Wainscoting Long Island

  Found in: South and Central America

  Density: Hard wood

  Traits: It's called Purple Heart because it changes
  color when cut for production. It's a durable and very
  heavy wood with a good amount of elastisity. It   dries quickly and changed from a brownish color to   a purplish color. As a dense wood, it is difficult to   cut and nail.

  Used in: Heavy, structural applications such as
  pilasters and peers. But also used by fine   woodworkers for ornate pieces such as instruments,
  elaborate fixtures and furniture.