Eco Flooring Swish Native Blackbutt Select engineered timber floorboards, UV lacquer finish

Timber Flooring

Engineered timber floorboards in Australian spotted gum and blackbutt and European French oak, as long planks and herringbone, for living areas, bedrooms and hallways.

Engineered timber, explained

Every floor in this collection is engineered timber. Each 14 mm board has a real timber wear layer of 2 to 3 mm on top of a stable engineered core. You see and feel genuine hardwood or oak, but the board moves far less with humidity than solid timber, which helps it stay flat across large rooms and on concrete slabs. The boards come prefinished, so the floor is ready to use once laid, with no sanding or coating on site.

Choose your species

Spotted gum: a dense Australian hardwood with warm, varied colour, in Select, Neat and Natural grades and 136 or 189 mm widths.
Blackbutt: a paler Australian hardwood with an even, golden tone. Our Blackbutt Select comes in 1900 x 136 mm boards.
Engineered French oak: fine-grained oak in 1900 x 190 mm planks, from Danish White and Belfort Oak to French Carbon.
Herringbone: French oak blocks in Danish White and Fiano Brown for a classic patterned floor.

As a rule, the Australian hardwoods bring warmth and character, while oak gives a calmer, more uniform look that takes pale and dark colours well.

Where timber meets tile

Timber floors usually stop at the bathroom and laundry, where tiles take over. Plan that meeting point early so the two floors finish at the same height and the transition sits neatly under a door. Choose floor tiles that share a tone with your boards, or contrast them on purpose. Warm timber suits terracotta and beige bathroom tiles, and pale oak pairs with soft white and grey laundry tiles.

Ordering and installing

Measure each room and add extra for offcuts, more for herringbone than for straight planks. Our quote calculator helps you work out quantities. Engineered boards need a flat, dry and sound subfloor, and your installer will confirm whether to float or glue for your home.

Choosing between species? Book a free design consultation and plan your timber alongside your tiles and finishes.

FAQs

What is the difference between engineered and solid timber flooring?

Solid timber is one piece of wood all the way through. Engineered timber has a real timber top layer bonded to a stable core, so it looks the same once laid but is less likely to cup or gap as humidity changes.

Which timber is the hardest wearing?

Spotted gum and blackbutt are both dense Australian hardwoods and are harder than European oak, so they resist dents well. Oak is a little softer but has a finer, more even grain.

Can engineered timber be laid on a concrete slab?

Yes. It can be glued directly to a flat, dry slab or floated over a suitable underlay. Your installer should test the slab for moisture and level before laying.

Can I use timber flooring in a bathroom?

We do not recommend it. Bathrooms and laundries get too wet for timber, so most people stop the timber at the door and use tiles in the wet areas.

Planning a flooring project? Book a free design consultation — in-store or virtual — and our team will help you choose flooring for the space.

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