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(based on 33 ratings)
Brand: BELLAWOOD
Located in: Solid Hardwoods, Prefinished Exotic Floors, Brazilian Koa
BELLAWOOD- 3/8" x 3" Select Brazilian Koa Prefinished Solid FlooringBellawood offers a fantastic line of traditional domestic and exotic flooring that includes many beautiful wood species in a variety of widths and grades. Since Bellawood floors come to you with a 50 year, UV-cured aluminum oxide finish, you never have the mess of sanding and varnishing after the floor is installed.Brazilian Koa, often called Tigerwood, is truly one of the most unique and exotic looking species used in flooring. Brazilian Koa has a distinct dark orange color with brownish/black striping which is where it gets it's namesake. Brazilian Koa's exotic beauty and durability make it stand out from the crowd and it is an outstanding choice for the discriminating home owner looking for that unique and envidiable flooring no other neighbor has.What is "Select" grade?Select Grade has the most uniform color with no large knots and the longest average length of planks. Also referred to as First Grade.A birthday cake without frosting?That's a floor without matching trim and molding.Click here to find our extensive selection of natural & stained trims and moldings so that you can match wood species to your new floor.(Who else can do that?)Lumber Liquidator$
Review Snapshot®
Avg. Customer Rating:
 
4.6 stars
(based on 33 reviews)
97% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:
Attractive finish(31), Beautiful color(8), Durable(23), Easy to clean(26), Easy to install(19)
Cons:
Prone to warping(4)
Best Uses:
Bedroom(15), Dining room(22), Family room(19), Living room(20), Office(8)
Describe Yourself:
Avid do-it-yourselfer(4), Casual do-it-yourselfer(5), Do-it-yourself(6), Novice user(11)
 
Beautiful
By FredVerified Purchaser from Folsom, La. on 10/10/2009
Pros:
Attractive Finish, Beautiful Color, Durable, Easy To Clean, Easy To Install
Cons:
Finish Wears Easily, Prone To Warping
Best Uses:
Bedroom, Dining Room, Family Room, Living Room, Office
Describe Yourself:
Casual Do-It-Yourselfer
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about BELLAWOOD 3/8" x 3" Select Brazilian Koa:

This floor is beautiful

 
I like the product. Will recomend buying
By Cyriac MathewVerified Purchaser from Glendale Heights, IL on 9/21/2009
Pros:
Attractive Finish, Beautiful Color, Easy To Clean, Easy To Install
Cons:
Prone To Warping, Scratches Easily
Best Uses:
Dining Room, Family Room, Living Room
Describe Yourself:
Casual Do-It-Yourselfer
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about BELLAWOOD 3/8" x 3" Select Brazilian Koa:

I like the product to most extend. I see some dents on the wood, which i dont appreciate. But the finishing is awsome and the room looks really good

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Visitors to my home all love it.
By MlynneVerified Reviewer from Costa Mesa, CA on 5/12/2009
Pros:
Attractive Finish, Beautiful Color, Durable, Easy To Clean, Easy To Install
Best Uses:
Dining Room, Living Room
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about BELLAWOOD 3/8" x 3" Select Brazilian Koa:

I couldn't be more pleased even a year and a half after the installation. It has held up beautifully. Everyone who visits my hope comments on the beauty of these floors. I would do it again if I ever relocate.

 
Fantastic!
By RobertVerified Reviewer from Noblesville, Indiana on 3/31/2009
Pros:
Attractive Finish, Beautiful Color, Durable
Best Uses:
Dining Room, Living Room
Describe Yourself:
Novice
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about BELLAWOOD 3/8" x 3" Select Brazilian Koa:

We purchased this for our dinning room and living room and are 110% happy with. I was very skeptical at first when my wife chose this, thinking it would look too busy. Thankfully I was mistaken and really love the completed look. Out of 8 boxes I think we only found 3 small pieces which were warped. (Our installer was very surprised by this and expected more wastages) I did not install this myself and chose to have it installed by a professional. After watching them work and ordering 1 extra box, I am going to try a “do it yourself” in a small bath room. We are very pleased with the finished product, really love the variation in the natural color and plan to do the rest of our home with it.

 
bedroom
By narto from klaten, indonesia on 2/6/2009
Pros:
Beautiful Color
Cons:
Difficult To Install
Best Uses:
Bedroom
Describe Yourself:
Casual Do-It-Yourselfer
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about BELLAWOOD 3/8" x 3" Select Brazilian Koa:

best of the best. good luck

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
Absolutely beautiful
By Suburban MomVerified Reviewer from Illinois on 1/10/2009
Pros:
Attractive Finish, Beautiful Color, Durable, Easy To Clean, Easy To Install
Best Uses:
Dining Room, Living Room
Describe Yourself:
Casual Do-It-Yourselfer
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about BELLAWOOD 3/8" x 3" Select Brazilian Koa:

Don't be afraid of the great variability in the coloring of the boards. It looks fantastic when installed. Be aware that the wood does darken with exposure to light, so be sure to move your furniture (sofas, etc) to give all the wood exposure to light over time.

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
What a dramatic difference!
By Diane the doer.....Verified Purchaser from Tacoma, WA on 12/10/2008
Pros:
Attractive Finish, Beautiful Color, Durable, Easy To Clean, Easy To Install
Best Uses:
Bedroom, Dining Room, Family Room, Living Room
Describe Yourself:
Avid Do-It-Yourselfer
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about BELLAWOOD 3/8" x 3" Select Brazilian Koa:

We just finished the floor 2 weeks ago, and we love it. When we got the boxes home and I opened the first couple of boxes, I thought a mistake had been made in the order. The display was a consistent,beautiful, cherry finish, but my boards have a dramatic lot of variation in colors. What a wonderful surprise for me. And a much better application for the rooms where the floor has been installed. But buyers need to be aware of the variation in colors when deciding to purchase.Having said all that, I would give the Brazilian Koa a 10/10 [...]

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Absolutely beautiful!
By Caroline & SteveVerified Purchaser from Houston, Texas on 11/24/2008
Pros:
Attractive Finish, Durable, Easy To Clean
Best Uses:
Bedroom, Dining Room, Family Room, Living Room
Describe Yourself:
Novice
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about BELLAWOOD 3/8" x 3" Select Brazilian Koa:

We did not install the floors ourselves but had it professionally done. I'm glad we did. The floors + installation were expensive, but I am super happy with the way they look. Very warm, very rich - absolutely beautiful.

[4 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

 
worth every penny
By Trim CarpenterVerified Reviewer from Albuquerque new mexico on 11/13/2008
Pros:
Attractive Finish, Beautiful Color, Durable, Easy To Clean, Easy To Install
Best Uses:
Family Room, Living Room
Describe Yourself:
Professional
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about BELLAWOOD 3/8" x 3" Select Brazilian Koa:

We installed this product in our living room and it was absolutely beautiful. When we sold our house in a tough market the buyer bought the house because he fell in love with the flooring.

[2 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

 
Brazilian Koa Flooring by Bellawood
By MikeVerified Purchaser from Seattle, WA on 10/22/2008
Pros:
Attractive Finish, Easy To Clean, Easy To Install, Great color variation
Best Uses:
Family Room, Living Room
Describe Yourself:
Casual Do-It-Yourselfer
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about BELLAWOOD 3/8" x 3" Select Brazilian Koa:

The product is great!! I had a contractor install if for me. I also had him add several additional hi gloss coats of sealant in order to protect it from any water damage. It has a wonderful hi gloss shine

I have a gypcrete subfloor so I used a glue down application in my unit.

I used the Brazilian Koa 3/8" x 3" and I would highly recommend it to everyone.

Thanks!

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
excellent product
By lone wolfVerified Purchaser from Ephrata, PA. United States of America on 10/15/2008
Pros:
Attractive Finish, Durable, Easy To Clean, Easy To Install
Best Uses:
Family Room
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about BELLAWOOD 3/8" x 3" Select Brazilian Koa:

we highly reccomend this flooring. all who see it are impressed with the beauty and quality!

our installers loved it, they found it a high quality, easy to install floor. two of the workers wanted to know where we bought the wood so they could install in their own home.

thanks again to lumber liquidators for great product and service!

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[2 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

 
Stay away from this one!
By PaddyVerified Purchaser from Houston, TX on 9/22/2008
Describe Yourself:
Avid Do-It-Yourselfer
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about BELLAWOOD 3/8" x 3" Select Brazilian Koa:

When we picked up the flooring, [...]. It appeared as though this lot was of second rate materials. The boxes contained different thicknesses indicating improper milling. Installation would have caused an uneven floor so we returned the wood and purchased our floor elsewhere.

[1 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
Everything was fabulous
By BrycevetVerified Purchaser from Rochester, NY on 9/16/2008
Pros:
Attractive Finish, Durable, Easy To Clean, Easy To Install, Scratch Resistant
Best Uses:
Bedroom, Dining Room, Family Room, Living Room
Describe Yourself:
Novice
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about BELLAWOOD 3/8" x 3" Select Brazilian Koa:

Wonderful from start to finish.

 
LOVE the floors!
By SueVerified Purchaser from Holland Twsp, NJ on 9/15/2008
Pros:
Attractive Finish
Best Uses:
Family Room
Describe Yourself:
Professional

Comments about BELLAWOOD 3/8" x 3" Select Brazilian Koa:

The floors have only been in for a few days, but I absolutely LOVE them - - they are GORGEOUS.

Don't know about wearability and such.

 
Absolutely *gorgeous* floors!
By Laura from N Richland Hills, Texas on 9/13/2008
Pros:
Attractive Finish, Durable, Easy To Clean, Easy To Install, Scratch Resistant
Best Uses:
Bedroom, Dining Room
Describe Yourself:
Novice
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about BELLAWOOD 3/8" x 3" Select Brazilian Koa:

I had this floor professionally installed. They did a great job, and the floors are exquisite! The color play going through the floors makes it gorgeous and I can't even begin to describe the difference it makes in the appearance of my home! Absolutely drop dead gorgeous!

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
The floor of my dreams
By Dr. PRLVerified Purchaser from Memphis on 8/26/2008
Pros:
Attractive Finish, Durable, Easy To Clean, Scratch Resistant
Cons:
Finish Wears Easily
Best Uses:
Dining Room, Family Room
Describe Yourself:
Novice
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about BELLAWOOD 3/8" x 3" Select Brazilian Koa:

I was unable to install myself but I am absolutely pleased with the outcome. It's elegant look can not be duplicated so I'm very happy with my choice. Now I have a friend that want the same kind in her family room.

 
Brazilian Koa
By RockyVerified Purchaser from Sparks,next to Reno,NV on 8/8/2008
Pros:
50 year warranty, Attractive Finish, Durable, Scratch Resistant
Best Uses:
Kitchen den hallways
Describe Yourself:
Novice
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about BELLAWOOD 3/8" x 3" Select Brazilian Koa:

Looks great in varying light conditions. Lots of colors and character

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[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
WOW!!!
By SlimVerified Purchaser from Chester, SC on 7/30/2008
Pros:
Attractive Finish, Easy To Clean
Cons:
Timely installation
Best Uses:
Bedroom
Describe Yourself:
Do-It-Yourself
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about BELLAWOOD 3/8" x 3" Select Brazilian Koa:

It was my first time every putting in hardwood floors but even I was pleasantly surprised with them. I would suggest the extra money spent on the Bellawood is well worth it. My friend put down some 3/8 flooring the prior week and had trouble with the tongue splitting when they hit it with the mallet. I did not experience this problem at all. I did an 18 x 18 bedroom and only had to remove one piece because I hit with my hammer when trying to nail down a staple in my black paper. Other than that, it went great and I can't say enough about the look of the KOA finish.

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This is great
By LaynetteVerified Reviewer from Nashville, tn on 6/16/2008
Pros:
Attractive Finish, Durable, Easy To Clean
Cons:
Little waste, Scratches easily
Best Uses:
Bedroom, Dining Room, Living Room, Office
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about BELLAWOOD 3/8" x 3" Select Brazilian Koa:

This is the most beautiful floor installed. The color will fit most any decor. The only negative comment I have is that the floor does scratch easily. While keeping a watchful eye on the installers, there were many boards I asked them to remove due to the scratching while stapling the boards in place. On the positive side, there is very little waste with this product so those boards could be discarded to have a beautifully finished room upon completion of the install.

 
Real Nice Product - Impressive look
By moelandVerified Purchaser from Lasalle On Canada on 6/9/2008
Pros:
Attractive Finish, Durable, Easy To Install
Cons:
Prone To Warping
Best Uses:
Family Room
Describe Yourself:
Do-It-Yourself
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about BELLAWOOD 3/8" x 3" Select Brazilian Koa:

This product went down easily and looks really good. It will darken with age and that is something I am looking forward to. The only bad issue is that I had to use only 6-8 pieces out of a complete box to finish. Could not buy seperate pieces. Now I have an almost full box that I don't know what to do with.

 
LOOKS LIKE A MILLION BUCKS!
By Brad & Iris from Monterey Bay, California on 5/22/2008
Pros:
Attractive Finish, Durable, Easy To Clean, Easy To Install
Best Uses:
Bedroom, Dining Room, Family Room, Living Room, Office
Describe Yourself:
Do-It-Yourself
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about BELLAWOOD 3/8" x 3" Select Brazilian Koa:

This was our first time installing hardwood and I
was very surprised to find how easy it went in.
We LOVE the results and the floors look very cool.
I plan to continue this floor upstairs.
Our tips: Take your time picking the wood pieces
BEFORE starting to staple down. We found the thicker wood the best to work with. We have two dogs and the floor has received some scratches so we file down their nails instead of clipping them and that seems to have stopped the scratches.

[0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
The best thing I have done to my house.
By MarkVerified Purchaser from Kingsland, Georgia on 5/12/2008
Pros:
Attractive Finish, Durable, Easy To Clean, Scratch Resistant
Cons:
None Yet
Best Uses:
Bedroom, Dining Room, Family Room, Living Room, Office
Describe Yourself:
Handyman
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about BELLAWOOD 3/8" x 3" Select Brazilian Koa:

The product looks fantastic, even better than at the showroom. The only thing that I can complain about is that 1 week after I paid for my floor, it went on sale. It seems that happens a lot to me. The sales people were great and very helpful, if I ever do this again, you have my business. I wish I had a picture to add here.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Braziilia Koa
By CathyVerified Purchaser from Cincinnati, OH on 5/5/2008
Pros:
Attractive Finish, Easy To Clean
Cons:
Easy to scratch
Best Uses:
Dining Room, Kitchen

Comments about BELLAWOOD 3/8" x 3" Select Brazilian Koa:

I really like the flooring but there was so much variation of color in the product that the installers had to use more than was originally measured. Because of this problem, I do not have any spare boards to use if problem arises. i.e. scratches. During installation there were scratches that most could be fixed but 1 remains. One board had to be replaced because the scratch was so bad!

 
"Sit and Admire all day"
By SoniaVerified Purchaser from Long Island, New York on 4/26/2008
Pros:
Attractive Finish, Easy To Clean
Cons:
Thicker would be better
Best Uses:
Bedroom, Dining Room, Family Room, Living Room
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about BELLAWOOD 3/8" x 3" Select Brazilian Koa:

Beautiful flooring. Bedroom's look so much more elegant. I would recommend the thicker wood than the 3/8". Some cracking while floor being stapled, but nothing you can notice once it's all installed.

 
Client loves it!
By Jim, Minute Men Construction LLCVerified Purchaser from Glendale, AZ on 4/21/2008
Pros:
Attractive Finish, Durable, Easy To Clean, Easy To Install, Scratch Resistant
Cons:
Prone To Warping
Best Uses:
Bedroom, Office
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about BELLAWOOD 3/8" x 3" Select Brazilian Koa:

Client loves the finished product! Added extra room after seeing installation.

 
Looks Great
By Jesse in NCVerified Purchaser from Raleigh, NC on 3/5/2008
Pros:
Attractive Finish, Durable, Easy To Clean
Cons:
Difficult To Install, SCRATCHES
Best Uses:
Dining Room, Living Room, Office
Describe Yourself:
Novice
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about BELLAWOOD 3/8" x 3" Select Brazilian Koa:

If you can afford to, at least get the 1/2 inch or larger. The 3/8 was a little more difficult to install...and if ripping out any old hardwoods, get the same size or larger in order to prevent re-installing door trim.

not as scratch resistant as I had hoped for.

Overall, the product looks great and I am very pleased

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[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
WHO NEEDS RUGS THIS IS JUST BEAUTYFUL
By RIKIWHO from WAYNE N.J. on 7/17/2007
Pros:
Attractive Finish, Durable, Easy To Install
Best Uses:
ANY ROOM AT ALL, Bedroom, Dining Room, Family Room, Living Room
Describe Yourself:
Do-It-Yourself, Handyman, Novice
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about BELLAWOOD 3/8" x 3" Select Brazilian Koa:

LOVE THIS WOOD; I WOULD ONLY SAY IF YOU CAN AFFORD THE 3/4 INCH GO WITH THAT; ONLY BECAUSE THE STAPLER WOULD CRACK THE TOUNG ON THE 3/8 BUT STILL LOVE THE LOOK.

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
We Love it!
By MattVerified Reviewer from Rockford, IL on 5/30/2007
Pros:
Attractive Finish, Easy To Clean, Easy To Install
Cons:
Tedious to install
Best Uses:
Dining Room, Entryway, Hall, Living Room
Describe Yourself:
Novice
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about BELLAWOOD 3/8" x 3" Select Brazilian Koa:

This product is awesome. I stapled down about 750 square feet. I found it cheaper to buy the stapler rather than rent one, since it took me about a week to finish the install (working only in the evening.) Installation was easy, but tedious. Don't get in a hurry, and anyone can do it.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Would buy again
By Tim from Olympia Wa. on 5/21/2007
Pros:
Attractive Finish, Durable, Easy To Clean, Easy To Install
Best Uses:
Bedroom, Office
Describe Yourself:
Do-It-Yourself
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about BELLAWOOD 3/8" x 3" Select Brazilian Koa:

Great floor Love the color

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
Great wood
By khosierVerified Reviewer from BellaVista, AR. on 5/1/2007
Pros:
Attractive Finish, Durable, Easy To Clean, Easy To Install
Best Uses:
Dining Room, Family Room, Living Room, Office
Describe Yourself:
Novice
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about BELLAWOOD 3/8" x 3" Select Brazilian Koa:

This is beautiful wood. There was very little waste, we installed over 600 sf and only had a couple of boards we couldn't use. It looks great and everyone loves it. Thanks for a great product.

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VERY happy !
By GlennVerified Reviewer from Dix Hills, NY on 4/23/2007
Pros:
Attractive Finish, Durable, Easy To Clean, Easy To Install, Scratch Resistant
Best Uses:
Dining Room, Family Room, Foyer, Living Room
Describe Yourself:
Do-It-Yourself, Novice
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about BELLAWOOD 3/8" x 3" Select Brazilian Koa:

We get A LOT of compliments on the flooringIt was very easy to install[...] THANKS GUYS!!

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Beautiful and unusual
By RedwolfVerified Reviewer from Glyndon, MD on 2/25/2007
Pros:
Attractive Finish, Durable, Easy To Clean
Best Uses:
Bedroom, Dining Room, Family Room, Living Room
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about BELLAWOOD 3/8" x 3" Select Brazilian Koa:

I ordered this product [...] and the sample did not represent all the color variations of the wood. Honestly, at first I was quite upset when I opened the box. After I calmed down, I sorted the flooring into about four color groupings. We installed the flooring by keeping the same color in each row and alternating colors row by row. By doing this the floor does not have a patchwork effect. Yes, it did take longer to install, however, the floor is gorgeous! I have no regrets, I could not have made a better choice.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Easy to install would do again
By handy women from Mankato ,MN on 2/17/2007
Pros:
Attractive Finish, Easy To Clean, Easy To Install
Best Uses:
Dining Room, Family Room
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about BELLAWOOD 3/8" x 3" Select Brazilian Koa:

Was very easy to install and went faster than I thought. Boards fit together with ease. We installed the 3/8's with cleats which was a snap with air nailer.

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