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Wood species guide · Imported specialty hardwood
Rubberwood 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 nameHevea brasiliensis
Janka hardness960 lbf
Average dried weight37 lb/ft³
Best fitFurniture
Overview
Why choose Rubberwood?
Rubberwood is an imported specialty hardwood. Native to Brazil and widely grown in tropical regions, especially Asia. Common uses include furniture, cabinetry, interior millwork, other small specialty items and kitchen woodenware such as cutting boards and knife blocks.
Scientific nameHevea brasiliensis
DistributionNative to Brazil and widely grown in tropical regions, especially Asia
ShrinkageRadial: 2.3%, Tangential: 5.1%, Volumetric: 7.5%, T/R Ratio: 2.2
DurabilityRubberwood is perishable, with very little natural defence against decay.
Rubberwood colour, grain, and figure
The heartwood is naturally a light blonde through to a medium tan, and some pieces carry streaks of medium brown. The sapwood cannot be told apart from the heartwood.
The grain is straight and the texture somewhat coarse and open, with little natural shine.
Working notes
It works easily with hand tools or machinery. It twists and warps while drying, but once seasoned it stays fairly steady in use.
Apart from the ordinary hazards of any wood dust, no other health effects are on record for rubberwood.
Rubberwood should be sold by project fit: colour, workability, durability, and the format the customer actually needs.
Best uses for Rubberwood
Best projects
Common uses include furniture, cabinetry, interior millwork, other small specialty items and kitchen woodenware such as cutting boards and knife blocks.
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 Rubberwood 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.
Rubberwood FAQ
What is Rubberwood best used for?
Common uses include furniture, cabinetry, interior millwork, other small specialty items and kitchen woodenware such as cutting boards and knife blocks. Match it to the exact board format, colour, hardness, and finish plan before buying.
Is Rubberwood 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 Rubberwood?
The buying section on this page links to any Rubberwood 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.