{"title":"Sydney Blue Gum timber","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSydney Blue Gum flooring in Melbourne\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSydney Blue Gum (Eucalyptus saligna) is a mid-hardness Australian hardwood with a colour that runs from pink to red-brown, lighter than Jarrah and warmer than Spotted Gum. It is one of the better-value Australian species for a solid floor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHardness\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.1 kN (Janka, seasoned)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eColour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePink to dark red-brown\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhere it suits\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSolid and engineered floors\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\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sydney-blue-gum-timber-flooring\"\u003eSolid Sydney Blue Gum\u003c\/a\u003e in 130 × 14 mm, Feature and Standard, $78 to $94 per m²; other sizes are ordered in. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sydney-blue-gum-engineered-flooring\"\u003eEngineered Sydney Blue Gum\u003c\/a\u003e at $99 per m² for concrete slabs and apartments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLay solid boards over joists, battens or plywood, never glued straight to a slab; that is what the engineered board is for. Compare with \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/spotted-gum\"\u003eSpotted Gum\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/brushbox\"\u003eBrushbox\u003c\/a\u003e, and see \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/solid-timber-flooring\"\u003esolid timber flooring\u003c\/a\u003e for prices across every species.\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":"sydney-blue-gum-timber-flooring","title":"Sydney Blue Gum Solid Timber Flooring","description":"\u003cp\u003eSydney Blue Gum solid timber flooring: a warm red-brown Australian hardwood in 83 × 14, 130 × 14 and 130 × 19 mm boards, in Select, Standard and Feature grades. seasoned hardness 8.1 kN (WoodSolutions) and a straight, even grain that takes a polish well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 83 × 14, 130 × 14 and 130 × 19 mm tongue and groove, priced per m²; 14 mm is an overlay board for gluing over a subfloor or slab, 19 mm goes over joists\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrades:\u003c\/strong\u003e Feature (gum veins, knots and the full colour range) is stocked in 130 × 14 mm; Select and Standard are ordered in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTimber:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eEucalyptus saligna\u003c\/em\u003e, from coastal forests of NSW and southern Queensland; about 840 kg\/m³ seasoned; hardness 8.1 kN seasoned (WoodSolutions)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLook:\u003c\/strong\u003e dark pink to reddish-brown heartwood with a fine, straight grain; darker and redder than Blackbutt, lighter than Jarrah\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDurability:\u003c\/strong\u003e an interior floor, so the timber’s outdoor ratings don’t apply; it is not termite resistant, so keep the subfloor protected\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLaying and finishing:\u003c\/strong\u003e boards are supplied at 10–12.5% moisture content; if that matches the room, no acclimatisation is needed, otherwise open the packs and re-stack with airflow. Leave the laid floor about two weeks before sanding and coating (WoodSolutions). We stock the adhesives, vapour barrier and skirting\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\/solid-timber-flooring\"\u003esolid timber flooring\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLaying onto a concrete slab or over underfloor heating? See \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sydney-blue-gum-engineered-flooring\"\u003eSydney Blue Gum engineered flooring\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSydney Blue Gum 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\u003eFeature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$78 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\u003eFeature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ecall for price\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\u003eFeature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ecall for price\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\u003eSelect\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ecall for price\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eordered in\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$94 per m²\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eordered in\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\u003ecall for price\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eordered in\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\u003ecall for price\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eordered in\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\u003ecall for price\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eordered in\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\u003ecall for price\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eordered in\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. The 130 × 14 mm Feature board is stocked; the other sizes and grades are ordered in, usually within a week or two, so call for current pricing on those.\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 Sydney Blue Gum flooring is like\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSydney Blue Gum, \u003cem\u003eEucalyptus saligna\u003c\/em\u003e, grows in the coastal forests of NSW and southern Queensland and gives the warmest colour of our Australian floors: dark pink to red-brown heartwood with a straight, even grain. WoodSolutions puts its seasoned hardness at 8.1 kN at about 840 kg\/m³, a little softer than Blackbutt, and notes that it takes a good polish, which is why it has been used for floors and furniture for a century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe heartwood is not termite resistant, so keep the subfloor protected; indoors this is a matter for the building, not the board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrades for this timber\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeature grade, the one we hold in stock, shows gum veins, knots and the full colour range; Standard is cleaner; Select is cleanest. In Blue Gum the red colour is the draw, and Feature grade gives the most of it for the least money. 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=\"\/products\/sydney-blue-gum-engineered-flooring\"\u003eSydney Blue Gum engineered flooring\u003c\/a\u003e – for slabs and underfloor heating\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 Sydney Blue Gum flooring cost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn our website on 14 October 2026, the 130 × 14 mm Feature board is $78 per m² and Standard $94 per m²; other sizes and grades are quoted when ordered in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow red is it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDark pink to red-brown, deeper than Blackbutt and lighter than Jarrah. A clear polyurethane deepens it; a water-based coat keeps it closer to the raw colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it hard enough for a hallway?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 8.1 kN it is a little under Blackbutt and well above Tasmanian Oak, so yes.\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":"130 x 14 \/ Feature","offer_id":68913616912418,"sku":"GHT-5213","price":78.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"130 x 14 \/ Standard","offer_id":68913616945186,"sku":"GHT-4584","price":94.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0917\/3981\/5970\/files\/sydney.jpg?v=1792367755"},{"product_id":"sydney-blue-gum-engineered-flooring","title":"Sydney Blue Gum Engineered Flooring","description":"\u003cp\u003eSydney Blue Gum engineered flooring brings strong colour variation — mid to deep reddish-browns, often with bold grain lines. It’s a good fit for homes with warmer palettes or classic design elements, and the engineered construction keeps it stable on slabs or in changing climates. At Greenhill, we supply this range in both standard and wide formats, priced to suit long-term projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHave joists or battens and want boards that can be sanded many times? See \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sydney-blue-gum-timber-flooring\"\u003eSydney Blue Gum solid timber flooring\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch2\u003eColour that Makes a Statement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're after a floor that won't get lost in the background, Sydney Blue Gum tends to stand out. Each board has a real hardwood surface over a layered core that helps reduce cupping or shrinkage, useful in homes with underfloor heating or humid conditions. You can usually refinish it once, depending on the wear layer, which makes it a practical option long term. It works well in larger rooms where the colour and grain have room to carry through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf this style aligns with your build or renovation, we’re happy to help with stock info or samples to get things moving.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ght-related\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelated:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/tudorwood-luxx-240-lumina\"\u003eTudorwood Luxx 240 Lumina\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/tudorwood-luxx-240-cashmere\"\u003eTudorwood Luxx 240 Cashmere\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/tudorwood-luxx-240-seaspray\"\u003eTudorwood Luxx 240 Seaspray\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003cstrong\u003eGoes with:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/flooring-accessories\"\u003eflooring accessories\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/skirtings-and-architraves\"\u003eskirtings and architraves\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003cstrong\u003eRange:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/engineered-timber-flooring\"\u003eEngineered Timber Flooring\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\/what-is-engineered-timber-flooring\"\u003eWhat is Engineered Timber Flooring\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/guides\/engineered-flooring-underfloor-heating-dos-donts-best-materials\"\u003eEngineered Flooring Underfloor Heating\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Greenhill Timbers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68913717051426,"sku":"GHT-1333","price":99.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0917\/3981\/5970\/files\/ScreenShot2021-11-06at6.35.42pm_1024x1024_2x_3f5fb85c-9bbc-4390-82af-6c39813d6628.jpg?v=1792367824"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0917\/3981\/5970\/collections\/sydney.jpg?v=1792372036","url":"https:\/\/greenhilltimbers.com.au\/collections\/sydney-blue-gum.oembed","provider":"Greenhill Timbers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}