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Wood species guide · Imported specialty hardwood
Louro Preto 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 nameCordia spp.
Janka hardness2,200 lbf
Average dried weight54.8 lb/ft³
Best fitFurniture
Overview
Why choose Louro Preto?
Louro Preto is a imported specialty hardwood associated with Tropical Americas, southward to Brazil. It is useful when the project calls for furniture, cabinetry, veneer, and turned objects
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 nameCordia spp.
DistributionTropical Americas, southward to Brazil
ShrinkageRadial: 4.0%, Tangential: 7.4%, Volumetric: 11.6%, T/R Ratio: 1.9 More images | Identification
DurabilityRated as very durable.
Louro Preto colour, grain, and figure
Expect heartwood medium brown with a reddish cast (or sometimes olive-colored cast). Darker brown streaks common.
In practical selection, the grain and texture are best treated this way: grain can be straight or irregular. Fine to medium texture and good natural luster.
Working notes
In the shop, some species may contain silica that will dull cutters. On the whole, louro preto is easily worked and machined with good results.
Although severe reactions are quite uncommon, louro preto has been reported to cause skin irritation.
Louro Preto should be sold by project fit: colour, workability, durability, and the format the customer actually needs.
Best uses for Louro Preto
Best projects
Furniture, cabinetry, veneer, and turned objects
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 Louro Preto 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.
Louro Preto FAQ
What is Louro Preto best used for?
Louro Preto is best considered for furniture, cabinetry, veneer, and turned objects. Match it to the exact board format, colour, hardness, and finish plan before buying.
Is Louro Preto 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 Louro Preto?
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.