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Discover Our Tigerwood Hardwood Flooring
Tigerwood hardwood flooring, also known as Goncalo Alves is renowned for its rich color, exceptional density, and unmistakable beauty. At Pennington Hardwoods, we offer 3/4″ thick solid Tigerwood flooring and occasionally 1/2″ thick engineered Tigerwood floors with a 3mm wear layer. With its deep reddish brown hues and bold grain movement, Tigerwood 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 Tigerwood 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 Tigerwood 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 Tigerwood 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 Tigerwood Hardwood Flooring
Appearance: Tigerwood 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 2,650 lbs, Tigerwood 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, Tigerwood 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, Tigerwood 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 Tigerwood Hardwood Flooring
Tigerwood 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. Tigerwood is especially valued for spaces where design sophistication and structural strength are equally important.
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BROWSE TIGERWOOD HARDWOOD FLOORING PROJECTS
Our Featured Options in Tigerwood Hardwood Flooring
We offer a full spectrum of custom options to ensure your Tigerwood 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 Tigerwood hardwood flooring and engineered Tigerwood 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 Tigerwood engineered flooring and only offered in prefinished
Grade
In our stocked Tigerwood 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 Tigerwood 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 Tigerwood 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 Tigerwood 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 Tigerwood 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 Tigerwood 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 Tigerwood 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 Tigerwood 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 Tigerwood 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 Tigerwood 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 Tigerwood Hardwood Flooring
With its bold color and unmatched durability, Tigerwood 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 Cherry Hardwood Flooring
Trying to decide between Tigerwood and Brazilian Cherry? Both are premium exotic hardwoods, but they offer very different visual effects and aging characteristics.
**Tigerwood** is known for its dramatic striping—golden to reddish-brown tones highlighted by bold, dark streaks. With a Janka hardness of about 2,160 lbs, it’s highly durable and ideal for creating floors that make a visual impact. Tigerwood tends to darken slightly with age but retains its contrasting pattern, making it perfect for accent-driven interiors and showpiece spaces.
**Brazilian Cherry (Jatoba)** starts lighter in tone, with pinkish-red hues that deepen over time into a uniform, rich reddish-brown. While slightly harder than Tigerwood, it offers a more consistent color evolution with a smoother overall grain. Brazilian Cherry is often used in formal spaces or where long-term patina is a design priority.
Choose Tigerwood for its bold energy and striking patterns, or Brazilian Cherry for its warm, evolving elegance.
Explore our Brazilian Cherry Flooring to see which exotic hardwood aligns with your project.
Ready to Build Something Timeless?
At Pennington Hardwoods, we believe timeless design doesn’t just look good—it lasts. Tigerwood 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 Tigerwood compared to other hardwoods?
A: Tigerwood (Patagonian Ash) 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 Tigerwood darken over time?
A: Yes. One of the defining traits of Tigerwood 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 Tigerwood suitable for wide plank flooring?
A: Yes, particularly when engineered. While solid Tigerwood 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 Tigerwood take stain well?
A: Tigerwood 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 Tigerwood flooring difficult to install?
A: Due to its density, Tigerwood 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 Tigerwood?
A: Yes. We offer stair parts, flush vents, thresholds, and trim milled from Tigerwood 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.
