{"title":"Blackbutt timber","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBlackbutt timber in Melbourne\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlackbutt (Eucalyptus pilularis) is the pale golden Australian hardwood: straight grained, even in colour, easy to finish, Class 1 durable above ground and accepted to BAL-29 in 19 mm boards. It suits a lighter, Scandinavian look where Spotted Gum would be too red.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHardness\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.9 kN (Janka, seasoned)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDurability\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClass 1 above ground\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBushfire\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBAL-29 at 19 mm (AS 3959 bushfire-resisting timber)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eColour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePale straw to golden brown\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat we stock\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecking\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/blackbutt-timber-decking\"\u003e86 × 19 and 135 × 19 mm\u003c\/a\u003e from $10.36 per lineal metre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlooring\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/blackbutt-timber-flooring\"\u003esolid Blackbutt\u003c\/a\u003e in 83 × 14, 130 × 14 and 130 × 19 mm, Standard and Select, from $104 per m², and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/blackbutt-engineered-flooring\"\u003eengineered Blackbutt\u003c\/a\u003e for slabs and apartments at $105 per m². The full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/blackbutt-flooring\"\u003eBlackbutt flooring\u003c\/a\u003e range includes the laminate and hybrid colourways that copy the look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCladding\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/blackbutt-timber-cladding\"\u003eBlackbutt cladding boards\u003c\/a\u003e, priced on request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFinishing Blackbutt\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA clear penetrating oil keeps the gold; a water-based coating keeps it palest. Outside, oil every face and cut end before laying, and recoat yearly or let it weather to silver-grey. Blackbutt can surface-check a little in full sun, which is normal for the species and does not affect strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuides: \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/guides\/spotted-gum-vs-blackbutt-flooring-the-2026-thomastown-homeowners-comparison\"\u003eSpotted Gum vs Blackbutt flooring\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/guides\/decking-timber-comparison-melbourne\"\u003edecking timber comparison\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/guides\/timber-grades-explained\"\u003etimber grades explained\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStocked at 170 Settlement Road, Thomastown, with pickup or delivery across Melbourne and regional Victoria. Call (03) 9465 9875 with your sizes and we will quote the job.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"blackbutt-timber-decking","title":"Blackbutt Decking","description":"\u003cp\u003eBlackbutt decking in 86 × 19 mm and 135 × 19 mm: a pale, golden Australian hardwood with Class 1 durability above ground, Janka hardness 8.9 kN and a place on the AS 3959 bushfire-resisting timber list, so it can be used for decking up to BAL-29.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 86 × 19 mm and 135 × 19 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTimber:\u003c\/strong\u003e Australian Blackbutt (\u003cem\u003eEucalyptus pilularis\u003c\/em\u003e), grown from Bega in NSW to Maryborough in Queensland; golden yellow to pale brown; about 900–930 kg\/m³\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDurability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Class 1 above ground, which the Queensland Government rates at more than 40 years’ expected life; Class 2 in-ground; the heartwood is termite resistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBushfire:\u003c\/strong\u003e on the AS 3959 list of bushfire-resisting timbers, so it can be used for decking up to BAL-29 (BAL-40 and Flame Zone need tested systems)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuine Blackbutt:\u003c\/strong\u003e some suppliers sell other species under the name “Blackbutt”, which can differ in colour, durability and bushfire rating. Ours is Australian Blackbutt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJoist spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 450 mm centres, as WoodSolutions recommends for decking; its deck design guide allows up to 500 mm for 19 mm hardwood, or 350 mm if the boards run at 45°\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGaps:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–4 mm between 86 mm boards and 4–5 mm between 135 mm boards at installation (WoodSolutions deck design guide)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow much for a deck:\u003c\/strong\u003e a 20 m² deck needs about 140 lineal metres of 135 mm board or about 225 lineal metres of 86 mm, plus about 10% for offcuts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow decks:\u003c\/strong\u003e under 400 mm off the ground, WoodSolutions suggests 5–6 mm gaps and at least 40 mm between the deck and the house, for airflow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFixing:\u003c\/strong\u003e two fixings per board at every joist, at least 12 mm from edges and ends. Pre-drill this dense hardwood. Use stainless steel within 1 km of the coast or 1 m of a pool. See our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/decking-accessories\"\u003edecking screws\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinishing:\u003c\/strong\u003e coat every face and cut end, ideally before fixing, then recoat at least once a year or as the oil maker directs (WoodSolutions); left bare, it weathers to silver-grey. Oils we stock: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cutek-oil-extreme-cd50\"\u003eCUTEK CD50\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/intergrain-universal-timber-oil\"\u003eIntergrain Universal Timber Oil\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sceneys-timber-decking-oil\"\u003eSceney’s Timber Decking Oil\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAt Greenhill:\u003c\/strong\u003e stocked at 170 Settlement Road, Thomastown, with pickup or delivery across Melbourne and regional Victoria. Compare species on our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/timber-decking\"\u003ehardwood decking\u003c\/a\u003e page.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBlackbutt decking: sizes, lengths and prices\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"ght-sizes\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLengths\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePrice\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAvailability\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e135 × 19 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRandom length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$19.90 per lineal metre\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ein stock\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e86 × 19 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRandom length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$10.36 per lineal metre\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ein stock\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth widths are sold in random lengths, usually 1.8–5.4 m, cut to suit. Prices are our website prices on 14 October 2026, per lineal metre; a 20 m² deck needs about 140 lineal metres of 135 mm board or 225 of 86 mm, plus 10% for cuts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Blackbutt decking is like\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlackbutt, \u003cem\u003eEucalyptus pilularis\u003c\/em\u003e, grows along the coast from Bega in NSW to Maryborough in Queensland and is the paler of the Australian decking hardwoods: golden yellow to pale brown, with a straight grain and, now and then, a slight pink cast. It is about 900 kg\/m³ seasoned, with a WoodSolutions seasoned hardness of 8.9 kN, heartwood that is naturally termite resistant, and sapwood that lyctid borer does not attack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts durability is Class 1 above ground, which the Queensland Government tables put at more than 40 years, and Class 2 in the ground. Be aware that some yards sell other species under the name \"Blackbutt\"; ours is Australian \u003cem\u003eE. pilularis\u003c\/em\u003e, which is what the bushfire listing applies to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it suits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlackbutt is on the AS 3959 list of bushfire-resisting timbers, so 19 mm boards can be used for decking up to BAL-29. The pale colour is the reason most people choose it: it stays cooler underfoot than the dark timbers and suits modern houses with pale render or light cladding. It bleeds more tannin than Spotted Gum in its first months, so hose it down before oiling and keep it off unsealed pale paving until it settles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFixing and finishing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePre-drill, two screws per board per joist, 450 mm joist centres, 3–4 mm gaps on 86 mm boards and 4–5 mm on 135 mm. Coat every face and end before laying. Blackbutt takes a clear oil well and keeps its light colour better under a UV-filtered product such as \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cutek-oil-extreme-cd50\"\u003eCUTEK Extreme CD50\u003c\/a\u003e; \u003ca href=\"\/products\/intergrain-universal-timber-oil\"\u003eIntergrain Universal Timber Oil\u003c\/a\u003e is the budget option. Screws and joist tape are in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/decking-accessories\"\u003edecking accessories\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe same timber for other jobs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/blackbutt-flooring\"\u003eBlackbutt flooring\u003c\/a\u003e – solid, engineered, hybrid and laminate floors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/blackbutt-timber-flooring\"\u003eBlackbutt solid floorboards\u003c\/a\u003e – 83 × 14, 130 × 14 and 130 × 19 mm, Select and Standard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/blackbutt-engineered-flooring\"\u003eBlackbutt engineered flooring\u003c\/a\u003e – for slabs and underfloor heating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/blackbutt-timber-cladding\"\u003eBlackbutt cladding\u003c\/a\u003e – the same timber on the wall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/timber-decking\"\u003eHardwood decking\u003c\/a\u003e – all six species side by side\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompare the species\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/guides\/decking-timber-comparison-melbourne\"\u003edecking timber comparison\u003c\/a\u003e puts hardness, durability, bushfire rating and price per metre for all six hardwoods on one page; \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/merbau\"\u003eMerbau decking\u003c\/a\u003e is the budget alternative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions we get asked\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much does Blackbutt decking cost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn our website on 14 October 2026, 86 × 19 mm is $10.36 per lineal metre and 135 × 19 mm $19.90 per lineal metre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Blackbutt decking BAL-29 rated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Australian Blackbutt is on the AS 3959 bushfire-resisting timber list, so 19 mm decking can be used up to BAL-29.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBlackbutt or Spotted Gum?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlackbutt is paler and cooler underfoot; Spotted Gum is harder (10.1 kN against 8.9), bleeds less and is cheaper per metre in the wide board here. Both are Class 1 above ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes Blackbutt bleed?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome tannin in the first wet weeks. Wash the deck down before the first oil and keep run-off away from pale, unsealed surfaces until it stops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it stay that pale colour?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnder a UV-filtered oil, mostly; under a plain oil it goes a deeper honey; left bare it silvers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePickup and delivery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStocked at 170 Settlement Road, Thomastown, Mon–Fri 7 am–4:30 pm and Sat 9 am–1 pm. We pack and load it for you, or deliver across Melbourne and regional Victoria; delivery is quoted with the order. Call (03) 9465 9875 with your sizes and we will work out the lineal metres and the price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Greenhill Timbers","offers":[{"title":"135 x 19mm","offer_id":68913643388962,"sku":"GHT-9960","price":19.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"86 x 19mm","offer_id":68913643421730,"sku":"GHT-9959","price":10.36,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0917\/3981\/5970\/files\/blackbutt-135-19-img.jpg?v=1792367797"},{"product_id":"blackbutt-timber-cladding","title":"Blackbutt Cladding","description":"\u003cp\u003eBlackbutt cladding: a pale, straight-grained Australian hardwood accepted for bushfire areas up to BAL-29, on the AS 3959 list of bushfire-resisting timbers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTimber:\u003c\/strong\u003e Australian Blackbutt (\u003cem\u003eEucalyptus pilularis\u003c\/em\u003e), grown from Bega in NSW to Maryborough in Queensland; golden yellow to pale brown, about 900–930 kg\/m³ and Janka 8.9 kN\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDurability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Class 1 above ground, which the Queensland Government rates at more than 40 years’ expected life; the heartwood is termite resistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBushfire:\u003c\/strong\u003e on the AS 3959 bushfire-resisting timber list, accepted up to BAL-29\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLook:\u003c\/strong\u003e a light, neutral board that suits pale palettes; left bare it weathers to silver-grey, or oil it to hold the honey colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFixing:\u003c\/strong\u003e pre-drill, keep fixings 12 mm from ends, and use stainless steel within 1 km of the coast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e profiles and widths change with supply, so call us on 03 9465 9875 for what’s in the yard and current lengths\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompare:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/iron-bark-timber-cladding\"\u003egrey ironbark\u003c\/a\u003e is harder and darker but rated to BAL-19; \u003ca href=\"\/products\/shou-sugi-ban-timber-cladding\"\u003eShou Sugi Ban\u003c\/a\u003e is charred for a black finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAt Greenhill:\u003c\/strong\u003e stocked at 170 Settlement Road, Thomastown, with pickup or delivery across Melbourne and regional Victoria. See all our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/external-cladding\"\u003etimber cladding\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBlackbutt is a tall tree that is found from the coastal forests of New South Wales and southern Queensland. It is one of the most common species of hardwood commercially available. After the occurrence of a bushfire, the lower trunk of the tree is completely darkened – therefore the name ‘blackbutt’. Blackbutt Hardwood Cladding has a BAL29 rating and is naturally termite resistant. It can be applied to a wide variety of infrastructure conditions because of its flexibility and provides a long-lasting and durable external surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ght-related\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelated:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/shou-sugi-ban-timber-cladding\"\u003eShou Sugi Ban\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/weathertex-weathergroove-smooth-1200mm-panel\"\u003eWeathertex Weathergroove Smooth 1200mm Panel\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/weathertex-weathergroove-smooth-300mm-panel\"\u003eWeathertex Weathergroove Smooth 300mm Panel\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003cstrong\u003eGoes with:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cladding-accessories\"\u003ecladding accessories\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/timber-battens\"\u003etimber battens\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003cstrong\u003eRange:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/external-cladding\"\u003eexternal cladding\u003c\/a\u003e in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cladding-and-screening\"\u003ecladding and screening\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003cstrong\u003eGuides:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/guides\/spotted-gum-vs-blackbutt-flooring-the-2026-thomastown-homeowners-comparison\"\u003eSpotted Gum vs Blackbutt Flooring\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Greenhill Timbers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68913663246370,"sku":"GHT-1777","price":0.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0917\/3981\/5970\/files\/blackbutt-cladding-e1582239133364.jpg?v=1792367802"},{"product_id":"blackbutt-timber-flooring","title":"Blackbutt Solid Timber Flooring","description":"\u003cp\u003eBlackbutt solid timber flooring: a pale, straight-grained Australian hardwood in 83 × 14, 130 × 14 and 130 × 19 mm boards, Select and Standard grades, all stocked at Thomastown. Seasoned hardness 8.9 kN (WoodSolutions), about 900 kg\/m³, cream to pale honey brown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSizes: 83 × 14, 130 × 14 and 130 × 19 mm tongue and groove, end-matched, priced per m²; 14 mm is an overlay board for a continuous subfloor or slab, 19 mm goes over joists\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrades: Select (few gum veins, even colour) and Standard (gum veins, small knots, more colour), about 20% apart in price\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTimber: Australian Blackbutt, \u003cem\u003eEucalyptus pilularis\u003c\/em\u003e, from the NSW and Queensland coast; heartwood termite resistant; sapwood not susceptible to lyctid borer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLook: cream to pale honey brown with a fine straight grain; stays pale under a water-based coat, warms to honey under oil-based polyurethane\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardness in use: 8.9 kN, between Tasmanian Oak (4.9) and Spotted Gum (10.1); suits any home and most shops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLaying and finishing: supplied at 10–12.5% moisture content; sand and coat about two weeks after laying (WoodSolutions). We stock the adhesives, vapour barrier and skirting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAt Greenhill: stocked at 170 Settlement Road, Thomastown, with pickup or delivery across Melbourne and regional Victoria. See all \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/blackbutt-flooring\"\u003eBlackbutt flooring\u003c\/a\u003e, or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/blackbutt-timber-decking\"\u003eBlackbutt decking\u003c\/a\u003e for outside.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBlackbutt flooring: sizes, grades and prices\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"ght-sizes\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGrade\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePrice\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAvailability\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e130 × 14 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSelect\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$163 per m²\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ein stock\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e130 × 14 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$125 per m²\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ein stock\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e130 × 19 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSelect\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$179 per m²\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ein stock\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e130 × 19 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$134 per m²\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ein stock\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e83 × 14 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSelect\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$128 per m²\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ein stock\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e83 × 14 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$104 per m²\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ein stock\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrices are per square metre on our website on 14 October 2026. All three sizes are stocked in both grades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich thickness: 14 mm overlay or 19 mm structural\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 19 mm board is a structural floor: it spans joists or battens on its own, or goes over a plywood or particleboard subfloor. The 14 mm board is an overlay: it must be glued or nailed to a continuous subfloor, or direct-stuck to a concrete slab over a moisture barrier, and cannot span joists. Both are tongue-and-groove and end-matched, and both are sanded and coated after laying, so the finished floor looks the same; the 14 mm board is cheaper per square metre and sits lower at doorways.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Blackbutt flooring is like\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlackbutt, \u003cem\u003eEucalyptus pilularis\u003c\/em\u003e, comes from the NSW and southern Queensland coast and is the pale, straight-grained hardwood that suits most modern interiors: cream to pale honey brown, with a fine, even grain and far less colour swing from board to board than Spotted Gum. At about 900 kg\/m³ seasoned, with a WoodSolutions hardness of 8.9 kN, it is a proper hard floor without being difficult to cut or sand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt takes a water-based coat well and stays pale under it; an oil-based polyurethane warms it to honey. The same species is on the AS 3959 bushfire-resisting timber list, which matters for decks and cladding rather than an interior floor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrades for this timber\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelect is the cleaner board, with few gum veins or knots and an even colour; Standard allows gum veins, small knots and more colour variation and costs about 20% less. Both are the same timber, kiln-dried and machined the same way. Grade names vary between suppliers, so ask what each one allows; our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/guides\/timber-grades-explained\"\u003etimber grades guide\u003c\/a\u003e explains the system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLaying and finishing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoards are supplied kiln-dried at 10–12.5% moisture content. If that matches the house, lay them; if the house is noticeably wetter or drier, open the packs and stack them with airflow for a week first. Leave 10–12 mm expansion gaps at walls and fixed points, more across a wide room. Leave the laid floor about two weeks before sanding and coating so it settles (WoodSolutions). Allow 5–10% extra for cuts and the odd board you set aside. We stock the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/flooring-accessories\"\u003eadhesives, vapour barrier and trims\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/skirtings-and-architraves\"\u003eskirtings\u003c\/a\u003e to finish the job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe same timber for other jobs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/blackbutt-flooring\"\u003eBlackbutt flooring, all types\u003c\/a\u003e – solid, engineered, hybrid and laminate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/blackbutt-engineered-flooring\"\u003eBlackbutt engineered flooring\u003c\/a\u003e – for slabs and underfloor heating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/blackbutt-timber-decking\"\u003eBlackbutt decking\u003c\/a\u003e – the same timber outside, BAL-29\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/blackbutt-timber-cladding\"\u003eBlackbutt cladding\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/solid-timber-flooring\"\u003eSolid timber flooring\u003c\/a\u003e – all species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions we get asked\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much does Blackbutt flooring cost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn our website on 14 October 2026, Standard grade runs from $104 per m² (83 × 14 mm) to $134 (130 × 19 mm); Select from $128 to $179.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBlackbutt or Spotted Gum flooring?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlackbutt is paler and more even; Spotted Gum is harder (10.1 kN against 8.9) and more varied in colour. Both are hard enough for any home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich grade should I buy?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelect if the floor is the feature and you want it uniform; Standard if some gum vein and colour play is welcome, which it is in most houses, and the saving is about 20%.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the 14 mm board as good as 19 mm?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt wears the same because the wear layer is sanded from the same face; the difference is structural. 14 mm needs a continuous subfloor, 19 mm can span joists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePickup and delivery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStocked at our flooring showroom at 170 Settlement Road, Thomastown, Mon–Fri 7 am–4:30 pm and Sat 9 am–1 pm, with delivery across Melbourne and regional Victoria quoted with the order. Bring your room sizes in and we will work out the packs, or call (03) 9465 9875.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Greenhill Timbers","offers":[{"title":"83 x 14 \/ Standard","offer_id":68913663934498,"sku":"GHT-4773","price":104.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"83 x 14 \/ Select","offer_id":68913663967266,"sku":"GHT-4772","price":128.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"130 x 19 \/ Standard","offer_id":68913664000034,"sku":"GHT-4770","price":134.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"130 x 19 \/ Select","offer_id":68913664032802,"sku":"GHT-4769","price":179.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"130 x 14 \/ Standard","offer_id":68913664065570,"sku":"GHT-4767","price":125.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"130 x 14 \/ Select","offer_id":68913664098338,"sku":"GHT-4766","price":163.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0917\/3981\/5970\/files\/Backbutt.img.jpg?v=1792367806"},{"product_id":"blackbutt-engineered-flooring","title":"Blackbutt Engineered Flooring","description":"\u003cp\u003eBlackbutt engineered flooring is a reliable option for homes that need a stable board with real Australian hardwood. It performs well on concrete slabs, handles heat better than some imports, and meets BAL-29 in most profiles. Greenhill Timbers keeps prices sharp across the range, worth checking if you’re comparing suppliers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBuilt for Real-World Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat you’re getting here is a real \u003ca href=\"\/products\/blackbutt-timber-flooring\"\u003eBlackbutt\u003c\/a\u003e top layer bonded to a stable plywood or hardwood core. That layered build helps stop the boards from shifting or cupping, especially in homes that deal with heat, humidity, or just the ups and downs of Melbourne weather. People tend to use it in open-plan areas, hallways, even kitchens, places where you want timber but can’t risk movement. The grain is fairly straight, the tones hover in that light honey range, and it’s tough enough for regular foot traffic. Depending on the thickness, you can usually sand it back once or twice down the track.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/engineered-timber-flooring\"\u003eAll Engineered Flooring\u003c\/a\u003e Now in stock — available for trade and retail buyers. Ask us about volume rates or delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ght-related\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelated:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/reflections-12mm-laminate-gencore-mid-coast-blackbutt\"\u003eReflections 12mm Laminate Gencore Mid Coast Blackbutt\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/oakleaf-hd-plus-laminate-blackbutt\"\u003eOakleaf HD Plus Laminate Blackbutt\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/australian-select-timbers-kodiak-hybrid-flooring-blackbutt\"\u003eAustralian Select Timbers Kodiak Hybrid Flooring Blackbutt\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003cstrong\u003eGoes with:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/flooring-accessories\"\u003eflooring accessories\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/solid-timber-flooring\"\u003esolid timber flooring\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003cstrong\u003eRange:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/blackbutt-flooring\"\u003eBlackbutt\u003c\/a\u003e in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/flooring\"\u003eFlooring\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/flooring-thomastown\"\u003eVisit the flooring showroom in Thomastown\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003cstrong\u003eGuides:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/guides\/spotted-gum-vs-blackbutt-flooring-the-2026-thomastown-homeowners-comparison\"\u003eSpotted Gum vs Blackbutt Flooring\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Greenhill Timbers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68913716953122,"sku":"GHT-1346","price":105.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0917\/3981\/5970\/files\/ScreenShot2021-11-06at6.17.25pm.png?v=1792367824"},{"product_id":"rustic-blackbutt-engineered-flooring","title":"Rustic Blackbutt Engineered Flooring","description":"\u003cp\u003eRustic Blackbutt engineered flooring brings out the untamed side of this Australian hardwood — natural knots, gum veins, and tonal shifts all included. It’s designed for spaces where variation is part of the appeal. At Greenhill Timbers, we keep this grade accessible, offering solid value without compromising on build quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBuilt for Homes That Want Timber to Feel Like Timber\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis grade gives you more grain detail, more movement, and a distinctly real look underfoot. Colour variation can swing from pale blonde to mid-brown, often within the same board. Structurally, it’s engineered with a hardwood veneer over a layered core to minimise movement — useful for slab construction or wide-span rooms. Most options include a re-sandable wear layer, giving you longevity beyond just surface appeal. It’s a solid pick for rural builds, extensions, or anywhere a polished, uniform floor wouldn’t feel right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWant to see how it looks in person? We can help with samples, sizing advice, or next steps for your build.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ght-related\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelated:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/reflections-12mm-laminate-gencore-mid-coast-blackbutt\"\u003eReflections 12mm Laminate Gencore Mid Coast Blackbutt\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/oakleaf-hd-plus-laminate-blackbutt\"\u003eOakleaf HD Plus Laminate Blackbutt\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/australian-select-timbers-kodiak-hybrid-flooring-blackbutt\"\u003eAustralian Select Timbers Kodiak Hybrid Flooring Blackbutt\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003cstrong\u003eGoes with:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/flooring-accessories\"\u003eflooring accessories\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/solid-timber-flooring\"\u003esolid timber flooring\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003cstrong\u003eRange:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/blackbutt-flooring\"\u003eBlackbutt\u003c\/a\u003e in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/flooring\"\u003eFlooring\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/flooring-thomastown\"\u003eVisit the flooring showroom in Thomastown\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003cstrong\u003eGuides:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/guides\/spotted-gum-vs-blackbutt-flooring-the-2026-thomastown-homeowners-comparison\"\u003eSpotted Gum vs Blackbutt Flooring\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Greenhill Timbers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68913723899938,"sku":"GHT-313","price":0.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0917\/3981\/5970\/files\/Rustic-Blackbutt.jpg?v=1792367829"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0917\/3981\/5970\/collections\/blackbutt-lifestyle.jpg?v=1792373206","url":"https:\/\/greenhilltimbers.com.au\/collections\/blackbutt.oembed","provider":"Greenhill Timbers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}