PurpleHeart Hardwood Flooring

PurpleHeart Hardwood Flooring Finished
PurpleHeart Hardwood Flooring – Finished

Installing PurpleHeart Hardwood Flooring is a great way to create an elegant and unique look for your space.   Available in PurpleHeart plank hardwood flooring and PurpleHeart herringbone hardwood flooring, it creates a floor that is beautiful for years to come. 

We are one of the few suppliers of PurpleHeart hardwood flooring in the country.      

Pricing and availability available upon request.   We ship nationwide!   We work with flooring dealers, designs and also directly with home owners.   We will walk you through what questions you have about your flooring purchase.   Contact us today to purchase flooring or request samples!

PurpleHeart Hardwood Flooring – Species Specifications

PurpleHeart Hardwood Flooring Sample
PurpleHeart Hardwood Flooring Sample

Scientific Name:

Peltogyne spp.

Other Names and Species:Amaranth

Bois Violet

Palo Morado

Violetwood

Origin:

Central and Latin America and Southeast Asia

Appearance:

Shades of purple to light brown colors, depending on the grain of the planks.  This wood will age over long period of time and turn toward the brown tint.  Water-based finishes will preserve the natural color much longer.

Properties:

Purpleheart flooring is extremely durable and resists denting and traffic wear quite well. It is harder than many North American species because of its density and is relatively stable. Purpleheart flooring is heavy, weighing about 3 pounds per square foot.

Janka Hardness:

Purpleheart has a Janka hardness of 1860

Workability:

Purpleheart is extremely hard and works with some difficulty with both hand and power tools. When installing Purpleheart flooring, it is best to use a manual nailer, but staples and pneumatic nailers can be used with care. It holds screws well, and it glues, stains, and polishes to a very attractive finish. It can be somewhat difficult to sand with flooring equipment because of its hardness. Professional sanding and finishing is recommended. This wood is very resistant to decay and insects; these resistant properties may contribute to a possible allergic response to the dust. To avoid a possible allergic reaction to the material, wear a dust mask and long-sleeve shirt when working with Purpleheart.

Principal Uses:

Purpleheart flooring extends a very exotic look when used as flooring.  It is often used in Borders, Medallions, and Herringbone.