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Wood Species Kiaat
Wood Species

Kiaat (African Teak)

Kiaat is one of the most consistently requested species at the workshop. The warm amber tone and the distinctive grain figure — often with a subtle interlocked pattern that catches light — make it recognisable in a finished kitchen. It is a local timber, well understood in terms of how it behaves in South African conditions.

Golden yellow-brown to warm amber

Working properties

Origin Southern Africa
Tone Golden yellow-brown to warm amber
Grain Straight to slightly interlocked with a distinctive figure
Hardness Hard
Hardness scale
Dimensional stability Very good
Price signal Upper mid range

Finishing this species

Accepts all finishes well. The natural warmth deepens further under oil.

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Start your Kiaat project

Send your dimensions and preferred construction type and we'll come back with a blueprint in Kiaat — usually within one working day.

Proof & Outcomes

Built work, not generic promises

Each project is quoted around dimensions, material behavior, and shipping realities so outcomes stay predictable from workshop to installation.

Recent Projects

Kitchen island in White Oak, delivered to Gauteng in 4 weeks with pre-finished install-ready sections.

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Commercial Batch

Restaurant tops in Kiaat with unified satin finish delivered as one production run for visual consistency.

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Specification Support

Architect-led project moved from concept to final cut list with thickness and reinforcement decisions handled up front.

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Ready to Price Your Project?

Send dimensions. Get a clear quote and next steps.

We build and ship across South Africa, with practical advice on species, thickness, finish, and lead times. You can start with a quick form or WhatsApp.

  • Based in Mbombela, serving South Africa
  • Pre-finished, ready-to-install surfaces
  • Built-to-order with workshop precision
Before You Enquire

Questions Most Clients Ask First

Built in South Africa, quoted for your exact project, and designed for practical long-term performance.

Can you build to my exact measurements?

Yes. Most projects are made to exact dimensions, including sink and hob cutouts where required.

Do you deliver outside Mbombela?

Yes. We ship across South Africa and support projects in major metros and regional towns.

How long does production usually take?

Lead time depends on scope and species, but we provide clear timelines at quote stage before production starts.

Which wood should I choose?

We recommend based on use case, moisture exposure, visual preference, and maintenance expectations.

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