Standard Plus Blackbutt Engineered Timber Flooring

Blackbutt engineered timber flooring is a genuine 3mm Blackbutt veneer over a 14mm engineered core, in warm golden tones with a Janka hardness rating of approximately 9.1 kN - one of the harder Australian native species used in residential flooring.

Blackbutt (Eucalyptus pilularis) is a native Australian hardwood, supplied here as a 3mm genuine veneer over a 14mm engineered core in 1900mm boards.

Is Blackbutt flooring durable enough for a high-traffic home?

Yes. Blackbutt has a Janka hardness rating of approximately 9.1 kN, which places it above jarrah and on par with Sydney blue gum - hard enough to be specified in commercial fit-outs, not just homes.

Key specs at a glance

• 3mm genuine Blackbutt veneer over a 14mm engineered core
• 1900mm board length
• Janka hardness: approximately 9.1 kN
• Warm golden tone with subtle grain variation
• Engineered construction for dimensional stability through seasonal humidity changes

Why choose engineered Blackbutt over solid Blackbutt?

The engineered core reduces expansion and contraction as temperature and humidity change through the year, which matters more in Melbourne's climate swings than in a more stable environment. You get the same genuine timber surface with better long-term stability.

Avoid this mistake

Installing engineered timber flooring straight out of the box without acclimatising it to the room first is the single most common cause of gapping and movement in engineered floors - boards should sit in the installation room for the period your supplier or installer specifies before laying.

Available as supply-only or supply-and-install: choose supply-only if you already have a trusted installer, or supply-and-install if you want the work double-guaranteed by both the installer and LocalTasker. If you'd like to compare it against a different tone, see our Spotted Gum engineered timber flooring or browse the full Engineered European Oak range (Bandha, French Grey, Guru Smoked Limed, Latte, Mudita, Samdai, Warm Chestnut, Zen), or ask us about professional installation.

FAQ

Is Blackbutt flooring durable?

Yes - it has a Janka hardness rating of approximately 9.1 kN, making it one of the harder Australian native species used in residential flooring.

What thickness is Blackbutt engineered timber flooring?

A 3mm genuine Blackbutt veneer over a 14mm engineered core.

Is engineered Blackbutt as good as solid Blackbutt?

It offers better dimensional stability through seasonal temperature and humidity changes, with the same genuine timber surface.