Jatoba Lumber
Jatoba Lumber in Los Angeles
Jatoba - often called Brazilian cherry - is one of the hardest and most visually striking tropical hardwoods available. Its rich salmon-red to deep reddish-brown color darkens beautifully with light exposure, developing a warm, lustrous patina that rivals genuine mahogany and cherry. Combined with outstanding hardness, excellent durability, and strong resistance to decay, jatoba is a top choice for flooring, stair treads, heavy-use furniture, and exterior applications. At House of Hardwood, we carry jatoba lumber to serve woodworkers, flooring installers, furniture makers, designers, and contractors across Los Angeles.
Our Jatoba Lumber Selection
Our jatoba lumber is available in 4/4 through 8/4 thicknesses in both rough-sawn and surfaced (S4S) options. We stock select and better grades with the rich, even color and interlocked grain this species is known for. Wider and longer boards are available as stock allows - ask our team about current inventory, sizing, and availability.
Why Woodworkers Choose Jatoba
- Extreme hardness - With a Janka rating of 2,350 lbf, jatoba is nearly twice as hard as red oak, making it one of the most dent-resistant flooring and countertop options on the market
- Rich, evolving color - Its salmon-red tone deepens to a warm reddish-brown over time with light exposure, giving finished pieces a living quality that only improves with age
- Natural durability - Highly resistant to rot, decay, and insect damage, jatoba performs well in both interior and exterior applications without chemical treatment
- Flooring workhorse - One of the most popular imported flooring species in North America, valued for its hardness, beauty, and long-term performance in high-traffic residential and commercial spaces
- Finishing well - Takes oil, polyurethane, and hardwax finishes beautifully; its natural luster means even a simple wipe-on oil produces a striking result
Sizing
Here at the House Of Hardwood, we sell most of our lumber by volume, using Board Feet.
Volume = Thickness" x Width" x Length" / 144 = bf
Importantly, the hardwood measuring system bases the thickness based on rough cutting done at the lumber mill, so all fractions indicate the ROUGH thickness.
We sell our hardwood S2S (Surfaced 2 Sides) – This means the boards have been planed down from their rough cut form to be flat. The edges are still not straight at this point, but we can straighten them up for you!
This S2S operation removes 3/16" therefore it is important to note net thicknesses:
| Rough Thickness | Net Thickness (S2S) |
|---|---|
| 4/4 Lumber | 13/16" |
| 5/4 Lumber | 1 1/16" |
| 6/4 Lumber | 1 5/16" |
| 8/4 Lumber | 1 13/16" |
| 10/4 Lumber | 2 5/16" |
| 12/4 Lumber | 2 13/16" |
| 16/4 Lumber | 3 13/16" |
Visit Us or Call Ahead
Jatoba is an imported tropical hardwood and inventory can vary by thickness and width. We recommend calling ahead or stopping by to confirm availability and hand-select your material - especially if color matching matters for your project. If you’re sourcing wood for a larger build, our guide on best wood choices for ADU construction in Los Angeles may also be helpful.
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