Blackbutt
Blackbutt is an attractive and in-demand Australian hardwood flooring timber. Blackbutt flooring is so popular that along with real engineered hardwood, the Carpet Court range also includes hybrid and vinyl products in colours and patterns that realistically emulate genuine Blackbutt, at a fraction of the price.
Is Blackbutt good for flooring?
Blackbutt is among the best flooring available. It’s available in standard boards, long boards and wide boards, making it a good choice for getting maximum value per square metre.
What colour is Blackbutt flooring?
With golden and pale brown tones, plus heartwood variations and gum veins, this timber is unique, attractive, and classically Australian.
Blackbutt timber flooring at its best
Blackbutt is an Australian flooring favourite. At Carpet Court, the Blackbutt Eucalyptus look is available in a wide range of flooring materials, and here are some options worth considering.
Engineered Hardwood - This real timber flooring has a top layer of natural blackbutt over an engineered core, making it an environmentally sustainable option. Nothing beats the form and feel of hardwood timber, and the Carpet Court range is flooring at its best.
Laminate - Laminate flooring is made using tough composite flooring material plus realistic digital imagery and a hard-wearing top-coat. It looks just like real hardwood timber, with a similar feel underfoot.
Hybrid - This floating floor product combines all the best attributes of both laminate and vinyl. The high-density core and tough surface is scratch resistant, stain resistant and pet friendly. Hybrid flooring is versatile, with lots of colours and designs available.
Vinyl - For durability and easy-care, vinyl could be the answer. This flooring provides an authentic blackbutt timber look for a fraction of the price. Vinyl is perfect for busy households with active kids.
Product information
Blackbutt (Eucalyptus pilularis) is an Australian hardwood timber that’s mostly grown in northern New South Wales and southern Queensland. Blackbutt is a stylish timber that grows quickly, making it ideal for a sustainable future.
Used as flooring, blackbutt is well known for having high strength and durability. It can resist decay for more than 50 years, making it a great long-term investment. Blackbutt has a Janka dry hardness of 9.1kN, comparable to spotted gum.
Blackbutt hardwood flooring is hard enough to resist the scratches and scrapes of everyday life with very little maintenance. Blackbutt engineered timber flooring has high termite and fire resistance and is a versatile timber that can be stained and polished, or even used for outdoor decking.
Colour options and materials available
Natural blackbutt timber has an even colour an