Texas Pecan Wood Countertops and Table Tops
Texas Pecan
General Description:
A dense, tough, coarse-textured wood with white sapwood and reddish-brown heartwood. The color and graining patterns will have variations from brown in the heartwood to white in the sapwood. Certain stains will amplify this effect. The finished look of Texas Pecan is usually described as “Rustic”, “Wild”, or “Natural”. Texas Pecan typically has more color variation and is more vibrant than Pecan/Hickory that is commercially available.
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Janka Hardness
1820
Color:
The sapwood of texas pecan is white, tinged with brown, while the heartwood is pale to reddish brown.
Color Change:
Texas Pecan will darken slightly with exposure to light.
Grain:
Texas Pecan has a straight, sometimes irregular grain and is coarse in texture.
Characteristics:
This wood is known for its strength and shock resistance. It is durable and provides great wear-resistance.
Finishing:
Texas Pecan requires some care to obtain a smooth finish and can be difficult to stain.