Redheart’s vibrant color quickly fades to a reddish brown in direct sunlight, though this color change can be slowed (but usually not stopped entirely) by using a finish with UV inhibitors, and keeping the wood away from strong lighting. Grain/Texture: Grain is usually straight or irregular, with a fine, even texture. Low to medium natural luster.

Redheart is a unique Central / South American hardwood characterized by a reddish base color — ranging from dull to bright pink, pinkish-red or red — with streaks and highlights diverse in color, from darker red tones, to yellows, oranges and even occasional purples.

Redheart, native to Central and South America, is a vibrant hardwood known for its striking, bright reddish-pink hue that can deepen to a richer, darker red over time with exposure to light and air. It has a fine, uniform texture with a typically straight grain, although occasional interlocking may …

Redheart wood, also known as Chakte Kok, is a tropical hardwood native to Brazil, Paraguay, and southern Mexico. It is characterized by its bright, watermelon-red to dark brownish-red color and its immense strength and durability.

Redheart is a dense, fine textured hardwood from Central America with a beautiful red heartwood color. As with many red colored woods, such as Padauk and Bloodwood, Redheart will oxidize to a brown color if not protected by a UV blocking finish.

Redheart’s vibrant color quickly fades to a reddish brown in direct sunlight, though this color change can be slowed (but usually not stopped entirely) by using a finish with UV inhibitors, and keeping the wood away from strong lighting.

Redheart Lumber. Custom Exotic Lumber Orders: Our Redheart lumber is of the highest quality and kiln dried (unless otherwise noted.) Prices are per board foot and discounts are given at quantities of 10 board feet and 100 board feet.

What is red heart wood? Redheart is a distinctive Central / South American exotic tropical hardwood with uninteresting pink to moderately bright red colored wood fades considerably with long exposure to ultraviolet radiation.

Chakte Kok is an interesting wood and one of only a few in the world that naturally displays a brilliant bright red color tone. This extreme color will oxidize and fade within minutes if exposed to direct sunlight, therefore the use of a good UV inhibitor is required.

The color of Redheart ranges from light orange-pink to strong watermelon pinkish-red and has more grain pattern than Bloodwood. It does tend to fade with time to an orangish-brown and a UV protectant finish is recommended to slow this process.