from Brazilian Walnut 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.
