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Wood species guide · Imported specialty hardwood
Tiete Rosewood 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 nameGuibourtia hymenaeifolia (syn.
Janka hardness2,790 lbf
Average dried weight59 lb/ft³
Best fitInterior flooring
Overview
Why choose Tiete Rosewood?
Tiete Rosewood is a imported specialty hardwood associated with South America. It is useful when the project calls for interior flooring, turned objects, and other small specialty wood items
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 nameGuibourtia hymenaeifolia (syn.
DistributionSouth America
ShrinkageRadial: 4.0%, Tangential: 7.0%, Volumetric: 9.7%, T/R Ratio: 1.8
DurabilityNo specific data is available on the decay resistance of Tiete Rosewood, but tests have shown that untreated wood used in exterior applications has a tendency to warp and check.
Tiete Rosewood colour, grain, and figure
Expect generally an orange to pinkish brown. Color tends to darken and redden with age.
In practical selection, the grain and texture are best treated this way: grain is straight, with a medium to fine uniform texture.
Working notes
In the shop, tiete Rosewood is hard and dense, making it more difficult to work than lighter woods, but its straight and uniform grain give it a reasonable workability. Also, wood species in the Guibourtia genus tend to contain silica that can prematurely dull cutters.
Besides the standard health risks associated with any type of wood dust, no further health reactions have been associated with Tiete Rosewood.
Tiete Rosewood should be sold by project fit: colour, workability, durability, and the format the customer actually needs.
Best uses for Tiete Rosewood
Best projects
Interior flooring, turned objects, and other small specialty wood items
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 Tiete Rosewood 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.
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Tiete Rosewood FAQ
What is Tiete Rosewood best used for?
Tiete Rosewood is best considered for interior flooring, turned objects, and other small specialty wood items. Match it to the exact board format, colour, hardness, and finish plan before buying.
Is Tiete Rosewood 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 Tiete Rosewood?
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.