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Kuro American Oak Burned Hardwood

The TERA Kuro Burned Collection features a deep carbonized finish on 10″ wide-planks and 10′ lengths, creating a seamless, obsidian-inspired floor for high-end architectural spaces.

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$13.95 / sq. ft.

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Hardwood Flooring is constructed in four ways: Solid Plank, Engineered Plank, Unfinished Plank, and Prefinished Plank

Description

The TERA Burned Collection is a bold expression of craftsmanship, tradition, and modern performance. Crafted from premium American Oak, each plank is treated using a Shou Sugi Ban–inspired burning technique, a traditional Japanese wood preservation method that carefully chars the surface of the wood. This process creates a protective carbonized layer that enhances resistance to rot, insects, and fire, while delivering a striking, textured finish rich with depth and character. The result is a floor that feels both ancient and contemporary—visually dramatic, tactile, and unmistakably refined.

Built on TERA’s E3Plank engineered platform, the Burned Collection pairs artistry with advanced engineering. Each plank features a 3/4” total thickness with a 4mm solid-sawn wear layer, supported by a balanced 3-ply construction and a proprietary two-directional core center. This design delivers exceptional dimensional stability, minimizing expansion and contraction caused by changes in temperature and humidity, and making it suitable for a wide range of residential and commercial environments.

Extra-long plank lengths up to 10 feet, a standard across the entire TERA line and longer than most hardwood options available on the market today. The Burned Collection allows designers and homeowners to tailor the floor to their space, whether creating a clean modern interior or a warm, atmospheric setting. The natural grain of American oak remains visible beneath the burned surface, creating a layered, organic aesthetic that evolves beautifully over time.

With the TERA Burned Collection, you’re choosing more than a floor—you’re choosing a material story rooted in tradition, elevated by innovation, and crafted to perform. It’s a flooring solution that embodies durability, sustainability, and unmistakable design, created to anchor spaces with authenticity and lasting impact.

Additional information

Species

American Oak

Manufacturer

TERA

Core

American Oak

Collection

Burned

In Stock

YES

Total Thickness

3/4"

Wear Layer

4mm

Width

7" – 10"

Length

RL 10'

Herringbone Available

YES

Cost Basis

$7.84

Kuro, meaning “black” in Japanese, represents the most intense expression of the Shou Sugi Ban-inspired collection. The surface of the American Oak is deeply charred to create an obsidian-like finish that highlights the wood’s organic texture rather than masking it. Unlike a standard black stain, this reactive carbonization process provides a matte, high-contrast depth that serves as a powerful architectural foundation for modern and minimalist interiors.

This collection is engineered for maximum visual scale, featuring premium wide-plank widths ranging from 7″ to 10″. The planks are provided in Random Lengths (RL) up to 10 feet, which is significantly longer than standard residential flooring. These oversized boards are designed to minimize the number of end-joints in a room, creating a more continuous, expansive look that emphasizes the dramatic, charred grain of the oak.

Yes. While the look is avant-garde, the Kuro collection is finished with high-performance coatings that protect the charred surface from daily wear. The naturally hard density of American Oak combined with a stable engineered core makes it highly resistant to the environmental shifts common in coastal areas. Furthermore, the textured, carbonized grain is exceptionally forgiving, as it naturally masks minor surface scuffs better than a smooth, dark-stained floor.

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