Wood Catalog
Discover our full catalog of imported and exotic woods.
We only sell hardwoods and all come with a 5 to 10 year limited warranty on the varnish, depending on the type of wood and application.
We can add color to the wood to match your tastings or to make it more uniform
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- Exotic
- Imported
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Cumaru
Heartwood tends to be a medium to dark brown, sometimes with a reddish or purplish hue; some pieces may have streaks of yellowish or greenish brown. Unlike most other woods, Cumaru’s color tends to lighten with exposure to light. Cumaru has excellent durability and weathering properties. The wood is rated…Read More -
Bocote
Has a yellowish brown body with dramatic dark brown to almost black stripes. Color tends to darken with age. Also, the grain patterning can be quite striking. Heartwood is rated from moderately durable to very durable depending on the species. With its striking, zebra-like contrasts, and bold figuring, Bocote can…Read More -
Jabin
Is a very hard wood from the Yucatan Peninsula. Its wood is very appreciated because of is beautiful patterns and strength. It is used for the building of docks, boardwalks, poles, flooring and cattle enclosures, among other uses. Uses: Indoor flooring, outdoor furniture. We guarantee the varnish for 10 years…Read More -
Machiche
Also called Jatoba or Brazilian Cherry, this hardwood grows from the Caribbean and southern Mexico to northern South America and Brazil. The wood's yellowish-brown to dark reddish-brown gives it a distinct color. Machiche wood features low cupping, splitting and splintering characteristics, and is also highly resistant to rotting. Machiche also…Read More -
Tzalam
Also called Caribbean Walnut. This is a high-density wood from Mexico. This wood is fairly fine-textured with a straight open grain and colors that range from light brown to chocolate. These mostly-brown hardwood floors will ometimes have streaks of red or lustrous brown, might at times be faintly striped in…Read More -
Ciricote
Color ranges from medium to dark brown, sometimes with either a green or purple hue, with darker bands of black growth rings intermixed. Ziricote has a very unique appearance, which is sometimes referred to as “spider-webbing” or “landscape” grain figure. Ziricote is naturally resistant to decay. A truly unique-looking wood,…Read More -
Birch
Birch wood has a unique flooring heritage because it is extremely durable and has distinctive blends of lighter coloration. Each board has an intriguing combination of blonde outer edges and warm cherry-like center portions. Birch wood's varying grain patterns range from subtle swirls to highly figured flames. The result is…Read More -
Oak
Oak wood has a generally even grain. Because it grows slowly, oak is notable for having many growth rings on each board. Variations in color are very limited over time, even if the oak floors are exposed to intense light. Nevertheless, Summum Exotic applies a 7-coat, UV-Resistant Lacquer finish to…Read More -
Maple
Maple has a close grain that gives it a soft, even texture. While the grain is generally straight, it can also appear curly, wavy, or striped. Sometimes there is a pronounced color variation when maple is exposed to intense light, although a UV protector applied during the manufacture of flooring…Read More -
Ash
Ash wood is prized for its interesting grain patterns and striking hues. Colors of ash range from the cream-colored and light almond outer portions of the tree to the rich nutty brown heartwood. Natural or unstained, Ash offers a very sophisticated look with high impact resistance. It is also extremely…Read More
