While the natural colour of the blackbutt is simply striking, you can also enhance the look with a variety of stains and sealers. And since no two timber boards will ever look the same, you’ll have a floor that will be unique to you and your home.
At Allen Brothers Flooring, we pride ourselves on only working with the best, high-quality materials for an impeccable timber floor. We’re also an Australian and family-owned company with over 30 years of experience and 20+ years of experience in Perth and are proud to work with a number of Australian-made products.
We stand behind our work no matter how big or small a project is. Allen Brothers Flooring offers a 5-year warranty on all installations and restorations. Our quick, free quotes also add transparency to the process, so you never have to guess at costs or worry about hidden fees – ever.
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Blackbutt, or Eucalyptus pilularis, is an Australian-grown hardwood that is known for both its design and sustainability. Despite the name, the wood does not have a dark or black colour to it. This moniker comes from the tree itself, which has a darkened lower portion on its bark.
Many homeowners choose this timber for their flooring because of its natural wood grain, or gum veins, that ranges from gold to pale brown. Despite this colour variance, the wood has a very even texture, making it a choice in many modern designs.
As a hardwood, blackbutt has a high density, making it extremely durable and able to stand up to high traffic and use in a home. The timber is sourced from coastal areas in NSW and Queensland, where it is sustainably managed in State forests in accordance with forestry standards.
Its density also makes it great at resisting two major threats in Perth: termites and fire. Seasoned blackbutt has a density of 900 kg/m3. It also has bushfire resistance ratings of BAL 12.5, 19 and 29, which are all AS3959 required.
✔️ Extremely durable floorboards
✔️ Fire and termite resistant
✔️ Gold to pale brown colouring
✔️ Australian-grown and sustainable
The timeline for the whole process will depend partly on how large of a space you are having refloored. That said, most jobs take between 1-3 days to complete from start to finish.
Your installer will arrive on-site with unfinished floorboards and all of the equipment needed to get the job done right. Depending on your subfloor, the boards will either be glued down or nailed into the floor joists themselves. Hardwood floors are much more suited to being fixed in place than using floating flooring installs that work better with engineered products. Once the timber is in place, your installer can sand, stain, or seal the floor as needed.
Once the flooring is installed and finished to your requirements, blackbutt is very easy to maintain. Never use abrasive cleaners or detergents on blackbutt. All you need to do is dust, vacuum, or use a damp mop to wipe up spills. This will help protect the finish on the floor while keeping things clean.
Blackbutt is also very hard-wearing and a great choice for spaces like kitchens, offices, and living rooms. If you notice a bit of wear from traffic over time, turn to a flooring specialist that can help with sanding and resealing any trouble spots.
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