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Ribadao promotes, preserves and sustains forest practices and renews its natural resources. As we know, biodiversity and sustainability are recognized as an essential component of responsible environment and natural resource management. Conserving biodiversity is also fundamental to both quality of life and social-economic well being, both now and in the future.
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Wood of African origin, AFRICAN TEAK (chlorophora e to brown. The design of space lives from the clea and the functionality is exposed through each ele ately glossy. Wood of South American origin, BRAZ brown when freshly cut to dark brown after drying. to the wood. Each decoration project seeks, in a distinction and the quality in the global perceptio texture tearing into details, territories of a conven Wood flooring by Ribadao combine all of these system applied on the flooring by Ribadao, under ter grip on wooden floors providing the highest le
excelsa) typically presents with bright tones of orange arance of the senses,  beauty must be observed, ement. The  grain is large and is presented moderZILIAN CHESTNUT (bowdichia nitida) presents with Light brown narrow stripes, giving a fibrous aspect a brand of prestige, the element that underlies the on of space. Clear perception of space, color and ntional refinement. GIVE A CHANCE TO LIFESTYLE! e features in a top quality flooring. The UV-based r controlled conditions, is designed to give a betevels of resistance against wear and chemicals.
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AFRICAN SPECIES
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QUALITY Portfolio of prestige, sustainability and creation in a high quality wooden floor.
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AFRICAN CHERRY
(afzelia pachyloba)
Wood of African origin, AFRICAN CHERRY (afzelia pachyloba) is clear when still green and after being sawn. However, with exposure to air acquires shades of brownish red of great natural beauty.
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COMFORT Protective effect, perfect surface, confort induced by wavy lines.
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AFRICAN AMENDOIM
(guarea cedrata)
Wood from Central Africa, AFRICAN AMENDOIM (guarea cedrata) has a uniform color when freshly cut, in shades of brown and pinkish well demarcated, coming to darken with time. Its texture is smooth, even and thin, with irregular grains.
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HARMONY Each natural dash, each unique detail becomes a challenge of harmony oriented to the whole.
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AFRICAN TEAK
(chlorophora excelsa)
Wood of African origin, AFRICAN TEAK (chlorophora excelsa) typically presents with bright tones of orange to brown. The grain is large and is presented moderately glossy.
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BEAUTY Elegance and beauty, patterns mixed in a single product, ideal for incomparable environments.
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SAPELLI
(entandrophragma cylindricum)
Wood of Central African origin, SAPELLI (entandrophragma cylindricum) is presented in shades of red-brown to brown hues of soft purple.
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EXQUISITE Clear perception of space, color and texture artfully shown in exquisite territories of a nonconventional longevity.
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WENGE
(millettia laurentii)
Wood of African origin from countries such as Democratic Republic of Congo and Cameroon, WENGE (millettia laurentii) is presented in shades of yellow-brown when freshly cut, getting gradually darker shades of brown, almost black demarcated by lines of a light brown.
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BRAZILIAN SPECIES
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EXCELLENCE How to interpret the identity of a space where the personal and the aesthetic excellence are showing themselves quietly in detail
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SANTOS MAHOGANY
(myroxylon balsamum)
Wood of South American origin, SANTOS MAHOGANY (myroxylon balsamum) presents with shades of pinkish light brown darkening to a dark pinkish-brown.
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CHARM Today, is in a clear sense of challenge, the mixture of warm environment and quality that provides genuine comfort and charm.
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BRAZILIAN TEAK
(dipteryx odorata)
Wood of South American origin, BRAZILIAN TEAK brown, with distinct lines, dark and intense.
(dipteryx odorata) is presented in shades of pinkish
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CONFIDENCE There’s a different sense of authenticity upon wooden floor, making each room a personal milestone of comfort, confidence and sophistication.
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BRAZILIAN WALNUT
(tabebuia spp.)
Wood of South American origin, BRAZILIAN WALNUT
(tabebuia spp.)
presents with shades of dark
brown to dark green, sometimes greenish with indistinct and intense lines.
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PRESTIGE Each decoration project seeks, in a brand of prestige, the element that underlies the distinction and the quality in the global perception of space.
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BRAZILIAN CHERRY
(hymenaea courbaril)
Wood of South American origin, BRAZILIAN CHERRY (hymenaea courbaril) presents mainly shades of pinkish light brown, with dark lines, becoming gradually over time, red-dark brown with shades more or less intense.
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DISTINCT Broadly and well defined nature lines, in a amazing filled format, life flows on the surprised spectator.
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TIGERWOOD
(astronium lecointei)
Wood of South American origin, TIGERWOOD (astronium lecointei) presents with shades of pale brown to yellowish brown, with stripes of dark reddish brown to black.
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DESIGN Nature creates curvy eccentricities, supporting a unique identity that draws inspiration to modern functionality.
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BRAZILIAN CHESTNUT
(bowdichia nitida)
Wood of South American origin, BRAZILIAN CHESTNUT (bowdichia nitida) presents with brown when freshly cut to dark brown after drying. Light brown narrow stripes, giving a fibrous aspect to the wood.
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HAND-SCRAPED
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ELEGANCE The greenish-brown thin line slides slowly in a special artistic notch, spreading calm waves under a sincere touch.
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EMERALD WALNUT
(tabebuia spp)
When a wooden floor is more than an element of home comfort, it becomes an expression of art over nature. With Emerald Walnut Hand-Scraped, produced with exotic wood art joins to comfort in a unique combination.
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STYLE Style and sustainability, a different concept in wooden floor, tuned with nature.
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BERYL CHERRY
(hymenaea courbaril)
With BERYL CHERRY Hand-Scraped, technology joins to the “savoir-faire” and dedication only to be presented as a wooden floor incredibly intense, maintaining its extraordinary variety of patterns and textures.
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DURABILITY Wood gives extraordinary possibilities of finishes combining the durability of a product with the essence of nature.
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GOSHNITE ANGELIM
(hymenolobium petraeum)
Unique sense of luxury and refinement, the GOSHNITE ANGELIM Hand-Scraped is a project of innovative design that combines a delicate texture with a enhanced color pattern.
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TEXTURE Specially selected wood creates new textures blended with the lines of modernity.
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RUBY CHERRY
(hymenaea courbaril)
Produced with exotic wood painted red, the RUBY CHERRY Hand-Scraped presents itself as an intense and elegant product ideal for modern environments.
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MODERN Between narratives and relaxed words comes a modern space that opens to friendly conviviality, protected from the rushed world.
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HELIODOR CHESTNUT
(bowdichia nitida)
Hand-Scraped produced with exotic wood, HELIODOR CHESTNUT demarcates itself from other exotic wooden floors, by blending originality to a natural wellness that exudes from the wood.
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RECOMMENDATIONS Ribadao sells lumber and flooring to over 50 countries worldwide. Since 1977, our commitment to quality and our commercial policy has resulted in a network of locations around the world ready to serve you. Our expertise extends to Harwoods in a number of different species such as Wenge, African Amendoim, African Teak and Sapelli. Always sustaining natural resources.
T&G 4 SIDES The flooring by Ribadao is a concept that is distinguished by its inherent elegance, comfort and value, and also by the technology used in the improvement of their characteristics. The UV-based system applied, is designed to give a better grip on wooden floors providing the highest levels of resistance against wear and chemicals. Beyond this protective effect, the finishing also lets highlight the natural characteristics of the wood, its color and its texture. The Ribadao flooring combines all of these features in a top quality floor.
FINISH
NATURAL WOOD
TONGUE AND GROOVE ON ALL FOUR SIDES WHICH ENSURES EASY INSTALLATION AND ACCURATE FIT
FINISH + MICRO BEVEL For Ribadao, quality has been an important element in maintaining a leadership position in the market. Technologically, the flooring by Ribadao combines the high standards of control to experience, highlighting the best in wood. Whatever type of wood, all floors need a final finish and this is the key element that allows additional protection against everyday wear and moisture. Beyond this protective effect also allows the finish highlight the natural characteristics of the wood, its color and its texture. Our flooring combines all of these features under controlled conditions in a amazing wooden floor.
FINISH
NATURAL WOOD FINISH + MICRO BEVEL
RECOMMENDATIONS Choosing a wood flooring product that is right for you is not a simple decision. There are some factors to be considered when choosing the right floor: the hardness of the species, its dimensional stability under various climactic conditions, floor area to be covered, the kind of traffic it will take, and the relative cost of the wood, among others. Different species are further distinguished by such factors as: width, length, and thickness of the strip or plank; natural color of the wood and grade. Our hardwood floor is designed to last a life time.
V SECOND FLOOR (ABOVE GROUND LEVEL) V FIRST FLOOR (GROUND LEVEL) X BASEMENT (BELOW GROUND FLOOR)
Floors can only be installed on or above grade level and are not recommended in full bathrooms.
PRE-INSTALLATION (SITE INSPECTION) Prior to installing hardwood floors, the building must be structurally complete and enclosed, including installation of exterior doors and windows. Concrete, masonry, drywall, and paint must also be complete, allowing adequate drying time as to not raise moisture content within the building. HVAC systems must be fully operational at least 14 days prior to flooring installation, maintaining a consistent room temperature between 60-75 degrees Fahrenheit and relative humidity between 35-55%. This not only stabilizes the building’s interior environment, but also is essential when acclimating hardwood flooring to the job-site.
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INSTALLATION LOCAL CONDITIONS Before installing the hardwood floors, the building must be completed. The concrete slab must be strong and dry. The floor must be smooth and without dirt. The hardwood floor must placed around the job site. This is essential for stabilizing the hardwood floor.
GLUE DOWN INSTALLATION Flooring by RIBADAO Glue Moisture Barrier
Concrete Slab
GLUE DOWN INSTALLATION WITH CORK Flooring by RIBADAO Glue Cork Moisture Barrier Concrete
OSB ON CONCRETE SLAB SYSTEM Flooring by RIBADAO Glue/Nail Cork/ Polyethylene Foam OSB / Plywood Moisture Barrier Concrete
INSTALLATION ACCLIMATION Wood is a porous material with a natural cellular structure that expands and contracts depending on the amount of relative humidity present in the surrounding atmosphere. Equalizing moisture content to the job-site equilibrium point before installation is paramount to stabilizing movement after installation. Monitor the flooring and job-site conditions as they acclimate. If the wood is neither gaining nor losing moisture, an equilibrium condition has been reached.
COMMON SENSE CARE It is important to keep the Ribadao hardwood flooring free from dirt, water, food, grease and other spills wich can damage the floor or finish. Periodically clean floors using a leading brand of cleaner made for prefinished hardwood floors. Do not use ammonia or oil-based wax, polish, abrasive cleaners or even furniture cleaners. Make sure to install floor protectors under furniture or chairs or others items to help prevent scratches and dents. Avoid walking on floors with sharp, stiletto high heels shoes. Do not use equipment with water vapor. To help you get started, we have provided some helpful information about these wood floor species, some relevant properties, their Janka hardness scale, and glossary of techical terms. If you have any further questions regarding our hardwood flooring please contact our technical department.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Ribadao carefully controls the moisture content prior to delivery and all flooring is moisture metered before it leaves our facility. Moisture content information is attached to each invoice/packing statement. Flooring must be properly equalized, before installation, to minimize later on-site movement.
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FLOORING
SPECIFICATIONS
WOOD SPECIES AFRICAN CHERRY AFRICAN AMENDOIM
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thickness
thickness
thickness
5/16
5/ 8
3/ 4
width
width
width
width
width
width
width
3 1/ 8
3 1/ 2
3
3 1/ 4
4 3/ 4
5
5 1/ 2
AFRICAN TEAK SAPELLI WENGE BRAZILIAN CHERRY BRAZILIAN HESTNUT BRAZILIAN WALNUT TIGERWOOD BRAZILIAN TEAK SANTOS MAHOGANY EMERALD WALNUT BERYL CHERRY GOSHNITE ANGELIM RUBY CHERRY HELIODOR CHESTNUT
PREFINISHED
FLOORING
T&G MICRO BEVEL 4 SIDES
TECHNICAL INFORMATION Moisture content flooring Ribadao KD 6-8% T&G Four sides Thickness: 5/16”, 5/8” and 3/4”; Lenghts: flooring 5/16” - 11” to 55”; flooring 5/8” - 11” to 60”; flooring 3/4” - 11” to 88”.
PREFINISHED or UNFINISHED
Available both unfinished and prefinished
Available only prefinished
Available only unfinished
FINISHING UV- Cured Finish Semi - Gloss (20%-25%) Closed Pore PACKAGING Recycled card box and plastic film.
LENGTHS 88”
MOLDINGS Nosing
Shoe-Molding
T-Molding
Reducer
SPECIFICATIONS SAFETY AND QUALITY All products meet the requirements of the EN 14342-2005 for building construction materials.
Emission of formaldehyde E1 classification EN 717 -1
RIBADAO Natural Wood Flooring meet the requirements of Class Cfl-S1/Dfl-S1 (EN 14342:2005 and EN 13501 part 1)
CE Marking (EN 14342:2005+A1:2008)
QUALITY GUARANTEE For normal residential use conditions. For further questions please check our website: www.ribadao.com
PROPERTIES
Tough & Durable
Cigarrete Resistant
Scratch-Resistant
Eco-Friendly
Photosensitive
Residential & Commercial
Greater Stability
Allergy Friendly
Impact Resistant
Easy to Clean
Easy Stain Removal
Slip Resistant
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