
Blackbutt is one of the lightest and most popular Australian hardwoods for floors: pale brown to golden honey boards with a mostly straight, even grain.
The timber comes from Eucalyptus pilularis, which grows along the coast from southern New South Wales to Maryborough in Queensland. The Queensland Government rates it a hard timber (class 2 of 6, about 930 kg/m³ air-dry) with above-ground durability class 1. Some boards show a faint pink tinge or fine gum veins, which add character without big colour swings.
We stock real blackbutt timber as engineered and pre-finished solid boards, plus the blackbutt look in hybrid, vinyl plank and laminate. Jump to: Hybrid · Engineered timber · Vinyl plank · Laminate · FAQs. Weighing up species? Compare spotted gum flooring, or see samples at our Sydney and Brisbane showrooms.
Engineered, hybrid, vinyl or laminate: which blackbutt floor suits you?
| Engineered timber | Hybrid | Vinyl plank | Laminate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surface | Real blackbutt timber | Printed blackbutt image | Printed blackbutt image | Printed blackbutt image |
| Water resistance | Low: wipe spills quickly | High | High | Varies: check the product rating |
| Installation | Floating, glued or nailed, depending on the product | Click-together floating floor | Glue-down or click-together | Click-together floating floor |
| Can it be sanded? | Yes, if the top layer is thick enough | No | No | No |
Recommended Blackbutt Flooring
Best-value blackbutt picks from our BestBuys range.
Blackbutt Hybrid Flooring
Hybrid planks print the blackbutt grain over a rigid, water-resistant core and click together as a floating floor, so they suit kitchens, rentals and busy family areas.
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SALEBestBuys Coastal Blackbutt Hybrid Flooring
8mm Hybrid Original price was: $45.00.$29.00Current price is: $29.00./m² Select options Order a sample -


Topdeck Avala Blackbutt Hybrid Flooring
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Godfrey Hirst Apollo Hardwood Blackbutt Classic Hybrid Flooring
6.5mm Hybrid Get a QuoteSelect options Order a sample -

Pallas Ultimate Coastal Blackbutt Hybrid Flooring
9mm Hybrid Get a QuoteSelect options -


Titan Sandblasted Blackbutt Hybrid Flooring
6mm Hybrid Get a QuoteSelect options -

Viva Planks Blackbutt 6.5mm Hybrid Flooring
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Sunstar Hybrid Classics Blackbutt Hybrid Flooring
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HTT Duro Plus Blackbutt Hybrid Flooring
9.5mm Hybrid Get a QuoteSelect options -

Signature Floors Distinct Bunya Blackbutt Hybrid Flooring
6mm Hybrid Original price was: $39.00.$33.00Current price is: $33.00./m² Select options Order a sample -

HTT Obsidian Herringbone Blackbutt Hybrid Flooring
9mm Hybrid $50.00/m² Select options -

HTT Guardian Blackbutt Hybrid Flooring
6.5mm Hybrid Original price was: $36.00.$35.00Current price is: $35.00./m² Select options -

Wonderwood Herringbone Australian Blackbutt Hybrid Flooring
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Dunlop Australian Blackbutt Hybrid Plank Flooring
7mm Hybrid $56.00/m² Select options -

Viva Luxury Blackbutt 4.5mm Vinyl Flooring
4.5mm Vinyl $40.00/m² Select options -

Armstrong Kingswood 1.5 Blackbutt Traditional Hybrid Flooring
6.5mm Hybrid $39.00/m² Select options Order a sample -

Armstrong Kingswood 1.2 Blackbutt Traditional Hybrid Flooring
6mm Hybrid $36.00/m² Select options Order a sample -

Sunstar Classic Hybrid Blackbutt Hybrid Flooring
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Sunstar Authentic Hybrid Blackbutt Hybrid Flooring
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Eclipse Blackbutt Hybrid Flooring
6.5mm Hybrid Original price was: $33.00.$29.00Current price is: $29.00./m² Select options -

Heartridge Summerhill Blackbutt 6mm Hybrid Flooring
6mm Hybrid Original price was: $44.00.$43.00Current price is: $43.00./m² Select options Order a sample -

TFG RecommendedPreference Easi-Plank SPC Natural Blackbutt Hybrid Herringbone Flooring
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Ornato XXL Coastal Blackbutt Hybrid Flooring
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Blackbutt Engineered Timber Flooring
Engineered boards have a real blackbutt top layer bonded to a stable core, so they look and feel like solid timber. Boards with a thick enough top layer can be sanded and recoated later.
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Wooden-Land Blackbutt Engineered Timber Flooring
14mm Engineered Australian Timber $99.00/m² Select options -


Hurford Australian Native Blackbutt Matte Engineered Timber Flooring
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NFD Daintree XL Blackbutt Engineered Timber Flooring
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Quick-Step Amato Blackbutt Engineered Timber Flooring
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Federation Plank Blackbutt Brushed Matt 1830mm Engineered Timber Flooring
14mm Australian Hardwood $128.00/m² Select options Order a sample -

Clever Choice Australian Heritage Blackbutt T&G Engineered Timber Flooring
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Hurford Australian Native Herringbone Blackbutt Engineered Timber Flooring
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Hurford Australian Native Optimise Blackbutt Engineered Timber Flooring
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Quick-Step Cascada Blackbutt Engineered Timber Flooring
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Wonderwood Herringbone Brushed Blackbutt Engineered Timber Flooring
15mm Engineered Oak Get a QuoteSelect options -

Wonderwood Brushed Blackbutt Engineered Timber Flooring
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Dunlop Australian Species Blackbutt Engineered Timber Flooring
14mm Engineered Timber $114.00/m² Select options -

Topdeck Solid Pre-Finished Blackbutt Engineered Solid Timber Flooring
18mm Engineered Timber $143.00/m² Select options -

Topdeck Solid Timber Raw Blackbutt Engineered Timber Flooring
14/18mm Engineered $132.00/m² Select options -

Sunstar Australian Hardwood Blackbutt Herringbone Engineered Timber Flooring
14/3mm Engineered Timber Get a QuoteSelect options -

Sunstar Australian Hardwood Blackbutt 190mm Brushed Finish Engineered Timber Floorings
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Sunstar Australian Hardwood Blackbutt 136mm Engineered Timber Floorings
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Preference Select Australian Timber Brushed Blackbutt 180 Engineered Timber Flooring
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Riverhill Australian Classic Blackbutt Engineered Timber Flooring
14mm Engineered Oak Get a QuoteSelect options -

NFD Daintree Blackbutt Engineered Timber Flooring 5G
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Quick-Step Readyflor 1 strip Blackbutt Engineered Timber Flooring
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Quick-Step Readyflor 2 strip Blackbutt Engineered Timber Flooring
14mm Engineered Timber Get a QuoteSelect options
Blackbutt Vinyl Plank Flooring
Vinyl planks reproduce the blackbutt look on a thin, quiet plank that is glued down or clicked together, and they handle moisture well.
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TFG RecommendedArtifloor Timberland 2.5 Coastal Blackbutt Vinyl Plank Flooring
2.5mm Vinyl Original price was: $35.00.$25.00Current price is: $25.00./m² Select options -


NFD Reaction Coastal Blackbutt Vinyl Plank Flooring
2.5mm Vinyl Get a QuoteSelect options -
TFG RecommendedArtifloor Timberland 4.5 Blackbutt Vinyl Plank Flooring
4.5mm Vinyl $35.00/m² Select options -
TFG RecommendedSALEBestBuys Coastal Blackbutt Vinyl Plank Flooring
2mm Vinyl $25.00/m² Select options -


Clever Choice Ocean Lily Blackbutt Vinyl Flooring
4.5mm Vinyl Get a QuoteSelect options -


Clever Choice Robust Cabin Blackbutt Vinyl Flooring
2mm Vinyl Get a QuoteSelect options -

Eco Ornato Luxury Blackbutt Vinyl Flooring
5.3mm Vinyl $42.00/m² Select options -

Sunstar Naturale Collection Blackbutt Vinyl Flooring
4.5mm Vinyl $42.00/m² Select options -

Dunlop Australian Timber Blackbutt Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring
5mm Vinyl $55.00/m² Select options -

Heartridge Summerhill Blackbutt 2mm Vinyl Plank Flooring
2.5mm Vinyl $30.00/m² Select options -

Viva Luxury Blackbutt 4.5mm Vinyl Flooring
4.5mm Vinyl $40.00/m² Select options -

Clever Choice Voyager Andromeda Blackbutt Vinyl Flooring
5mm Vinyl Get a QuoteSelect options -

NFD Calloway Frontier Blackbutt Vinyl Plank Flooring
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Titan Glue Blackbutt Vinyl Plank Flooring
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Titan Comfort Blackbutt Vinyl Plank Flooring
5mm Vinyl Get a QuoteSelect options
Blackbutt Laminate Flooring
Laminate gives a hard-wearing blackbutt look on a fibreboard core, usually for less than real timber. Check each product’s water-resistance rating before using it in a kitchen or laundry.
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Riverhill Urban Blackbutt Laminate Flooring
12mm Laminate Original price was: $30.00.$25.00Current price is: $25.00./m² Select options Order a sample -

MTF Blackbutt Laminate Flooring
12mm Laminate $30.00/m² Select options -
TFG RecommendedQuick-Step Classic Blackbutt Light Laminate Flooring
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Eco Swish Laminate Bespoke Blackbutt Light Laminate Flooring
12mm Laminate Get a QuoteSelect options -

Paco Floors Bowood Blackbutt Laminate Flooring
12mm Laminate $34.00/m² Select options -

Dunlop Forestbrook Collection Blackbutt Laminate Flooring
8mm Laminate $33.00/m² Select options -

TFG RecommendedClever Choice Shield Everlast Atlantic Blackbutt Herringbone Laminate Flooring
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Clever Choice Shield Everlast Atlantic Blackbutt Laminate Flooring
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Hydrocore Blackbutt Laminate Flooring
8mm Laminate $27.00/m² Select options -

Terra Mater NuCore Extreme Blackbutt Laminate Flooring
12mm Laminate Get a QuoteSelect options -

Terra Mater NuCore Excellence Coastal Blackbutt Laminate Flooring
12mm Laminate Get a QuoteSelect options -


Quick-Step Impressive Ultra Blackbutt Laminate Flooring
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Quick-Step Majestic Blackbutt Laminate Flooring
9.5mm Laminate Get a QuoteSelect options
Blackbutt Flooring FAQs
Australia’s light, bright hardwood favourite — the common questions answered.
What colour is blackbutt flooring?
Blackbutt is one of the lighter Australian hardwoods. Boards run from pale brown to golden honey, sometimes with a faint pink tinge, and the grain is mostly straight and even. That calm colour keeps rooms bright and suits coastal, Scandi and modern homes.
Why is it called blackbutt?
The name describes the tree, not the timber. The bark at the base (the “butt”) of the trunk is often blackened by bushfire, while the milled boards are light and golden.
How hard is blackbutt?
Blackbutt is a hard, dense hardwood. The Queensland Government rates it class 2 of 6 for hardness, at about 930 kg/m³, so it handles normal family wear well. Like any timber it can still dent under stiletto heels or dragged furniture. Read more in Is blackbutt good for flooring?
Should I choose blackbutt or spotted gum?
Choose blackbutt for a lighter, more even floor. Spotted gum is harder (rated class 1 of 6) and more varied, from light brown to dark red-brown with a wavy grain.
Engineered blackbutt or a blackbutt-look hybrid?
Engineered blackbutt is real timber and can be refinished. A hybrid is printed, more water-resistant and usually cheaper, but it cannot be sanded. See engineered vs hybrid flooring for a full comparison.
How do I care for blackbutt flooring?
Sweep or vacuum regularly, clean with a well-wrung damp mop and a pH-neutral cleaner, use felt pads under furniture and mats at external doors, and avoid steam mops.