flooring | interior | mutene
solid parquet
Traditional floor interior, formed by the union of parts in solid wood macheadas on all four sides.

Available in a wide range of woods, each board is an authentic piece of art. It features variable dimensions which reflect the natural beauty of wood in their veins, textures and colors.
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muteny
Density (12%MC|H): 820 Kg/M3
Hardness (kN): 7,3
Durability:*** (Classe 3)
Shrinkage %: Tangential : 8,7; Radial: 4,6
DESCRIPTION
Source: Africa
Family: Fabaceae
Botanical name: Guibourtia arnoldiana J. Léonard.
Trademarks: Mutene (Eng.); Mutenye (Fr. and Ing.); Benge; Libenge.
Durability: Moderately durable. Unlikely to attack by fungi and borers.
Technological properties:
• Workability: Despite its hardness and density is not difficult to work.
• Drying: shall be conducted taking into account the possibility of exudation when performed at elevated temperatures.
• Finish: allows good finishes.
• Bonding: glue satisfactorily.
Main applications
• Flooring
• Carpentry: interior and exterior, especially in furnishing openings in sidings and other coatings.
• Furniture: in general.
• Other: for his good looks, ease of work and good finish is indicated for the manufacture of small decorative items, chess boards, toys and household items. The design and the brown color, sometimes with darker shades of tracks make this wood carving much appreciated.