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Wood guide: compare real woods at a glance

Hardness, density and durability as meter bars on one shared scale, so you can compare them by eye — in-stock woods first, ready to price.

In stock only All Thai Imported

In-stock woods

Ready in our factory now — get a price right away. The woods further down can be ordered too, sourced on request.

All bars share one scale: full hardness bar 12,500 N · full density bar 1,200 kg/m³ · durability in 5 levels

Choosing the right finish

Two finishing systems that differ in feel, durability and work involved — pick by how the piece is used.

Natural wax (food-grade)

Real-wood feel, visible grain, food-safe, fewer steps, lower cost

Feel
Real wood, grain shows
Food contact
Food-grade: boards and trays are fine
Durability
Less hard-wearing, re-wax now and then
Work / cost
Fewer steps, lower cost
Repairs
Sand the spot and re-wax — DIY-friendly
Best for
home décor, everyday items, small pieces, trays, boards

Film coat: lacquer/PU

High water, heat and scratch resistance, more steps

Feel
Smooth film, gloss or matt to spec
Food contact
For surfaces holding dishes, not cutting boards
Durability
High water, heat and scratch resistance
Work / cost
More steps, higher cost
Repairs
Deep marks need stripping and recoating
Best for
heavy use, tabletops, counters, cafés/restaurants
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See each system's price in the estimator; our team confirms the final price.

Other species — ask us and we source them

A comparison of Thai and imported woods often used in woodwork. We do not keep these in stock, but we can order them in batches — message our team to check the next batch and the price.

Wood species compared, most popular first
Species Janka hardness Density Durability Availability Good for
Teak Tectona grandis ไม้สัก Suitable outdoors 4,740 N (1,070 lbf) MC 12% 655 kg/m³ MC 12% Very durable · termite-resistant · very stable On request / sourced Wood flooring Wood wall cladding Wood doors & windows Wood stairs Furniture
Burma Padauk Pterocarpus macrocarpus ไม้ประดู่ Suitable outdoors 9,550 N (2,150 lbf) MC 12% 865 kg/m³ MC 12% Very durable · good resistance to termites and insects On request / sourced Wood flooring Furniture Timber structure Wood stairs Pavilions & pergolas
Makha Mong Afzelia xylocarpa ไม้มะค่าโมง Suitable outdoors
IUCN endangered — legal-origin documentation required
8,820 N (1,980 lbf) MC 12% 825 kg/m³ MC 12% Very durable · moderate termite resistance On request / sourced Wood flooring Wood stairs Timber structure Furniture
Mai Daeng Xylia xylocarpa ไม้แดง Suitable outdoors 9,797 N (2,202 lbf) MC 12% 1,140 kg/m³ MC 12% Very durable · highest resistance to fungi, insects and marine borers (ITTO index 1) On request / sourced Timber structure Wood flooring Wood stairs Wood doors & windows Wood decking Pavilions & pergolas
Teng Shorea obtusa ไม้เต็ง Suitable outdoors ≈ 8,500 N approximate — group-level figure MC 40% (balau group 8010–9520) ≈ 1,000 kg/m³ approximate — group-level figure MC 15% Naturally durable heartwood · sapwood prone to fungal attack · hard to treat with preservative On request / sourced Wood flooring Timber structure Wood decking Wood battens & louvers Pavilions & pergolas
Yang Na Dipterocarpus alatus ไม้ยางนา
Yang Na is a reserved species in Thailand — proper documentation and permits are required
≈ 6,170 N (1,390 lbf) approximate — group-level figure MC 12% (keruing group) ≈ 745 kg/m³ approximate — group-level figure MC 12% Moderately durable · prone to insect attack · resinous On request / sourced Timber structure
Kankrao Fagraea fragrans ไม้กันเกรา Suitable outdoors 5,757 N (1,294 lbf) MC 12% 780 kg/m³ MC 12% Very durable · resistant to marine borers (ITTO index 1) On request / sourced Timber structure Pavilions & pergolas
Siamese Rosewood Dalbergia cochinchinensis ไม้พะยูง Suitable outdoors
Legally protected species (CITES) — for reference only ⚠️ CITES Appendix II and a specially reserved species in Thailand — trade and export are prohibited (finished goods included) · shown for educational comparison only, not offered for sale
10,790 N (2,430 lbf) MC 12% 1,035 kg/m³ MC 12% Very durable Legally controlled (CITES) — reference only Furniture
Burmese Rosewood Dalbergia oliveri ไม้ชิงชัน Suitable outdoors
Legally protected species (CITES) — for reference only ⚠️ CITES Appendix II (the Dalbergia genus, finished goods included) and IUCN Endangered — trade and export are restricted · shown for education only, not offered for sale
12,060 N (2,710 lbf) MC 12% 940 kg/m³ MC 12% Very durable Legally controlled (CITES) — reference only Furniture
White Oak Quercus alba ไม้โอ๊คขาว Suitable outdoors 5,990 N (1,350 lbf) MC 12% 755 kg/m³ MC 12% Very durable · watertight heartwood (tyloses) On request / sourced Wood flooring Furniture Wood doors & windows
Black Walnut Juglans nigra ไม้วอลนัท 4,490 N (1,010 lbf) MC 12% 610 kg/m³ MC 12% Very durable (decay) · prone to insect attack On request / sourced Furniture
Mangium Acacia mangium ไม้กระถินเทพา 6,340 N (1,430 lbf) MC 12% 585 kg/m³ MC 12% Usually reported non-durable to moderate (plantation) On request / sourced Furniture
European Oak Quercus robur ไม้โอ๊คยุโรป Suitable outdoors 4,980 N (1,120 lbf) MC 12% 675 kg/m³ MC 12% Very good decay resistance On request / sourced Wood flooring Furniture Wood doors & windows
Red Oak Quercus rubra ไม้โอ๊คแดง 5,430 N (1,220 lbf) MC 12% 700 kg/m³ MC 12% Non-durable to perishable · open pores On request / sourced Wood flooring Furniture
Earpod Wattle Acacia auriculiformis ไม้กระถินณรงค์ pending verification pending verification Not clearly stated (plantation) On request / sourced Furniture
Hard Maple Acer saccharum ไม้เมเปิลแข็ง 6,450 N (1,450 lbf) MC 12% 705 kg/m³ MC 12% Non-durable to perishable · prone to insect attack On request / sourced Wood flooring Furniture
White Ash Fraxinus americana ไม้แอชขาว
IUCN Critically Endangered (emerald ash borer) — supply is tight (not a CITES listing)
5,870 N (1,320 lbf) MC 12% 675 kg/m³ MC 12% Perishable · no insect resistance · high shock resistance On request / sourced Wood flooring Furniture
Merbau Intsia bijuga ไม้หลุมพอ (เมอบาว) Suitable outdoors
IUCN vulnerable — legal-origin documentation required
7,620 N (1,840 lbf) MC 12% 815 kg/m³ MC 12% Very durable · resists decay and insects On request / sourced Wood flooring Wood decking Timber structure Pavilions & pergolas Furniture
Honduran Mahogany Swietenia macrophylla ไม้มะฮอกกานี
Legally protected species (CITES) — for reference only ⚠️ CITES Appendix II and IUCN Endangered — export is controlled · CITES documentation required · shown for comparison only, not offered for sale
4,020 N (900 lbf) MC 12% 590 kg/m³ MC 12% Moderately to very durable · termite-resistant Legally controlled (CITES) — reference only Furniture
Radiata Pine Pinus radiata ไม้สนเรดิเอตา 3,150 N (710 lbf) MC 12% 515 kg/m³ MC 12% Heartwood non-durable to perishable · sapwood treats well On request / sourced Furniture

≈ approximate = a figure for the trade group or plantation-grown timber (plantation/research data), not a test result for that species itself · MC = moisture content at the time of testing (12% is the standard)

Janka = the force needed to press a steel ball into the wood; the higher it is, the better the wood resists denting · Real-world properties depend on where the timber came from, its age and how it was kiln-dried. Our team can help you pick a wood that suits your budget and how the piece will be used.

Questions about wood

How does solid wood differ from plywood and substitute materials?

Solid wood is strong and hard-wearing, can be repaired, sanded back and refinished, and lasts longer. Substitute materials cost less but usually do not handle humidity well and are hard to repair — they suit different kinds of work.

Which species should I choose?

It depends on the use, the budget and the tone you want: teak stands up to sun and humidity, while makha is very hard and suits table tops. Compare them on our wood guide page, or ask our team to recommend one.

What is the Janka hardness rating?

Janka is the force needed to press an 11.28 mm steel ball halfway into the wood. The higher the figure, the better the wood resists denting and wear, which suits flooring and stairs. The standard figure is measured at 12% wood moisture content.

What does an "approximate" figure in the wood guide mean?

Some species have no test result of their own, so we use a trade-group figure (the balau or keruing groups, for example) or a figure from plantation-grown timber in research, which may have been tested at a moisture content other than 12%. We state the moisture content (MC) at the time of testing for every figure. They are fine for a rough comparison, but should not be used as structural design values.

Why are phayung, ching chan and mahogany not available?

They are controlled under the CITES convention and/or Thai law, and trade and export are restricted. WisutWood shows the information for study and comparison only: we do not sell or quote these species, and we suggest legal alternatives such as padauk, daeng or makha mong with proper documentation.

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