Custom Wood Countertops

Wood Samples

Pecan Butcher Block Countertops

Edge Grain Construction

Custom Pecan Countertops

Face Grain Construction

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 a Pecan is usually described as “Rustic”, “Wild”, or “Natural”.

Janka Hardness: 1820

Color: The sapwood of pecan is white, tinged with brown, while the heartwood is pale to reddish brown.

Color Change:  Pecan will darken slightly with exposure to light.

Grain: Pecan has a straight, sometimes irregular grain and is coarse in texture.

Finishing: Pecan requires some care to obtain a smooth finish and can be difficult to stain.

Characteristics: This wood is known for its strength and shock resistance.  It is durable and provides great wear-resistance.