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Tigerwood
Tigerwood is strong enough to hold up to extensive foot traffic. Durable enough to resist decay and last for years. And has the natural beauty to be a focal point of any room.
Strength, durability, beauty: three reasons why Tigerwood makes a wonderful wood floor
This beautiful, exotic South American wood creates some of the most beautiful floors and furniture you'll see. The name Tigerwood is derived from the dark orange color and veins within the wood, giving it a "tiger-like" appearance. The durability of Tigerwood works well for kitchen or entry way flooring.
A wide range of exotic colors and striping
With Tigerwood, you can choose from a wide range of stain colors to get the look you want. You'll find much variety in the striping, from fine lines to broad brush strokes. In addition, background colors can range from light tans to darker orange browns. All of which makes Tigerwood a beautiful choice for not only wood floors, but also for wood furniture, paneling, shutters and more.
Finishing Tigerwood
Tigerwood is naturally oily and water-repellant. Water-base finishes are the best complement for the natural oils. Cabothane Water-Borne Floor Finish and Cabot Water-borne Polyurethane highlight and protect wood while blending with the natural oils.
GOOD TO KNOW
Name: Tigerwood
Type: Tropical hardwood
Color: Varieties of dark orange with dark veins
Strengths:
- Strong and hard
- High insect and decay resistance
- Variety of colors and striping
Weaknesses:
- Imported, higher costs
- Difficult to saw properly
- Time consuming to dry properly
Stain colors for your table
Choose the right stain color and finish for your table, chairs and china cabinet.
Need help with staining?
Follow our step-by-step guides to sanding, staining and protecting your interior woods.
The clear choice for water protection
Cabot® Clear Wood Protector: Deep-penetrating waterproofer + dual-action UV protection + mildew and algae resistant.
The Leader in Wood Care Since 1877
When Samuel Cabot opened the doors to his workshop in 1877, he had one mission: top-quality wood care.
Today, the Cabot heritage is alive and well in everything we do. Count on us for:
- Easy-to-use wood preparation products
- Long-lasting deck stains
- Beautiful wood finishes and preservatives for outdoors
- Rich wood stains and durable topcoats for indoors
- Experts to answer any question, 7 days a week
- At Cabot, we do wood care. And we're here to help.
