American Cherry from Pennsylvania, USA
The American Red Cherry flooring is often referred to as the “King of Trees” the heartwood wood from American Black Cherry tree is a beautiful warm red colour which will gradually darken with age to a deep rich colour. The lighter coloured Sapwood is slightly red to a creamy orange in colour.
The Red Cherry timber has a tight grain and machines and finished very well. Again, like Maple it is a relatively hydroscopic wood with an open cell structure and it reacts and expands quite considerably when it comes into contact with moisture and humidity.
The Red Cherry in comparison to species such as Maple and Oak, Cherry is relatively soft hardwood and will mark and score. The American Red Cherry is not recommended for use in a high traffic area such as sports halls or dance studios.
The Bark of the cherry Tree is used to flavor soft drinks such as “Cherry Cola” and is also used in the flavoring of confectionary items and to add flavor and colour in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals.
The American Red Cherry Flooring Colour Grading: -
85%+ Red 1 face & Better – Premium Price due to colour sorting
Mix of Yellow Sapwood and Red heartwood – less expensive
The American Red Cherry flooring is available with micro bevel or sqaure edge. You can state what you require when ordering online, or just inform our friendly sales team.
The american red cherry hardwood flooring when finished looks fantasic. Why not view the Heritage collection and view all our wooden flooring range.