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Messmate Solid Flooring

Messmate solid timber flooring brings warmth, grain variation, and long-term durability to homes and light commercial spaces. With a Janka rating of 7.1 and compliance with BAL 12.5 bushfire zoning, it’s well-suited for high-traffic areas across a range of builds. The boards can be sanded and refinished over time, making them a smart investment for long-term use. Visually rich, easy to maintain, and structurally reliable, it’s a floor that works as hard as it looks.

SKU: N/A Categories: Flooring, Solid Timber Flooring Janka Rating: 7.1

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Product Description

Why is Messmate Solid Flooring a Popular Choice?

Messmate has a lived-in look that feels familiar — pale straw through to soft browns, with gum veins, ripple marks, and the occasional knot. Each board is different, which gives the floor movement and variation without looking too busy. It fits in well across a wide range of interiors, especially where natural materials are part of the palette.

Boards are graded to help guide the finish. We supply feature grade, which is character-rich, with clear visual detail. Whether you go for a matte clear coat or a toned finish, you’ll still see the timber come through.

Practical Strength

Messmate sits at 7.1 on the Janka scale — enough to handle regular wear, but not so hard that installation becomes difficult. Most builders and flooring contractors find it easy to cut, shape, and sand. It’s also relatively stable once laid, with minimal seasonal expansion when the boards have been properly acclimatised and installed.

Thermal insulation is moderate (R-value approx. 0.066 m²·K/W at 19 mm), and the timber meets BAL 12.5 requirements for use in low bushfire risk areas.

Sizes and Installation

We stock the following profiles:

85 x 14 mm
110 x 14 mm
130 x 14 mm
180 x 14 mm
Select sizes also in 19 mm

Boards are tongue-and-groove and end-matched for faster installation. Installation options include direct stick to concrete, plank-on-ply, or batten systems, depending on the subfloor and layout.

Day-to-Day Use

Ongoing maintenance is minimal. A soft broom, vacuum, and a lightly damp mop will handle most cleaning needs. No specialist products required unless you’re working with a particular finish.

The surface can be resanded and resealed several times during its lifespan, which makes it a long-term option in homes that expect high use.

Built to Last

Messmate is supplied with a 25-year structural warranty. If you need help working out the best size, grade, or installation approach, we’re here to talk through the details. Bring your plans or just a rough idea, we’ll help match you to the right product.

Janka Rating

What Is the Janka Rating?

The Janka rating is a way to measure how hard a timber is, specifically, how much force it takes to push a small steel ball halfway into the wood. The number you get is shown in kilonewtons (kN). A higher Janka score means a harder, more durable timber. Builders and floor installers use it to work out which timbers hold up better in busy areas.

Here’s a rough guide to how some timbers sit on the scale:

Brazilian Walnut – around 16.0 kN
Spotted Gum – roughly 11.0 kN
Tasmanian Oak – about 5.5 kN
Radiata Pine – close to 3.0 kN

Keep in mind: these values can vary depending on moisture content and grain direction.

It's One Part of the Decision

Hardness is useful to know, but it’s just one factor. Janka doesn’t tell you how a timber reacts to heat or humidity, how stable it is, or how easy it is to cut and install.

Some of the hardest woods can be difficult to work with. Others, even if softer, might be more stable or forgiving on-site.

At Greenhill Timbers, we look at the whole picture, not just the numbers. All our timbers are structurally graded and covered by a 25-year guarantee. We'll help you pick something that works for your project, not just on paper.

Delivery Options

Melbourne-Wide Delivery

We carefully prepare your order and organise pick-up or delivery that suits your schedule, ensuring your satisfaction when you choose to purchase from us. If you're located in Melbourne and its surrounding areas, you can collect your order from our Thomastown Showroom at 170 Settlement Road. Otherwise, we can facilitate delivery by leveraging our strong partnerships with various sub-contractors to get you the most competitive delivery rate and suitable time frame. For more information, get in touch with us.

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Get Your Timber Packed

We pack, wrap and load your products into your vehicle on-site. As a Green Hill customer, you won’t have to pack your timber or lug it into your vehicle after you’ve purchased it.

One Stop Shop

We are a one-stop shop for all your timber needs. Get dozens of types of wood, both imported and local, and the right cuts for your decking, flooring, cladding and fencing projects.

Competitive Pricing

In most cases, we can help you save hundreds or even thousands of dollars on the same materials compared to other timber suppliers.

Expert Staff

Our expert staff will assist you in finding the perfect timber to match your projects based on a relaxed chat to find what you need.

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We give you the whole picture when we quote you. So you can avoid any nasty surprises down the line.