Aqua Stone 8.5 Blackbutt Hybrid Flooring

Aqua Stone 8.5 Blackbutt – warm orange blackbutt hybrid flooring

Blackbutt is the warm orange blackbutt colour in the Aqua Stone 8.5 range. Aqua Stone 8.5 is the thicker board in the range: an 8.5mm rigid stone-composite core with a 0.55mm wear layer and a P4 slip rating, so it feels solid underfoot and copes with wet areas and busy hallways. Blackbutt is one of 13 colours in the range.

Why choose Aqua Stone 8.5 Blackbutt

• Waterproof rigid-core hybrid – will not swell or warp, so it can be laid throughout the home including kitchens, laundries and bathrooms.
• 0.55mm wear layer – built for pets, kids and high-traffic living areas.
• Quiet underfoot – pre-attached acoustic backing, AAAC 5 Star rated; no separate underlay needed.
• Click installation – floats over most existing hard floors; no glue, fast installation.
• 30-year residential warranty from Aqua Stone.

Specifications at a glance

• Plank size: 1830 x 230mm
• Total thickness: 8.5mm
• Wear layer: 0.55mm
• Pack: 1.69m² (4 planks)
• Acoustic rating: AAAC 5 Star
• Slip rating: P4
• Surface: matte embossed surface; micro-bevel edge
• Installation: floating, click

Full technical data is in the specification table on this page.

Where it works best

Because Aqua Stone 8.5 is waterproof and hard wearing, Blackbutt can run through open-plan living, kitchens, hallways, bedrooms and wet areas without a change of floor at doorways. Its dark tone works best in bright, generous rooms and gives strong contrast to pale walls and light furniture.

Installation and care

Aqua Stone 8.5 floats over concrete slabs, tiles, timber and existing sheet flooring that is flat, dry and clean. Planks click together and need no glue. Sweep or vacuum regularly and damp-mop with a pH-neutral cleaner.

Buying Aqua Stone 8.5 Blackbutt from The Flooring Guys

The Flooring Guys stocks the full Aqua Stone range with samples available on every colour, trade-direct pricing and delivery Australia-wide. Order a sample to check the colour in your own light, or compare Blackbutt with other hybrid flooring in our range. Need it laid? Ask us about supply and install.

Frequently asked questions

Can I install it in a bathroom?
Yes. The rigid core is waterproof, so it is suitable for bathrooms and laundries when installed to Aqua Stone’s guidelines.

Do I need underlay?
No. An acoustic backing is already attached to every plank.

How many cartons do I need?
Each carton covers 1.69m². Measure your room area, add about 10% for cuts and wastage, and divide by 1.69m².