Premium hardwood timber for every project
For quality hardwood that meets the demands of any project, Horndon Timber Products is the trusted choice in Grays. Whether you’re fitting out a commercial space, upgrading your home’s interior, or working on a specialist build, we supply a wide selection of hardwood timber to suit your needs. Alongside our extensive stock, we also offer precision cutting services to ensure the timber is prepared to your exact specifications, contact us today.
A range of hardwood in stock
At Horndon Timber Products, we take pride in offering an exceptional range of hardwood sourced from leading suppliers across the world. Our inventory includes North American Prime Black Cherry, West African FAS Iroko, European Prime Beech and Far Eastern Dark Red Meranti, among many others.
Thanks to our large on-site storage facilities, we maintain ample stock levels, allowing us to provide a swift and efficient service. We also offer softwood timber and wooden panel products, contact us.
Responsibly sourced timber from trusted suppliers
We believe in supplying only the finest hardwood while ensuring all our products come from sustainable sources. Our global network of suppliers allows us to offer a diverse selection of timber, giving customers access to materials suited to everything from furniture-making to large-scale construction.
If a specific hardwood isn’t readily available, our team can source it or arrange a special order to meet your needs.
North American hardwoods – rich in character
North American hardwoods are valued for their striking colours, unique grains, and impressive durability. Whether you prefer the deep tones of walnut and black cherry or the lighter shades of oak and ash, we have the perfect timber for your project.
From furniture to wall panelling, our hardwoods are carefully selected for their quality, ensuring outstanding results.
Prime White Oak K/D
White Oak is a straight-grained wood with a medium to coarse texture that ranges in colour from light yellowy-brown to pale biscuit with an occasional pinkish tinge. It’s also available in Super Prime, parallel sawn, pulled to width, and strips.
Uses:
-Interior joinery
-Panelling
-Furniture
-Shopfitting
-Flooring
Characteristics:
Ease of working: Medium
Paint/Stain: Good
Durable
Density: 760 kg/m³
Sizes:
1" x 6" & Wider
1" x 9" & Wider
1 1/4" x 6" & Wider
1 1/4" x 9" & Wider
1 1/2" x 6" & Wider
1 1/2" x 9" & Wider
2" x 6" & Wider
2" x 9" & Wider
2 1/2" x 6" & Wider
2 1/2" x 9" & Wider
3" x 6" & Wider
3" x 9" & Wider
4" x 6" & Wider
Prime White Ash K/D
Also known as “Tough Ash”, White Ash is a straight-grained, pale cream to greyish-brown wood with a coarse and even texture. It comes in a variety of grades, and stock is available upon request.
Uses:
-Sports equipment
-Joinery
-Furniture
-Shopfitting
-Panelling
-Flooring
Characteristics:
Ease of working: Excellent
Paint/Stain: Good
Non-durable
Density: 670 kg/m³
Sizes:
1" x 6" & Wider
1" x 9" & Wider
1 1/4" x 6" & Wider
1 1/4" x 9" & Wider
1 1/2" x 6" & Wider
1 1/2" x 9" & Wider
2" x 6" & Wider
2" x 9" & Wider
2 1/2" x 6" & Wider
2 1/2" x 9" & Wider
3" x 6" & Wider
3" x 9" & Wider
4" x 6" & Wider
Prime Black Cherry K/D
As straight-grained wood that’s light pinkish-brown to medium reddish-brown in colour, Black Cherry has a fine, even texture and is one of the best all-around woods for workability.
Uses:
-Cabinet making
-Furniture
-Decorative joinery
-Kitchens
-Not suitable for exterior use
Characteristics:
Ease of working: Excellent
Paint/Stain: Good
Moderate
Density: 580 kg/m³
Sizes:
1" x 6" & Wider
1 1/4" x 6" & Wider
1 1/2" x 6" & Wider
2" x 6" & Wider
2 1/2" x 6" & Wider
3" x 6" & Wider
4" x 6" & Wide
Prime Black Walnut K/D
Black Walnut varies in colour from light greyish-brown to chocolate brown to purplish-brown and has a beautiful finish due its outstanding grain pattern that varies from very plain to highly figured.
Uses:
-Cabinet making
-High quality joinery doors
-Shopfitting
Characteristics:
Ease of working: Excellent
Paint/Stain: Excellent
Moderate
Density: 660 kg/m³
Sizes:
1" x 4" & Wider
1 1/4" x 4" & Wider
1 1/2" x 4" & Wider
2" x 4" & Wider
2 1/2" x 4" & Wider
3" x 4" & Wider
Prime Hard White K/D
Renowned for its strength and shock resistance, White Maple is straight-grained with a fine texture and comes in a variety of shades from cream to a pale reddish-brown.
Uses:
-Cabinet making
-High quality joinery doors
-Shopfitting
Characteristics:
Ease of working: Excellent
Paint/Stain: Satisfactory
Non-durable
Density: 630 kg/m
Sizes:
1" x 4" & Wider
1 1/4" x 4" & Wider
1 1/2" x 4" & Wider
2" x 4" & Wider
2 1/2" x 4" & Wider
3" x 4" & Wider
4" x 4" & Wider
Prime Poplar/Tulipwood K/D
Poplar ranges in colour from white to pale olive green to brown and is relatively strong with an even texture. It’s also moderately light with straight grain, has a low resistance to shock, and comes in a variety of grades.
Uses:
-Interior joinery
-Panelling
-Furniture
-Mouldings
-Suitable alternative to Ramin, Obeche and Rubberwood
Characteristics:
Ease of working: Excellent
Paint/Stain: Excellent
Non-durable
Density: 380-450 kg/m³
Sizes:
1" x 6" & Wider
1 1/4" x 6" & Wider
1 1/2" x 6" & Wider
2" x 6" & Wider
2 1/2" x 6" & Wider
3" x 6" & Wider
4" x 6" & Wider
West African hardwoods – strong and versatile
Hardwoods such as Sapele and Iroko thrive in West Africa’s rich environment, producing dense, resilient timber ideal for various applications. These woods are well-suited to furniture-making, marine construction and flooring.
Our team is always available to offer guidance on choosing the right hardwood for your project, ensuring a reliable and informed service.
FAS Sapele K/D
Sapele is dark reddish-brown in colour and has an interlocking or wavy grain with a medium to fine texture. It’s fairly easy to work with and available in log form, which can be cut to fit your needs.
Uses:
-Furniture
-Shopfitting
-General joinery
-Flooring
Characteristics:
Ease of working: Medium
Paint/Stain: Good
Moderate
Density: 620 kg/m³
Sizes:
1" x 6" & Wider
1 1/4" x 6" & Wider
1 1/2" x 6" & Wider
2" x 6" & Wider
2 1/2" x 6" & Wider
3" x 6" & Wider
4" x 6" & Wider
FAS Utile K/D
Utile is fairly uniform in colour, ranging from reddish-brown to purplish-brown and has an interlocking and rather irregular grain. It’s comparable to European Beech in strength and has an open texture due to the large size of its pores.
Uses:
-High quality joinery
-Cabinet work
-Furniture
-Boat building
Characteristics:
Ease of working: Good
Paint/Stain: Good
Durable
Density: 660 kg/m³
Sizes:
1" x 6" & Wider
1 1/4" x 6" & Wider
1 1/2" x 6" & Wider
2" x 6" & Wider
2 1/2" x 6" & Wider
3" x 6" & Wider
4" x 6" & Wider
FAS Iroko K/D
Varying in colour from light yellow to golden brown, Iroko has a coarse texture and an interlocking grain. This hard-wearing timber is resistant to decay and available in air-dried dimension stock for external construction work.
Uses:
-Joinery
-Suitable for laboratories and kitchen fittings
-Boat building, piling and marine work.
Characteristics:
Ease of working: Medium
Paint/Stain: Poor
Very Durable
Density: 660 kg/m³
Sizes:
1" x 6" & Wider
1 1/4" x 6" & Wider
1 1/2" x 6" & Wider
2" x 6" & Wider
2 1/2" x 6" & Wider
3" x 6" & Wider
4" x 6" & Wider
FAS Idigbo K/D
Idigbo is yellow to light brown in colour with a straight to slightly irregular grain pattern and a medium to coarse texture. This wood is very versatile due to its medium weight, ease of working, durability, and exceptional stability.
Uses:
-Furniture
-High class joinery (internal and external)
-Domestic flooring
-Mouldings
Characteristics:
Ease of working: Medium
Paint/Stain: Good
Very Durable
Density: 660 kg/m³
Sizes:
1" x 4" & Wider
1 1/4" x 4" & Wider
1 1/2" x 4" & Wider
2" x 4" & Wider
2 1/2" x 4" & Wider
3" x 4" & Wider
4" x 4" & Wider
European hardwoods – a timeless choice
Renowned for their durability and beauty, European hardwoods such as Oak and Beech are widely used across many industries. At Horndon Timber Products, we stock these premium materials in various sizes and grades, ready to be cut to order.
Whether for structural work or decorative applications, our hardwoods provide strength and style.
Prime Oak K/D
European Oak varies in colour from light tan to biscuit with silver grey figures on quarter-sawn. It’s moderately durable and usually straight-grained, but can vary with growing conditions.
Uses:
-Cabinet making
-High quality joinery doors
-Shopfitting
Characteristics:
Ease of working: Excellent
Paint/Stain: Excellent
Moderate
Density: 660 kg/m³
Sizes:
1" x 4" & Wider
1 1/4" x 4" & Wider
1 1/2" x 4" & Wider
2" x 4" & Wider
2 1/2" x 4" & Wider
3" x 4" & Wider
Prime Beech Steamed K/D
When steamed, the original whitish or pale brown colour of Beech takes on a reddish-brown hue. It has a great finish and is relatively easy to work with, but it’s unsuitable for exterior joinery due to its vulnerability to atmospheric changes and decay.
Uses:
-Furniture
-Turnery
-Flooring
-Small mouldings
Characteristics:
Ease of working: Good
Paint/Stain: Good
Perishable
Density: 720 kg/m³
Sizes:
1" x 6" & Wider
1 1/4" x 6" & Wider
1 1/2" x 6" & Wider
2" x 6" & Wider
2 1/2" x 6" & Wider
3" x 6" & Wider
Prime Beech Unsteamed K/D
Whitish or pale brown in colour, Unsteamed Beech is relatively easy to work with and has a great finish. However, it’s vulnerable to atmospheric changes and decay, rendering it unsuitable for exterior joinery.
Uses:
-Furniture
-Turnery
-Flooring
-Small mouldings
Characteristics:
Ease of working: Good
Paint/Stain: Good
Perishable
Density: 720 kg/m³
Sizes:
1" x 6" & Wider
1 1/4" x 6" & Wider
1 1/2" x 6" & Wider
2" x 6" & Wider
2 1/2" x 6" & Wider
3" x 6" & Wider
Far Eastern hardwoods – distinctive and durable
Dark Red Meranti, a valued timber from the Far East, is a popular choice for joinery, window frames, conservatories, and doors. With its deep red hue and excellent workability, it offers an ideal alternative to traditional mahogany.
Our commitment to sustainability means we only source from responsible suppliers, ensuring both quality and environmental responsibility.
Dark Red Meranti K/D
Dark Red Meranti has a medium to dark reddish-brown colour with white Dammar or resin streaks. It has a fairly coarse texture with an interlocking grain pattern and is fairly easy to work with.
Uses:
-Joinery
-Constructional work
-Boat building
-Shopfitting
-Furniture
-Parquet flooring
Characteristics:
Ease of working: Good
Paint/Stain: Poor
Moderate
Density: 670 kg/m³
Sizes:
1" x 6" & Wider
1" x 9" & Wider
1 1/4" x 6" & Wider
1 1/4" x 9" & Wider
1 1/2" x 6" & Wider
1 1/2" x 9" & Wider
2" x 6" & Wider
2" x 9" & Wider
2 1/2" x 6" & Wider
2 1/2" x 9" & Wider
3" x 6" & Wider
3" x 9" & Wider
4" x 6" & Wider
