- note as timber is a natural product we can only indicate general colours as these can vary considerably between batches and suppliers cream with pale brown tones, occasional yellowish and pink streaks may be noticeable
colour consistency
generally the overall appearance of blackbutt floors is a reasonably consistent colour however there can be considerable variation in colour tones between individual boards
timber characteristics
usually straight grain, pin holes and gum veins are present in this timber. The appearance of gum veins and pin holes is reduced in the higher grades of the timber
What's good about this timber
Light colour tones help to open up small spaces
Good impact durability with a janka rating of 9.1
Very popular and fashionable presently
What to be wary of with this timber
Tannins can bleed through when using a water based coating which results in a darker finish. Consult an experienced sander to ensure they know how to reduce the possibility of this occurring.
bosch timber floors verdict
This is our biggest selling timber because it looks so good and works well with a wide range of home designs and spaces. We stock this timber in 80x12mm standard and better grade and feature grade as well as 130x19mm standard grade. We also have access to other grades and sizes direct from timber mills we work with.
