Marri – fast facts
Origin
WA
Janka rating
7.1
Botanical name
eucalyptus calophylla
Predominant colour tones
Cream with pale to mid brown tones, strong presence of black gum vein in this species. generally the overall appearance of marri floors is a reasonably consistent colour however there can be considerable variation in colour tones between individual boards
(note as timber is a natural product we can only indicate general colours as these can vary considerably between batches and suppliers)
Timber characteristics
Grain tends to be interlocked or wavy with a medium to coarse texture. Many boards contain gum pockets or streaks as a naturally-occurring defect. Marri can also exhibit a curly figure
What’s good about this timber
A unique timber that will grab attention and works well in “rustic”, “industrial” and “Hamptons” décor styles.
Light tones with the contrasting dark gum vein makes for a spectacular presentation.
As a local WA timber Marri is well priced.
Contrasting gum veins help to hide dirt and dust when the floor has not been cleaned.
What to be wary of with this timber
Gum veins can be a little overbearing in feature grade.
With a janka rating of 7.1 this timber is a little more susceptible to denting than other hardwood timbers, although this is still harder than imported Oaks
Availability
| Timber Floor Type | Availability |
| solid timber floors | Yes, in many grades and widths |
| engineered timber floors | Available but not common |
| parquetry | Rarely available as a standard product but can be machined for custom projects |
| laminate / vinyl plank / rigid plank | Not available |
Bosch Timber Floors verdict
A really spectacular floor that presents very well and is a perfect choice for rural or rustic design spaces. As patriotic Western Australians, we don’t mind admitting this is our favourite solid timber.
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