Eco Flooring Swish Native Spotted Gum Natural engineered timber flooring, UV lacquer finish

Spotted Gum Flooring

Engineered spotted gum floorboards, 1900 mm long in 136 and 189 mm widths, in Select, Neat and Natural grades. A tough Australian hardwood with warm, varied colour.

Why spotted gum

Spotted gum is one of the best-known Australian hardwoods for flooring. It is dense and hard-wearing, so it copes well with busy family homes. Its colour runs from pale cream through honey and light brown to deeper chocolate, often within one board, with a wavy grain and natural features such as gum veins. The result is a floor that feels warm and lived-in from day one.

Engineered spotted gum

Our boards are engineered: a layer of real spotted gum sits on a stable core. You get the look and feel of solid hardwood, with less movement as the seasons change. The boards are 1900 mm long, so there are fewer end joins across the room, and they arrive with a UV lacquer finish, ready to live on once they are laid.

They are tongue and groove, and can be glued down or floated over underlay, depending on your subfloor and your installer's advice.

Choosing a grade and width

The grade name describes how much natural feature shows in the boards. Select, Neat and Natural each give a different balance of clean timber and character, so compare the product photos side by side before you decide.

Width changes the feel of the floor too:

136 mm boards (Select and Neat) give a traditional floorboard rhythm that suits most rooms.
189 mm boards (Natural) are wider, with fewer joins, for a more relaxed and contemporary look in large spaces.

Pairing spotted gum

Spotted gum's warm tones suit white walls, black hardware and earthy tiles. Run it through the living areas and let tiles take over in the wet areas, with terracotta, beige or stone look tiles that pick up the timber's honey tones. Black tapware gives crisp contrast against the timber.

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FAQs

Is spotted gum a good floor for families and pets?

Spotted gum is one of the harder flooring timbers, so it stands up well to everyday wear. No timber is scratch-proof, so keep pet nails trimmed, use mats at the entries and put felt pads under furniture.

What do Select, Neat and Natural mean?

They are grade names that describe how much natural feature, such as gum veins and colour variation, appears in the boards. The right grade comes down to the look you prefer, so compare the photos of each.

Does spotted gum change colour over time?

Like most timbers, it mellows with sunlight and age and tends to warm slightly. Rugs and furniture can leave lighter patches if they never move, so shift them now and then in the first year.

Should I float or glue engineered spotted gum?

Both are possible. Gluing gives a more solid feel underfoot and suits concrete slabs, while floating over underlay is quicker and can suit some renovations. Your installer will recommend the method for your subfloor.

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