Doussie is a hard and heavy wood, comparable to Iroko, and having similar uses. It is very stable and flexible. Kiln drying must be performed continuously and slowly; the wood’s small shrinkage property results in no cracking during drying. Doussie is an excellent choice for solid-wood furniture, parquet, heavy-duty flooring, laboratory furniture, school benches and garden furniture. Oil-based paint adheres badly to the wood, but clear lacquers and polyurethane have been successfully applied by European woodworkers.