Meranti Wood

Meranti is lighter, more flexible, and has a warm tone, making it useful for facades and doors. Beech is harder and heavier, so it is often preferred for flooring and indoor furniture. In Saudi heat, choose dried and treated Meranti to reduce warping and shrinkage.

Yes, Meranti can work for indoor flooring if it is kiln-dried and treated for moisture and insects. For Riyadh and Jeddah projects, choose stable boards with a heat-resistant finish and proper expansion gaps. This helps prevent warping, creaking, or shrinkage in high indoor temperatures.

Meranti is commonly sold as solid boards, dimension-matched planks, and ready panels for doors or flooring, with quality grades for residential and commercial work. At Youmats, you can compare available sizes, drying levels, and finish options before purchasing.

It is best to choose pre-dried and treated Meranti, especially in humid coastal areas such as Jeddah and Khobar. Indoor use usually benefits from basic insect protection, while exterior projects need an extra protective coating to preserve color and board stability.

Price changes based on board size, quality grade, moisture content, finish, and order quantity. For an accurate quote on your project, request a Youmats consultation to confirm the required dimensions and quantity, then receive pricing based on available Meranti boards.