Padouk Wood

Padouk Wood

Padouk Wood

-Origin:Congo/Nigeria/Gabon/E-guinea/DRC

-Availability Square edged planks air dried / Kiln dried

Colour:Heartwood varies from pale pinkish orange to deep brownish red

-Usage:Veneer, flooring, turned objects, musical instruments, furniture, tool handles, specialty wood objects

-Durability:Durable to very durable; excellent decay resistance, resistant to termites and insects

-Density:745 kg/m³KD

-African Padouk (Pterocarpus soyauxii) is a moderately heavy, strong, and stiff wood withexceptional stability, known for its unique reddish orange color (darkening over time),excellent durability, and ease of workability, used in various applications like furniture and musicalinstruments, with increasing scarcity due to trade restrictions.

Specification

Width: Width:100mm and wider

Thicknesses:73/97/122 mm(+5mm)

Length: Length:2.1/ 2.4/ 2.7 / 3.0 / 3.3 m (+5cm), allow to take some shorts 1.2 / 1.35 / 1.5 / 1.65 / 1.8 m (+5cm), shorts does not exceed 15%

Applications

• Padouk furniture has a bold, artistic, and highly luxurious character that immediately stands out within a space. Its most distinctive feature is its vibrant reddish-orange to deep reddish-brown color, which gives the furniture a rich warmth and dramatic visual presence. Over time, the wood matures into deeper, more sophisticated tones, developing an elegant and timeless appearance.

• Padouk is also valued for its dimensional stability and reliable performance. It remains strong and stable in changing interior environments, making it suitable for luxury homes, boutique hotels, executive spaces, and premium commercial interiors.

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FAQ

FAQ About Padouk Wood

1. What is the scientific name of Padouk?

Scientific Name: Pterocarpus soyauxii

Common Trade Names:

African Padauk

Padouk

Vermilion Wood

African Coralwood

2. Does Padouk wood change color over time?

Yes.

Freshly machined Padouk exhibits a vibrant reddish-orange color. Exposure to ultraviolet light and oxygen gradually causes the wood to darken to a deeper reddish-brown or purplish-brown shade.

This color transition is a natural aging process and does not affect structural performance.

3. Can the original red color be maintained?

The original color can be preserved longer by applying finishes containing UV inhibitors.

However, complete prevention of color change is generally not possible because oxidation and UV exposure naturally affect the wood over time.

4. Does Padouk require preservative treatment?

No.

Because of its high natural durability, preservative treatment is typically unnecessary for most applications, including many exterior uses.

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