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Mersawa – PEFC-Certified Tropical Hardwood for Interior Joinery and Paneling

Mersawa is a medium-density tropical hardwood found across Southeast Asia, especially in Malaysia and Indonesia. Known for its light yellow-brown to pale reddish-brown color, straight to interlocked grain, and coarse but even texture.

Often chosen as a cost-effective alternative to Meranti, Mersawa is easy to machine, glue, and finish—making it suitable for both handcrafted and factory-produced wood products. As a PEFC-certified sustainable timber, it supports responsible sourcing and long-term environmental management.

Mersawa is available in custom sizes and can be supplied kiln-dried or untreated, depending on application requirements.

1. Common Uses & Industry Applications

• Interior joinery: doors, frames, architraves
• Furniture components and carcassing
• Paneling and ceiling boards
• Plywood face and core veneers
• Interior cladding and partitions
• Mouldings, skirtings, and trims

2. Technical Specifications
 

Specification	Details
Species Name	Mersawa
Botanical Name	Anisoptera spp.
Timber Type	Medium Hardwood
Density (Air Dry)	530–720 kg/m³ (avg. ~600 kg/m³)
Durability	Low to Medium (recommended for interior use)
Moisture Treatment	Available kiln-dried or untreated
Certifications	PEFC Certified Sustainable Timber
Common Applications	Furniture, Joinery, Paneling, Plywood
Use Environment	Indoor
Grain & Appearance	Straight to interlocked grain, coarse texture, light yellow to pale reddish-brown
Available Sizes	Custom sizes available (length, width, thickness)

3. Why Choose Mersawa Timber?

• PEFC-certified for sustainable and ethical sourcing
• Good machining and finishing properties for interior projects
• Visually consistent with a clean, light-toned appearance
• Cost-effective alternative to Meranti and other medium hardwoods
• Widely used in Asia for furniture, veneers, and general joinery