Meranti Wood
Meranti
Meranti wood (Shorea spp.) is a versatile tropical hardwood native to Southeast Asia, valued for its warm reddish-brown to pale yellow color and straight to interlocked grain. Known for its good workability and smooth finish, Meranti offers a balanced combination of strength, stability, and affordability.
Commonly used for furniture, cabinetry, door frames, and interior paneling, Meranti wood is also suitable for joinery, mouldings, and decorative veneers. Its natural beauty, ease of machining, and adaptability to various finishes make it a popular choice for both residential and commercial projects, providing a perfect blend of functionality and aesthetic appeal.
About Meranti Wood
Density & Hardness
Meranti wood is valued for its moderate hardness and balanced strength, making it a reliable and versatile hardwood. With a Janka hardness rating ranging from approximately 800 to 1,220 lbf (3,560–5,420 N) depending on the variety, it offers good resistance to everyday wear while remaining easy to work with.
Its stable structure and smooth grain make it ideal for furniture, cabinetry, and interior joinery, providing durability without excessive weight.
Water resistance
Meranti wood offers moderate natural resistance to moisture, making it suitable for indoor applications and sheltered outdoor use. While it does not contain as many natural oils as some dense hardwoods, its stable grain structure allows it to perform well when properly sealed.
With the application of a quality protective finish or sealant, Meranti can be used in areas with occasional moisture exposure, extending its lifespan and maintaining its appearance.
Advantages
Meranti wood is appreciated for its warm tones, ranging from pale yellow to rich reddish-brown, and its straight to gently interlocked grain patterns that add subtle elegance to any table surface.
Its smooth texture and ability to take finishes well enhance its natural beauty, making it a versatile choice for crafting stylish and inviting furniture.
Meranti wood is valued for its moderate hardness and balanced strength, making it a reliable and versatile hardwood. With a Janka hardness rating ranging from approximately 800 to 1,220 lbf (3,560–5,420 N) depending on the variety, it offers good resistance to everyday wear while remaining easy to work with.
Its stable structure and smooth grain make it ideal for furniture, cabinetry, and interior joinery, providing durability without excessive weight.
Meranti wood offers moderate natural resistance to moisture, making it suitable for indoor applications and sheltered outdoor use. While it does not contain as many natural oils as some dense hardwoods, its stable grain structure allows it to perform well when properly sealed.
With the application of a quality protective finish or sealant, Meranti can be used in areas with occasional moisture exposure, extending its lifespan and maintaining its appearance.
Meranti wood is appreciated for its warm tones, ranging from pale yellow to rich reddish-brown, and its straight to gently interlocked grain patterns that add subtle elegance to any table surface.
Its smooth texture and ability to take finishes well enhance its natural beauty, making it a versatile choice for crafting stylish and inviting furniture.
Showcase the richness of the wood's expression.
Showcase the richness of the wood's expression.
Showcase the richness of the wood's expression.
Showcase the richness of the wood's expression.
