Lacewood or Lacewood Lumber is classified as an Exotic wood an is often referred to as, Louro Faia. The color of Lacewood is pink to reddish brown, highly figured and has a distinct small lacelike pattern, while the grain is straight with a fine to medium texture. Lacewood stains and glues well and can be polished to an excellent finish. Lacewood is usually used for, furniture making, cabinetmaking, paneling, joinery, light construction, ornamental inlay and decorative uses. Lacewood has a Janka hardness rating of: 840