Sapele Planed All Round

Sapele Planed All Round timber, predominantly from West Africa, is a reddish-brown hardwood. Although some parts of the Sapele logs will produce straight-grain or ‘quartered’ effect, generally it has a more random grain appearance, thus meaning it is liable to interlocked grain. Interlocked grain spirals around the centre of the tree thus alternating intermittently and causing a ‘rough’ effect, this can generally be reduced if not eliminated by heavy sanding. Sapele is used for numerous mahogany like products, for example conservatories, door frames and solid wood doors, furniture and counter tops.

• Name: Entandrophragma cylindricum
• Origin: Africa
• Colour: Medium to fairly dark reddish brown
• Species: Tropical hardwoods
• Uses: Interior/exterior joinery, shop fitting, furniture, moderate to high traffic flooring
• Kiln Dried: Yes
• Moisture Content: 10-12%
• Durability: Moderately durable
• Exterior/Interior: Interior & exterior
• Grade: FAS
• Mean Density: 640 Kg/m³