Kempas Flooring - Woodenfloors.uk.com
Many people love putting real hardwood floors in their homes, they are popular in all sorts of houses. Not only do they work wonderfully in traditional houses, but they also work very well in more modern houses. There are lots of different types of hardwood floors which can be used, Kempas is one example.
Kempas is a very beautiful and highly decorative wood which is hard and quite heavy. Kempas has some unique and beautiful patterns, and makes any room look amazing.
The tree itself is found in Indonesia and Malaysia, the heartwood of the tree has a slight orange tinge, while the sapwood is much paler yellow. Heartwood is typically used for flooring, and over time this will darken and become a nice warm red/brown color. The grain is amazing; it’s interlocked and occasionally spirals.
Kempas is very hard wearing and resists decay very well. Even over an extended period of use your floor will still look as good as new. The floor puts up well with all types of friction and should last you for a very long time to come. Kempas doesn’t smell strange, and dries very easily.
The hardness rating is 1710 lbf which means it’s a very hard wood.
It’s harder than maple, red oak and is about 80% as hard as mahogany flooring. This means that it’s a fantastic flooring option. Sanding this floor will provide a great finish.
Kempas is a wonderful material which is resistant to wear and decay. It’s a dark, rich colour which makes it look luxurious and beautiful. The floor should be oiled to prevent it becoming static and attracting moisture.
