Blackbutt
Origin
NSW/QLD/WA
Janka rating
Coastal 9.1, New England 9.5, WA 6.9
Botanical name
eucalyptus pilularis (coastal blackbutt)
eucalyptus andrewsii (new england blackbutt)
eucalyptus patens (WA blackbutt)
Predominant colour tones
Cream with pale brown tones, occasional yellowish and pink streaks may be noticeable. Generally, the overall appearance of Blackbutt floors is a reasonably consistent colour however there can be considerable variation in colour tones between individual boards. The New England and WA Blackbutt species tend to be slightly darker in overall appearance than Coastal Blackbutt.
(note as timber is a natural product we can only indicate general colours as these can vary considerably between batches and suppliers)
Timber characteristics
Usually straight grain, pin holes and gum veins can be present in this timber. The appearance of gum veins and pin holes is reduced in the higher grades of the timber
Surface checking (appearance of splitting timber) is common in the feature grade of this timber
What’s good about this timber
The hardest of the light coloured timbers (coastal blackbutt)
A very well-known timber and will add value for resale of your home given its popularity
Neutral tones make it easy to fit in with many different colour schemes
What to be wary of with this timber
Not all Blackbutt is the same, as noted above. Make sure your supplier is clear on the Blackbutt species they are offering to you.
Colour presentation of this timber will vary from different timber mills so be sure to see a sample that is representative
Colour presentation of the timber will change significantly between a solvent and waterborne coating systems
Availability
| Timber Floor Type | Availability |
| solid timber floors | Yes, in many grades and widths |
| engineered timber floors | Yes, commonly available |
| parquetry | Yes, commonly available |
| laminate / vinyl plank / rigid plank | Yes, commonly available |
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. Speak to one of our consultants to work out which Blackbutt timber floor option will work best for your home.
Get in touch with the Bosch Timber Floors team!
