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Hand-selected by woodworkers
Project-ready quality
You get exactly what you see
Add bold colour and unmistakable character to your next project with Purpleheart.
Renowned for its vivid purple hue, this exotic hardwood starts as a muted brown when freshly cut and transforms into rich violet tones as it is exposed to light and air. Dense, strong, and visually striking, Purpleheart turns functional pieces into true statement work.
Ideal for accent details, furniture, cutting boards, inlays, and decorative applications, Purpleheart delivers durability and colour that few woods can rival.
✅ Colour and Grain
Deep purple heartwood with straight to slightly interlocked grain and a smooth, refined appearance
✅ Workability
Machines cleanly with sharp tooling, glues reliably, and finishes to a glassy surface
✅ Design Impact
Creates dramatic contrast in modern, artistic, and high end designs
🔧 Colour Development and Change
Purpleheart darkens and deepens with light exposure, shifting from vibrant purple to deeper eggplant tones over time
🌲 Exotic and Durable
Naturally resistant to rot and insects, offering excellent long term performance
📚 Material Insight
Purpleheart has been used in fine furniture, flooring, and specialty applications where strength and colour are equally important
• Janka Hardness: ~2520 lbs
• Density: ~56 lbs per ft³
• Thickness: 8/4 2 inch rough, skip dressed to showcase colour
• Origin: Central and South America
• 5 pieces per pack
• Widths: 6 to 8 inches
• Lengths: Choose from 24 inches or 48 inches
Skip dressed to highlight its natural colour and density, these Purpleheart boards are ideal for projects where strength, contrast, and visual impact take center stage.
Not 100% satisfied? We’ll replace it, refund it, or fix it — whatever it takes
From a single standout board to full retail or renovation projects, we’ve helped over 3,000 Canadian woodworkers bring their vision to life.
Whether you’re a first-time DIYer, a contractor building custom interiors, or a designer sourcing unique wood for a client — we have the experience, selection, and support to get you exactly what you need.
