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Wood species guide · Domestic hardwood species
Indian Silver Greywood is best understood by how it looks, how it works, and where it should be used. This guide explains the practical buying details before sending you to the right Kingma products.
Scientific nameTerminalia bialata
Janka hardness1,360 lbf
Average dried weight43 lb/ft³
Best fitVeneer
Overview
Why choose Indian Silver Greywood?
Indian Silver Greywood is a domestic hardwood species associated with Andaman Islands and Myanmar. It is useful when the project calls for veneer, furniture, cabinetry, and flooring
For SEO and customer usefulness, this page separates the science from the buying decision: appearance, working behaviour, durability, project fit, and then the right Kingma shopping path.
Scientific nameTerminalia bialata
DistributionAndaman Islands and Myanmar
ShrinkageRadial: 5.4%, Tangential: 7.4%, Volumetric: 13.2%, T/R Ratio: 1.4
DurabilityRated as moderately durable; poor insect resistance.
Indian Silver Greywood colour, grain, and figure
Expect heartwood ranges from grayish yellow to light to medium brown, sometimes with an olive cast, and/or with darker brownish veining. Sapwood is grayish yellow and not clearly distinguished from heartwood.
In practical selection, the grain and texture are best treated this way: grain is usually straight with a medium to coarse texture. Good natural luster.
Working notes
In the shop, easy to work with hand and machine tools. Glues and finishes well.
Although there have been no adverse health effects associated with Indian Silver Greywood, a number of other related species within the Terminalia genus have been reported to cause skin irritation.
Indian Silver Greywood should be sold by project fit: colour, workability, durability, and the format the customer actually needs.
Best uses for Indian Silver Greywood
Best projects
Veneer, furniture, cabinetry, and flooring
Use caution
Avoid specifying it by name alone; confirm board size, moisture, colour, figure, and the project environment before buying.
Finish strategy
Test finishes on offcuts first, especially when colour, blotching, outdoor exposure, or grain filling matters.
Buying note
Choose boards, slabs, plywood, blanks, or posts based on the project rather than species name alone.
Shop path
Buying Indian Silver Greywood from Kingma
Start with the direct species match when Kingma sells it. If stock rotates, use the closest live collection or a clearly explained alternative.
Live edge slabs
Use when the customer cares more about slab format and visual impact than this exact species.
View optionSimilar woods and alternatives
If Kingma does not have an exact match online, use the buying links below as practical alternatives only when the colour, grain, hardness, or project environment makes sense.
Indian Silver Greywood FAQ
What is Indian Silver Greywood best used for?
Indian Silver Greywood is best considered for veneer, furniture, cabinetry, and flooring. Match it to the exact board format, colour, hardness, and finish plan before buying.
Is Indian Silver Greywood beginner friendly?
It depends on density, grain direction, and tooling. Test cuts on offcuts first, and choose Maple, Cherry, Walnut, or Poplar when easier machining is the priority.
Does Kingma sell Indian Silver Greywood?
Use the buying section on this page. If an exact product is not listed, the linked alternatives are included only when they make practical sense for colour, grain, or project use.