Ebano Herringbone Sapele Engineered | Amazon Wood Floors

What is Ebano?

Ebano is an engineered hardwood floor built around a deep charcoal-black color, with a mostly clean grain and a little natural character for a neat, streamlined finish.

Is it waterproof?

No engineered hardwood is truly waterproof. The core resists moisture-driven movement better than solid timber, so it's more commonly approved for basements and concrete slabs — subject to the manufacturer's installation and moisture-testing requirements — but the real-wood veneer still needs spills addressed and prolonged standing water avoided.

Can it be refinished?

A professional gauges refinishing by the wear layer — the real wood veneer, not the total plank height. With its 3mm layer, Ebano leaves enough real wood on top for a professional refinish when the time comes. A buff-and-recoat or a deep clean covers most day-to-day wear in the meantime — keep the deeper sand-down in reserve, and have a flooring professional confirm the veneer depth first.

How does the pattern change the room's look?

Up close, Ebano's grain runs straight with a quiet ribbon figure that stays muted across most boards, plus one small knot with soft curling grain around it -- consistent with its A-B grade blend rather than a flawless clear cut. Each block is engineered over an 8-ply core, cut to a short 24-inch length by 4-3/4-inch width specifically for the herringbone layout, so the zigzag pattern reads as tight, evenly spaced rows rather than long running planks. The surface carries a brushed texture under its UV-cured oil finish, which keeps the grain lines a touch more visible to the eye and hand than a smooth, glass-flat finish would.

Will this color work in my room?

Ebano's near-black surface isn't flat -- there's a warmth underneath it that keeps it from reading cool or blue-black. Under warm interior lighting it can look almost chocolate-dark, while daylight or cooler bulbs pull it toward true black. Either way it reads as bold and deliberate rather than a neutral backdrop, so it suits a room built around contrast -- pale walls, light stone, or brushed-metal fixtures all stand out against it.

Price & availability?

This product ships as a special order. Call or text (408) 753-3220 to confirm today's lead time and request a quote. Whether you need nationwide shipping, Bay Area delivery, or pickup, we can help. Verified trade professionals qualify for trade pricing. Reach out anytime with questions about your project.