African Ebony Wood Flooring

We are indulged in Supplying African Ebony Wood Flooring in Douala, Littoral, Cameroon.

Common names
Cameroon Ebony, Gabon Ebony, Ebony, Nigerian Ebony, African Ebony
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Scientific Name
Diospyros mespiliformis, Diospyros crassiflora
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Family
Ebenaceae
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Description
When freshly cut, the sapwood of African ebony is pink-colored, but darkens to a pale red brown; whereas the heartwood shows a uniform jet-black or black-brown color, sometimes with streaks. Ebony has a very fine texture, with the grain ranging from straight to slightly interlocked, or even moderately curly. The luster of this wood may have an almost metallic appearance. Ebony is an attractive and popular wood with many decorative uses.

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Density
(H=12%) : 0.90

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Treatability
Not permeable

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Seasoning
It air dries slowly, with some risk of distortion and checking.

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Stability
Poorly stable

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Durability
The heartwood is durable, being resistant to termite attack, but sometimes susceptible.

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Workability
The wood is moderately difficult to saw and work, particularly with hand tools. It may cause serious blunting of saw teeth and cutting edges. The wood surfaces take an excellent polish, but picking up of interlocked grain may occur in planning; a reduced cutting angle of 20A is recommended. The wood Glues, turns, and finishes well without the use of a filler. It has a tendency to split upon nailing, and pre-boring is advised.

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End-Uses
Fiber or particle boards

Turned goods

Wind instruments

Musical instruments



Cabinetwork (high class furniture)

Sculpture

Tool handles (resilient woods)