Rose Gum
   
fast facts
origin
NSW / QLD
dry janka hardness
7.5
dry timber density
620 kg per m3
botanical name
Eucalyptus grandis

predominant colours

note as timber is a natural product we can only indicate general colours as these can vary considerably between batches and suppliers

Pink to pale red colour tones, this timber looks like a lighter version of jarrah
colour consistency
generally the overall appearance of rose gum floors is a reasonably consistent colour however there can be variation in colour tones between individual boards with cream to light brown sap wood
timber characteristics
usually straight grain
What's good about this timber

This timber gives a rich red colour yet retains a light feel in the room with out over powering other aspects of the decor

Rosegum is an Australian timber with good supply availability making it a little more economical to purchase




What to be wary of with this timber
  Rosegum has a janka rating of 7.1 which is quite good for normal living conditions however if you floor is going to be subject to heavy traffic, this tmber may "dent" on harsh impacts more easily than some other timbers
 
 
 
bosch timber floors verdict!
Rosegum is a great light timber and works well as an alternative to Jarrah where you would like redish tones that are a little lighter. It also works as a great alternative to
blackbutt when you want to have a little more interest in the colour of your floor over the more common light cream and brown tones. we Stock rosegum in 80x12mm
 
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