ENGINEERED BLACKBUTT FLOORING
Blackbutt Engineered Flooring is built for stability, with a genuine hardwood top layer supported by a multi-ply core. It works well across modern homes and commercial spaces, handling seasonal changes in humidity without much fuss. The light, neutral tone makes it a versatile option, and prefinished boards simplify the installation process. Common sizes and profiles are available for different project needs.
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Blackbutt Engineered Flooring
$90.00 / m2
What Makes Blackbutt Engineered Flooring a Popular Choice?
Blackbutt is one of Australia’s more dependable timbers, known for its pale tone and clean, straight grain. When used in an engineered format, you still get the same visual appeal but with added structural stability. It’s built by layering a genuine Blackbutt hardwood veneer over a stable plywood core. This structure helps limit the expansion and contraction you sometimes see with solid timber, especially in places like Melbourne, where temperature and humidity can swing between seasons.
- Typical Janka rating: 9.1
- Consistent tone and minimal variation
- Performs well in both dry and humid conditions
How It Holds Up Over Time
These floors are designed to take regular foot traffic. In most homes, basic cleaning, a broom, a vacuum, or an occasional mop is enough. The surface finish is factory-applied, so there’s no drying time or on-site sanding needed during installation. In high-use zones, boards with thicker top layers may be sanded back and resealed once or twice over the years.
Fire Performance and Compliance
Blackbutt is naturally dense, which helps it meet BAL 12.5 fire safety standards. That makes it suitable for many suburban or bush-adjacent areas, but you’ll want to double-check site ratings if fire compliance is critical for your project.
Common Sizes and Board Types
Most Blackbutt engineered flooring comes in standard sizes, allowing it to suit new builds and renovations alike. Boards are typically prefinished to save time on-site and come with tongue-and-groove edges for ease of installation.
- Widths: 130 mm, 180 mm (wider options may be available)
- Thicknesses: 14 mm and 21 mm
- Top layer thickness: varies, generally 3–6 mm
- Profile: tongue-and-groove, end-matched
These can be installed by direct sticking to concrete, laid over plywood, or fixed to battens, depending on the subfloor.
Installation Methods
- Directly stick to the slab or plywood
- Floating on acoustic underlay
- Over timber battens
The choice often comes down to what’s under the floor, whether sound reduction is a factor, and the overall design of the space.
Your Trusted Local Suppliers for Engineered Flooring
At Greenhill Timbers, we supply Blackbutt engineered flooring in a range of sizes to suit different builds. If you need help choosing profiles or planning installation, our team can provide support. Stock levels are updated regularly to meet both trade and homeowner demand across Melbourne and beyond.
