Jatoba Flooring

Premium jatoba flooring boards for residential and commercial projects

Janka

2,350 lbf

Density

57 lbs/ft³

Fire Rating

Class B

Durability

50+ years (interior)

Origin

Brazil

Color

Salmon to deep red

Overview

Jatoba, commonly known as "Brazilian Cherry," is one of the most popular exotic hardwood flooring choices in America. At 2,350 lbf Janka, it's 73% harder than White Oak, making it exceptionally resistant to dents, scratches, and wear. Jatoba's rich salmon-red to deep reddish-orange color darkens significantly over time to a beautiful deep red-brown — a natural process that Cherry and Jatoba lovers find irresistible. For high-traffic residential and commercial floors that need to look stunning for decades, Jatoba delivers unmatched value.

Learn more about this wood species on our Jatoba wood guide.

Benefits of Jatoba Flooring

2,350 lbf Janka — 73% harder than White Oak

Rich, warm reddish-orange color that deepens over time

Exceptional dent and scratch resistance

Natural resistance to decay and insects

Excellent for high-traffic commercial and residential floors

Beautiful grain with subtle figure

Extremely long-wearing — ideal for busy homes

Good dimensional stability for an exotic

Sizes Available

3¼" Solid Plank

4" Solid Plank

5" Wide Plank

¾" Solid Thickness

Engineered options available

Prefinished and unfinished

Custom sizes and lengths available. Request a custom quote.

Installation Tips

Acclimate for 7-10 days — exotics need longer acclimation.

Pre-drill at board ends to prevent splitting.

Use a heavy-duty floor nailer with proper PSI for dense hardwoods.

Maintain 3/8" expansion gap at walls.

Expect dramatic color change in first 3-6 months — plan accordingly.

Use carbide-tipped blades for cutting.

Maintenance

Sweep or vacuum regularly. Jatoba's exceptional hardness means it resists wear from heavy traffic. Clean with a hardwood floor cleaner. The color will darken significantly in the first year — use UV-blocking window treatments for even color development. Avoid area rugs for the first 6 months to prevent uneven tanning. Refinish every 10-15 years.