Movingui Teak Wood

Movingui wood tend to give a Yellowish to orangish brown color; color tends to darken with age. Movingui frequently exhibits figured grain patterns such as mottle or ripple. Sapwood colour distinct from heartwood colour. Movingui is frequently referred to as Satinwood. Texture fine grain often interlocked, sometimes wavy. Some logs produce a decorative figure; may contain up to 1.3% silica; contains a yellow extractive that may stain fabrics if moistened. Its yellow color can be quite vibrant, while it can also have highly pronounced mottle figure, making it a favorite for veneering and applications used for decorations.

Common Names:

Movingui, Ayan, Nigerian Satinwood

Scientific Name:

Distemonanthus benthamianus

West Africa

• Sliced veneer Veneer for back or face of plywood
• Glued laminated
• Exterior joinery
• Interior joinery
• Interior panelling
• Exterior panelling
• Flooring Stairs (inside)
• Arched goods
• Cabinet work (high class furniture)
• Current furniture or furniture components
• Vehicle or container flooring
• Turned goods
• Wooden shingles
• Light carpentry

Generally the wood is easy to work, though Movingui can have up to 1.3% silica content by weight. The wood has only a slight tendency to split under nailing, so pre-boring is suggested. Glue holds well with movingui flooring. This species is reported to take a good stain and polish. Quarter sawn surfaces may be inclined to tearout during planing. Movingui glues, stains, and finishes well.

Available on request.