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Wood species guide · Imported specialty hardwood
Keruing 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 nameDipterocarpus spp.
Janka hardness1,390 lbf
Average dried weight46 lb/ft³
Best fitUtility lumber
Overview
Why choose Keruing?
Keruing is an imported specialty hardwood. Its natural range is Southeast Asia. Used for utility lumber, trailer decks, flooring and furniture.
Scientific nameDipterocarpus spp.
DistributionSoutheast Asia
ShrinkageRadial: 5.5%, Tangential: 10.8%, Volumetric: 16.3%, T/R Ratio: 2.0
DurabilityDurability depends on the species, but it is typically moderately durable, and insect resistance is moderate to poor.
Keruing colour, grain, and figure
The heartwood spans light or medium yellowish brown through to a deeper reddish brown. The overall look and grain pattern are fairly uniform and plain.
The grain is typically straight to slightly interlocked, the texture is medium to coarse, and the sheen is moderate.
Working notes
Usually easy with hand tools or machinery, but silica in the wood dulls cutters. Resin may also seep out, collecting on tools and complicating finishing.
Severe reactions seldom occur, but skin irritation has been reported from Keruing.
Keruing should be sold by project fit: colour, workability, durability, and the format the customer actually needs.
Best uses for Keruing
Best projects
Used for utility lumber, trailer decks, flooring and furniture.
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 Keruing 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.
Keruing FAQ
What is Keruing best used for?
Used for utility lumber, trailer decks, flooring and furniture. Match it to the exact board format, colour, hardness, and finish plan before buying.
Is Keruing 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 Keruing?
The buying section on this page links to any Keruing Kingma has in stock and to the closest alternatives. Stock changes often, so call (780) 229-7681 or visit the yard at 4607 91 Ave NW, Edmonton to check what is in today.