Pimenta Preta Vila Do Conde Engineered | Amazon Wood Floors
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What is Pimenta Preta?
Pimenta Preta is an engineered hardwood floor in an almost-black brown tone, with a nearly knot-free, mostly straight grain for a fresh, tailored look.
Is it waterproof?
Engineered hardwood isn't waterproof. Where it beats solid wood is stability — the cross-layered core moves far less with moisture, so it may be approved for rooms and subfloors solid wood isn't — confirm the manufacturer's installation requirements. Prompt spill cleanup keeps it looking its best.
Can it be refinished?
The veneer is what decides it — that thin layer of real wood is all a sander has to work with. At 3mm, Pimenta Preta has enough veneer to support real, professional refinishing down the road. Day to day, a lighter touch — a buff-and-recoat or a deep clean — usually does the job; a flooring professional can confirm exactly how much sanding room this veneer leaves.
What does the plank surface look like?
Run your hand across the surface and you'll feel the brushed, UV-cured oil finish. The board itself is a clean, mostly straight-grain cut with just the occasional small character mark, consistent with a Clear-to-Select blend, so it reads composed up close rather than busy. Look along the length and the figure isn't perfectly uniform either — small shifts in grain direction keep each board from looking machine-stamped.
Will this color work in my room?
Pimenta Preta sits at the dark end of the color range, close enough to black that it reads almost ebony in low light, then opens up into a warmer, more visible brown under strong daylight. In a bright, window-lit room the neutral undertone keeps it from leaning too cool or too orange; in a dimmer room it deepens further and works best paired with lighter walls or furniture so the space doesn't read flat. It's a confident, dramatic choice rather than a quiet background floor — plan the rest of the room's palette around it, not the other way around.
Price & availability?
This floor is ordered directly through our supplier. Call or text (408) 753-3220 to check the latest lead time and request a written quote. Your order can be shipped nationwide, delivered throughout the Bay Area, or picked up from our showroom. Trade pricing is available for verified contractors, designers, and architects. We'll be happy to walk you through the next steps.
Overview
Pimenta Preta pairs a deep, near-black brown with a straight-to-cathedral grain that moves from tight linear lines into broad cathedral arches along the run. One board carries a long mineral streak, and a soft ribbon of figure catches the light across the plank face — the kind of board-to-board variation only real Sapele delivers, with no two boards showing quite the same grain. The neutral undertone keeps that depth from swinging warm or cool as the day's light changes, so the color typically stays consistent from morning through evening. A shade this dark reads best set against lighter walls, trim, or furniture — living rooms, dining rooms, and home offices where you want the floor to make a real style statement rather than blend into a room that's already dim. A strong choice for someone who wants visible, natural grain movement in a floor — if you'd prefer a calmer, more uniform board, a straighter-grain option fits that better.
One board carries a whole story — grain that runs straight, then opens into a broad arch, with a streak of mineral figure through it.
Specifications
| SKU | EWB-AMSPP7 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Amazon Wood Floors |
| Collection | Vila Do Conde |
| Color | Pimenta Preta |
| Flooring Type | Engineered Hardwood |
| Plank size | 7-1/2 inches wide × up to 72 inches long |
| Thickness | 9/16″ |
| Grade | A,B (Clear to Select Grade) |
| Species | Sapele (African Mahogany) |
| Top veneer | 3mm |
| SF per carton | 30.27 sq ft |
| Installation grade | Above, On, Below grade |
| Installation method | Glue-down, staple/nail-down, and floating are all approved installation methods. Work from several cartons at once for color/shade mix. End joints should never be closer than 10" apart. Engage tongue-and-groove by hand. Avoid an "H"-shape pattern. Leave a minimum 1/2" expansion space around the perimeter. Staple/nail: 1-1/2" staples/cleats for 1/2"-5/8" thick flooring, 2" for 3/4" thick, fastened every 4"-5". |
| Waterproof | No — water-resistant only |
| Warranty | 25 Year Residential Finish / 5 Year Light Commercial Finish; Lifetime Structural |
| Certifications | CARB 2 Compliant, German E-1 adhesive formaldehyde standard |