Brazilian Cherry flooring
Does anyone have any experience with this Brazillian Cherry Flooring from Home Depot?
Home Legend Brazilian Cherry 3/4 in. Thick x 5 in. Wide x Random Length Solid Hardwood Flooring (19.26 sq. ft. / case)
Model:
HL810W
Internet/Catalog:
203303647
Home Legend Exotic Solid Hardwood floors express beauty and elegance, while the construction adds great strength and stability. This product has achieved Greenguard Indoor Air Quality Certification and has been tested for more than 10,000 volatile organic compounds, including formaldehyde, to meet these standards. The tongue and groove profile allows the flooring to be installed on and above grade. This exotic flooring adds unique accent to any decor.SpecificationsAssembled Depth (in.) :71.625 inAssembled Height (in.) :.75 inAssembled Width (in.) :5 inBoard Edging :BeveledBoard Form :PlankCan Be Used Below Grade :NoColor :CherryColor Family :BrownCommercial / Residential :ResidentialIndoor/Outdoor :IndoorManufacturer Warranty :55 Year Residential WarrantyPortion of product made from wood (%) :100Prefinished :YesPrimary Specific Wood Species :Brazillian Cherry Jatob (Hymenaea courbaril)Product Weight (lb.) :69Product Width (in.) :5Returnable :90-DaySecondary Specific Wood Species :Brazillian Cherry Jatob (Hymenaea courbaril)Square Feet per Box (sq.ft.) :19.26THD Hardness Number :4
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Comments (12)
gregmills_gw
11 years ago
Toni S
11 years agoRelated Discussions
Can you whitewash solid Brazilian cherry floors?
Comments (8)It will be difficult to say what you will end up with. The video shows product that have been recently done. I don't know if anyone tried putting those samples in direct sunlight for 3 months to see if the bleached wood turns dark(er) again. As well, it will depend on your B. Cherry. Is it the flaming orange/red version or is it the pink/purple colour? I would guess the 'pinker' it looks today, the pinker it will look tomorrow. How do you feel about the water based finish verses the oil based finish? The water base is a step lighter than the oil based...which might be just enough to reduce the feeling of 'dark'....See MoreMatching Brazilian Cherry Floors - Sanding and Staining
Comments (6)Hi Moneymm, Unfortunately you'll never get them to look EXACTLY the same unless you're salvaging wood that's about the same age as what you already have. You can get pretty darn close though. If you're worried and don't want to have the new wood feathered in (costly and difficult), you could have a piece of the new floor installed 90 degrees across the threshold to wherever the new space is, so that any difference in color or wood grain is not noticeable between rooms....See MoreGray paint with Brazilian cherry flooring?
Comments (1)We have Brazilian cherry that is 22 years old . We use bona Chemi traffic to finish at that time. We are finally refinishing.. after four sons and 4 dogs it still looks great. As I said it has never been really red. In fact, I was disappointed, at that time, back in the day, they never turned really red. It was probably due to the fact that I used a water borne sealer. It is wonderful for a house full of kids and dogs and held up much better than my friends oak and maple. I can't wait to see it refinished and know that it will be a slight reddish brown. Hope whoever we sell too loves it!...See MoreBrazilian Cherry floors
Comments (2)Brazilian Cherry will always look like what it is. You might get a lighter pink instead of a brighter red, but it's never going to be anywhere close to white oak. Your best bet is to decorate to minimize the floor colour. For example, don't paint your walls green because it will make your floors look redder....See Morejustme4now
11 years ago
susanlynn2012
10 years agojakepyro
9 years agoHe is a complaint I have filed with the Better Business
Bureau:Purchased Home Legend Brazilian Cherry Flooring and 2 weeks
after installation, bubbling and peeling of the finish was noticed. The
original flooring was purchased from Home Depot in Westfield Ma. on October 24,
2014. The cost of the flooring was $2,451.44 not including installation, this
was a special order product and was delivered to the home late November/early
December. As recommended by the flooring manufacturers guidelines the flooring
was allowed to acclimate to the home. We actually well exceeded the
recommendations by leaving the floor in the home for several weeks. Within two
weeks of installation we noticed some small peeling along the cut edge of the
flooring. This was noticed as we were installing the baseboard trim. At first
we thought this was just an issue near the edge and was not concerned. But as
we were completing the trim work, more peeling areas were noticed. In January
2015 we took pictures of the flooring issues and reported the problem to Home
Depot at the Pro Desk. During the process we have worked with Christine and the
store manager Michele L Minniear. We have also worked with Celeste from the
Home Depot National Center and she has been very helpful, but after 4 months
the issue has not been resolved. The areas peeling included along the edge of
the boards, along with areas that started peeling/bubbling in the middle of the
boards as well. After several weeks of working with Home Depot they sent out a
flooring inspector and were told that there is no defect in the floor but it
was caused by the humidity in the home. We were never allowed to see the report
and are told the report is the property of Home Depot. Since this report we
have been documenting the temperature and humidity both on the first floor
(were the flooring is installed) and the basement. This documentation consists
of two meters left in two locations 24 hours a day for several months now.
Pictures of the meter along with a newspaper and the date have been taken over
this time period and the temperature and humidity levels have been within the
manufacturer's guidelines. The flooring has continually become worse over the
last 4 months. Although we are not allowed to see the report, we have been told
there is too much humidity in the house causing the floor to swell, but when I
questioned Christine asking her to clarify, the story changed to the floor
shrinking as the floor has some spaces between the boards. So I am not sure
what is correct and what is not. As a carpenter for many years, having
installed thousands of square feet of pre-finished flooring and working with
wood it is normal for flooring/wood to expand and contract due to the
temperature and humidity. Over the last several months the temperature and
humidity have remained steady. We have noticed this issue is common with Home
Legend LLC. There are many complaints against the flooring and it is routine
for them to deny any flooring defect. The home in question also has Brazilian
Cherry Flooring (one room over) from a different manufacturer and was installed
nine years ago with no such issues. At this time we are expecting to to file
legal action against Home Dept, The Store Manerger and Home Legend LLC as they
continually blame the conditions of the home for the defects of the floor.
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