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Wood species guide · Imported specialty hardwood
Paldao 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 nameDracontomelon dao
Janka hardness1,040 lbf
Average dried weight42 lb/ft³
Best fitFlooring
Overview
Why choose Paldao?
Paldao is an imported specialty hardwood. Its natural range is Southeast Asia. Used for flooring, cabinetry, furniture and veneer.
Scientific nameDracontomelon dao
DistributionSoutheast Asia
ShrinkageRadial: 3.9%, Tangential: 7.5%, Volumetric: 11.5%, T/R Ratio: 1.9
DurabilityNot durable to perishable, with poor insect resistance.
Paldao colour, grain, and figure
The wood is light to medium brown, in places with a reddish, greyish or greenish tint. Streaks of darker brown or black are common.
The grain is irregular and interlocked. The texture is medium to coarse with a good sheen.
Working notes
Gives good results with hand tools and machinery. Even with interlocked grain, tearout is less of a problem than with other woods.
Apart from the usual hazards of breathing any wood dust, Paldao has no other reported health reactions.
Paldao should be sold by project fit: colour, workability, durability, and the format the customer actually needs.
Best uses for Paldao
Best projects
Used for flooring, cabinetry, furniture and veneer.
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 Paldao 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.
Paldao FAQ
What is Paldao best used for?
Used for flooring, cabinetry, furniture and veneer. Match it to the exact board format, colour, hardness, and finish plan before buying.
Is Paldao 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 Paldao?
The buying section on this page links to any Paldao 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.