Jatoba solid wood flooring is sourced from the Brazilian Cherry tree and produces a rich cherry coloured wood. The tough resilient wood resists rot and infestation from insects. Wood produced from the cheery tree vary from a light orange to dark red/brown. Jatoba Solid Wood Flooring buffs up really well to a high gloss shine.
In its South American origin, mainly Brazil, Jatoba is used for medicinal purposes to treat tiredness, bladder issues and diarrhoea. Jatoba is used extensively throughout the United States for ailments such as asthma and chest infections. With Jatoba being so effective at fighting rot, insects and fungi from the tree it is no wonder these properties can be used to help human health.
Jatoba Solid Wood Flooring for Other Application
Where Jatoba makes for a fantastic, strong and stunning wooden flooring, the properties lend their selves to other purposes for the wood. Jatoba is used in a range of furniture applications and is also a great material for shipbuilding due to its anti rot properties. Other items would be tool handles and you will recognise its rich colour in instruments like violins, cellos and guitars.
Many of our clients opt for Jatoba Solid Wood Flooring because of its use in medicine and see it as a healthy option for their home.
