calberto22 wrote:

Hi, I just purchased a 10 year old house with beautiful dark
brown/reddish Brazilian cherry floors. Unfortunately part of the
floors were damaged by a leak and I have to replace them. I have
looked EVERYWHERE for Brazilian Cherry of the same color but they are
all a much much lighter shade. Everyone has assured me that they will
darken in about 4-6 months. However, I just can't believe a wood can
possibly change so much in color. The new Brazilian cherry I am
finding is a light brown color, my house Brazilian Cherry is a Dark
Red/Brown color. It would have to change dramatically. Everyone I
speak to at every reseller I go to tells me the same thing, IT WILL
CHANGE to a dark red/brown color and blend with the rest of the house.


Has anyone had experience with this?

Thanks,

Carlos

Carlos, my experience is somewhat limited, but I used to work for a
furniture store and Cherry always gets darker. In fact most of the red
woods (Cherry, Mahogany, Padauk, etc) all get darker over time. Most
also get darker more quickly in areas of high exposure to sunlight as well.

bkr