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Blackbutt Flooring

Blackbutt flooring in a living room with a cream sofa and rug

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 timberHybridVinyl plankLaminate
SurfaceReal blackbutt timberPrinted blackbutt imagePrinted blackbutt imagePrinted blackbutt image
Water resistanceLow: wipe spills quicklyHighHighVaries: check the product rating
InstallationFloating, glued or nailed, depending on the productClick-together floating floorGlue-down or click-togetherClick-together floating floor
Can it be sanded?Yes, if the top layer is thick enoughNoNoNo

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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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  • Topdeck Avala Blackbutt hybrid flooringTopdeck Avala Hybrid Flooring Blackbutt - The Flooring Guys

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  • Sunstar Hybrid Classics Blackbutt hybrid flooring

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  • Signature Floors Distinct Bunya Blackbutt hybrid flooring

    Signature Floors Distinct Bunya Blackbutt Hybrid Flooring

    6mm Hybrid Original price was: $39.00.Current price is: $33.00./m²
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  • HTT Obsidian Herringbone Blackbutt hybrid flooring

    HTT Obsidian Herringbone Blackbutt Hybrid Flooring

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  • HTT Guardian Blackbutt hybrid flooring

    HTT Guardian Blackbutt Hybrid Flooring

    6.5mm Hybrid Original price was: $36.00.Current price is: $35.00./m²
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  • Wonderwood 8mm Hybrid Herringbone Australian Blackbutt hybrid flooring

    Wonderwood Herringbone Australian Blackbutt Hybrid Flooring

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  • Dunlop Australian Blackbutt hybrid flooring

    Dunlop Australian Blackbutt Hybrid Plank Flooring

    7mm Hybrid $56.00/m²
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  • Viva Luxury Australian Wood Collection Blackbutt 4.5mm Vinyl Flooring plank

    Viva Luxury Blackbutt 4.5mm Vinyl Flooring

    4.5mm Vinyl $40.00/m²
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  • Armstrong Kingswood 1.5 Blackbutt Traditional hybrid flooring

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    Armstrong Kingswood 1.2 Blackbutt Traditional Hybrid Flooring

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  • Big Panda Eclipse Blackbutt hybrid flooring

    Eclipse Blackbutt Hybrid Flooring

    6.5mm Hybrid Original price was: $33.00.Current price is: $29.00./m²
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  • Heartridge Summerhill Blackbutt hybrid flooring

    Heartridge Summerhill Blackbutt 6mm Hybrid Flooring

    6mm Hybrid Original price was: $44.00.Current price is: $43.00./m²
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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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  • Clever Choice Australian Heritage Blackbutt T&G engineered timber flooring

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  • Topdeck Solid Pre-Finished Blackbutt engineered timber flooring

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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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  • Artifloor Timberland 2.5 Coastal Blackbutt Vinyl Plank Flooring

    Artifloor Timberland 2.5 Coastal Blackbutt Vinyl Plank Flooring

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  • NFD Reaction Coastal Blackbutt golden blackbutt vinyl plank flooringNFD Coastal Blackbutt vinyl plank flooring

    NFD Reaction Coastal Blackbutt Vinyl Plank Flooring

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    2mm Vinyl $25.00/m²
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  • Clever Choice Ocean Lily Blackbutt vinyl plank flooringClever Choice Ocean Lily Blackbutt flooring in a room setting

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    2mm Vinyl
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  • Eco Flooring Ornato Luxury Blackbutt vinyl plank flooring

    Eco Ornato Luxury Blackbutt Vinyl Flooring

    5.3mm Vinyl $42.00/m²
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  • Sunstar Naturale Collection Blackbutt vinyl plank flooring

    Sunstar Naturale Collection Blackbutt Vinyl Flooring

    4.5mm Vinyl $42.00/m²
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  • Dunlop Australian Timber Blackbutt vinyl plank flooring

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    5mm Vinyl $55.00/m²
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  • Heartridge Summerhill Blackbutt vinyl plank flooring

    Heartridge Summerhill Blackbutt 2mm Vinyl Plank Flooring

    2.5mm Vinyl $30.00/m²
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  • Viva Luxury Australian Wood Collection Blackbutt 4.5mm Vinyl Flooring plank

    Viva Luxury Blackbutt 4.5mm Vinyl Flooring

    4.5mm Vinyl $40.00/m²
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  • Clever Choice Voyager Andromeda Blackbutt 5mm vinyl plank flooring board

    Clever Choice Voyager Andromeda Blackbutt Vinyl Flooring

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    NFD Calloway Frontier Blackbutt Vinyl Plank Flooring

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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 flooringLaminate flooring in an Australian living room

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    12mm Laminate Original price was: $30.00.Current price is: $25.00./m²
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  • HTT MTF Blackbutt laminate flooring

    MTF Blackbutt Laminate Flooring

    12mm Laminate $30.00/m²
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  • Quick-Step Classic Blackbutt Light 8mm laminate flooring plank

    Quick-Step Classic Blackbutt Light Laminate Flooring

    8mm Laminate
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  • Eco Flooring Swish Laminate Bespoke Blackbutt Light laminate flooringSwish Laminate Bespoke Blackbutt Light Laminate Flooring Scene

    Eco Swish Laminate Bespoke Blackbutt Light Laminate Flooring

    12mm Laminate
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  • Paco Floors Bowood Blackbutt Laminate Flooring

    Paco Floors Bowood Blackbutt Laminate Flooring

    12mm Laminate $34.00/m²
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  • Dunlop Forestbrook Collection Blackbutt laminate flooring

    Dunlop Forestbrook Collection Blackbutt Laminate Flooring

    8mm Laminate $33.00/m²
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  • Clever Choice Shield Everlast Atlantic Blackbutt Herringbone 10mm laminate flooring boardClever Choice Shield Everlast Atlantic Blackbutt Herringbone flooring in a room setting

    Clever Choice Shield Everlast Atlantic Blackbutt Herringbone Laminate Flooring

    10mm Laminate
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  • Clever Choice Shield Everlast Atlantic Blackbutt 10mm laminate flooring boardClever Choice Shield Everlast Atlantic Blackbutt flooring in a room setting

    Clever Choice Shield Everlast Atlantic Blackbutt Laminate Flooring

    10mm Laminate
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  • HTT Hydrocore Blackbutt laminate flooring

    Hydrocore Blackbutt Laminate Flooring

    8mm Laminate $27.00/m²
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  • Terra Mater NuCore Extreme Blackbutt laminate flooring

    Terra Mater NuCore Extreme Blackbutt Laminate Flooring

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    Terra Mater NuCore Excellence Coastal Blackbutt Laminate Flooring

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Good To Know

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.