Solid timber

19mm solid hardwood strip, supplied raw, laid then sanded and coated on site. Australian and imported species.

Range specifications

Shared by every colour in this range, from the supplier’s brochure, installation guide and warranty.

Construction

Construction	Solid hardwood, tongue and groove

Installation

Profile / locking	Tongue and groove
Installation methods	nailed to joists or battens (19mm structural) overlay over slab or existing floor (thinner boards)

Solid timber floors are single lengths of sawn hardwood, joined tongue and groove. In Sydney they are usually 19mm thick, in random lengths and widths of around 80 to 130mm, and supplied raw. The boards are nailed to joists or battens, or laid as thinner overlay over a slab or existing floor, then sanded and coated on site, so you choose the sheen and finish once the floor is down. Colour depends on the species, from pale Blackbutt and Tasmanian Oak to deep Jarrah and Red Ironbark, and every timber darkens or mellows with light. Hardness varies widely: Ironbark and Spotted Gum resist dents far better than softer timbers. Solid timber moves with humidity, so small seasonal gaps are normal, and it does not belong in bathrooms or laundries. A full-thickness floor can be resanded many times over its life. Warranty terms depend on the timber and the coating used, so ask us for details.

Will it suit your home?

Bathrooms & laundriesNot suitable
Solid timber swells and shrinks with moisture, so it isn't recommended for bathrooms or laundries.
Underfloor heatingNot suitable
Solid timber generally isn't recommended over underfloor heating; talk to us if your home has a heated floor.
Sanding & refinishingCan be sanded
Full-thickness solid boards can be sanded and recoated several times over the life of the floor.
Pets & high trafficWith care
Depends on the species: ironbark, jatoba and spotted gum are very hard, while Tasmanian oak and softer species mark more easily.
Apartments (acoustic)Check strata rules
Solid timber is the hardest floor to make quiet; in apartments it needs an acoustic underlay system and test results for strata approval.