Wenge - Milletia, laurentii

The Species:

Flooring Trade Name: Wenge
Botanical Name: Milletia, laurentii
Lumber Name: Wenge
Grows In: Central Africa, East Africa

Products Available in Wenge:

See page below for a listing of all the products available in this specie:
Products - Wenge

Description:

Wenge is a uniform dark chocolate brown color that is used primarily for contrasting accent strips or in those areas desiring such a bold dark look. Wenge is offered in selected straight grain for a very uniform look or in mixed graining, where the flat sawn figure yields a visible "flower" look.

Color Range & Color Change:

Color Range: Wenge, once aged is very uniform in color. Selected straight grain yields the most uniform and darker selection.
Color Change: Wenge exhibits a large degree of color change with pronounced darkening from the yellowish color it is when freshly milled to a deep chocolate/black brown when aged. This process happens within a few months.

View Tekno NA's Wenge Photo Page for photos of the
typical color range & change to be expected: Wenge Photo Page

Hardness:

Wenge is 130% as hard as red oak (1630 on the Janka scale vs. 1260 for red oak).

Janka Hardness 1630 - Wood Flooring International

Where to Use:

Wenge is used wherever a strong contrast is desired when used as accent strips and may be used residentially & commercially.

Stability:

Wenge is very stable.

Technical Info:

Installation Instructions
Maintenance Instructions
Warranty
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Note:

Additional Technical Information on this species can be accessed from the links below:
U.S. Forest Products Laboratory - Wenge Only
U.S. Forest Products Laboratory - to access all species