Sapele Flooring

Sapele flooring has characteristics of the Sapele tree. Sapele is in the same family as mahogany. The wood is light to deep reddish brown. Sapele has a medium to coarse texture. Grain is straight to interlocked. Much harder than African Mahogany and red oak. It is a great alternative to Mahogany.

Grades

Select sapele flooring

Boards are clear. No knots, checking.

Paul + Jula Sampson have forged strong relationships with loggers and mills to get lumber specifically suited to our custom grades. Our grades are unique.

Face Widths

3” up to 12” select

Thickness

25/32”

Lengths

Ranges available, Sapele usually averages between 8’ to 9’

Milling:

Tongue and groove with back relief.
Endmatching option available.
Flooring can be ordered with endmatching (a tongue or groove at the end of board length).