Acacia Timber

Solid Acacia Board: Sizes, Grades, Where to Buy

Dry acacia boards are widely used in the furniture industry and for manufacturing garden tools, kitchen utensils, and sports equipment. We offer joinery-quality timber suitable for professional use. The WoodWay Expert catalogue features edged acacia board in Extra and 1st grades with the following specifications:

• Thickness: 32 mm, 52 mm
• Length: 1–4.5 m (typically 2.5–3 m)
• Width: from 20 cm
• Moisture content: 8–10%

You can select the timber personally by visiting our warehouse in Kyiv. Alternatively, you can buy joinery boards by placing an order on our website or contacting us by phone.

Acacia Board Grades: Key Features

When selecting materials, it is essential to understand the differences between grades, which are defined by natural defects, colour uniformity, and texture.

• Extra Grade. Selected timber of the highest quality. The board surface is clean, free from knots, cracks, or sapwood. The colour is uniform, ranging from greenish-yellow to golden-brown. It is used for elite furniture, facades, and premium parquet where a flawless appearance is paramount.
• 1st Grade. The “golden mean” that balances technical performance with the natural characteristics of the wood. Healthy (“live”) light knots of small diameter (usually up to 10–15 mm) firmly fused with the wood are permitted. Slight colour variations that highlight the natural origin of the material are also acceptable. 1st-grade boards are used for worktops, staircases, furniture panels, and other items where wood texture and high strength are valued.
• 2nd Grade. Timber suitable for Loft, Country, or Rustic styles. It is characterised by colour variations (sharp transitions from the dark heartwood to light sapwood). Dark and black knots of any size, healthy sapwood, and micro-cracks that do not compromise the board’s integrity are permitted.

Acacia Timber: Main Characteristics

Acacia (Robinia), also known as the locust tree, is widespread in the subtropical and tropical latitudes of Europe, Asia, Australia, and Africa. It is the hardest of the broad-leaved trees and has a developed root system, allowing it to thrive in arid areas.

There are about 1,300 varieties of acacia. The tree grows up to 30 m in height, with a trunk diameter reaching 1.5 m. Acacia is a fast-growing species; a plant can reach 4.5 m just three years after planting.

Acacia timber is notable for its multidirectional structure. The fibres are arranged against each other, ensuring the elasticity and density of the solid wood. The natural material is resistant to friction, so strict adherence to technology is required when processing dry acacia board. Small to medium-sized pores are visible on a smooth cut. The colour scheme is dominated by light yellow and dark brown tones.

The solid wood withstands significant mechanical loads and is resistant to moisture, fungi, and mould. Acacia timber products are used in bathrooms and kitchens. However, it is important to understand that the surfaces of shelves, cabinets, and worktops must be pre-treated with special impregnations and varnishes. Acacia is also highly decorative. The distinct wood pattern can be made even more expressive with stains, oils, waxes, and varnishes.

Joinery Acacia Board: Applications

Due to its hardness and density, acacia is frequently used for flooring, wall cladding, and the production of doors, window frames, and staircase elements. The following types of floor and wall coverings are produced from solid wood:

Dry Planed Acacia Board: Finishing Options

In interior design, cladding materials imitating natural wood are popular. Vinyl or laminated boards imitating the acacia pattern are durable and safe.

For connoisseurs of genuine material, decorative acacia board offers distinct beauty. To reveal the wood’s potential, we use:

• Toning. Stains, waxes, oils, and varnishes make the annual ring pattern contrasting or bleached.
• Ageing. Special agents create an antique or retro look.
• Brushing. Brushed boards suit Retro, Shabby-chic, Vintage, Country, and Provence interiors. The technology involves “combing” the timber surface with a stiff brush. Soft fibres are removed, highlighting the annual ring pattern.

Characteristics of Edged and Unedged Acacia Board: Manufacturer’s Overview

Acacia lumber occupies a unique market niche due to its extreme hardness (exceeding oak and ash) and natural rot resistance. For manufacturing enterprises, the choice between edged and unedged material is based on the specific end product and the capabilities of the machinery.

Edged Acacia Board

This material has undergone a full cycle of primary processing with bark and wane removal. It ensures maximum working time optimisation. The edged board features clear geometry, allowing you to proceed immediately to calibration, glueing into panels, or profiling. It is suitable for manufacturing solid floor boards, parquet, decking, furniture facades, and mouldings.

Advantage: The highest yield coefficient of finished products.

Unedged Acacia Board

Timber with preserved natural edges (with or without bark) is characterised by a lower cost per cubic metre and the possibility of custom cutting for non-standard curved details. It is the optimal raw material for workshops producing “live edge” items.

Applications: Slab tables, rustic furniture, decorative interior elements.

Acacia features a contrasting light sapwood and dark heartwood. In unedged boards, this transition is a key aesthetic element that designers strive to preserve.

Technical Nuances When Processing Acacia Boards

Regardless of the cut type, working with acacia requires adherence to specific conditions:

1. Drying. Chamber drying to 8–10% moisture content is critical. Acacia is prone to warping and internal stresses, so steaming is often applied before drying.
2. Tools. Due to the high density and viscosity of the wood, carbide-tipped saws and cutters are recommended to avoid burning the material and rapid wear of cutting edges.
3. Sanding. Acacia wood is difficult to sand but polishes to a mirror shine.