Tallow Wood
   
fast facts
origin
NSW / QLD
dry janka hardness
8.6
dry timber density
990 kg per m3
botanical name
Eucalyptus microcorys
predominant colours
note as timber is a natural product we can only indicate general colours as these can vary considerably between batches and suppliers

Yellowish brown, generally in light in appearance but occasionally with olive tones noticeable
colour consistency
generally the overall appearance of tallowwood floors is a reasonably consistent colour however there can be variation in colour tones between individual boards
timber characteristics
usually straight grain,
What's good about this timber

A very underrated timber that is available in abundant supply making it very good value for money

Slightly deeper colours than the popular blackbutt providing a rich texture in the right environment




What to be wary of with this timber
This timber has a high tannin content so care needs to be taken to use a suitable sealer ensuring than tannin bleed does not impact on the finished floor
bosch timber floors verdict!
A very good value for money option, a very versatile timber that will fit in to a wide range of decors without dominating them. Very interesting grain structures
 
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