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Trendspotting: Teak Makes Popular Flooring in Mexico City

Sep 19, 2023
Marca Madera installed this teak floor in a boxing gym in Mexico and finished it with matte Bona Traffic HD.
Marca Madera installed this teak floor in a boxing gym in Mexico and finished it with matte Bona Traffic HD.

Screenshot 2023 09 19 At 11 28 38 AmTeak is currently one of the most popular flooring species in Mexico City, along with red oak and tzalam (also known as Mayan walnut), says Abraham Moreno, commercial director of Ciudad de México-based Marca Madera. The flooring is typically straight-laid, although herringbone is also prevalent. In terms of color trends, wood floors tend to range from dark brown to light blond.

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