[22.8 sq ft/box] - Natural Tigerwood / Premiere / 3 1/4" - Tigerwood (Muricatiara) is one of the most sought after flooring products in South America. Known for its warm and rich colors that are accented with dark and sometimes bold highlights, Tigerwood is a perfect design choice for creative and fun environments. It is a photosensitive species, and the colors darken and blend over time. Since it is harder than domestic species, it is a good choice for both low and high traffic areas. Many South American species are photosensitive and will change color when exposed to light and oxygen commonly known as oxidation. The degree and depth of the change depends on the species, but typically exotic species get darker with exposure to light and develop a rich and dense patina over time. Color variation more often defined as color, tone, and graining differences between boards throughout a floor, is a fundamental component of exotic flooring. This difference between boards and planks varies from species to species, but should be expected to some degree with any exotic floor. This diversity in appearance is one of the key elements that will make your floor unique and like no other. Coated with TREFFERT Sapphire, the best performing scratch-resistant coating system for flooring in the market today, this line of Mazama hardwood is tested to reflect real life, it has both exceptional linear as well as rotational scratch resistance. It is highly resistant to scratches during transport, installation, and use; enabling the floors to look like new for longer. Superlatively cut with a smooth finished, the Exotic South American Hardwood Collection has micro beveled edges that requires nail down installation. Each selection of the hardwood is coated with Aluminum Oxide at least 7 times providing each plank with extra durability on the surface.