So you've decided to go with an Australian Timber floor but you don't know which one to choose! We often get questions about the difference between the Australian Species so we have listed some differences to make the decision easier for you.

An extremely well known and popular flooring option within Australia named after the black shade of its bark. 'Blackbutt' is primarily grown in the coastal regions of southern New South Wales up to south east Queensland, with a quick growth rate making it readily available timber on the east coast of Australia. 'Blackbutt' comprises of a range of colours from pale brown to yellowing brown with a fairly straight grain and even texture.

The common name 'Spotted Gum' is used for four different types Corymbias grown along the east coast of Australia but most commonly refers to the Corymbia Maculata species. The name 'Spotted Gum' originates from the pale bark in the tree trunks which leave a spotted appearance once shed. 'Spotted Gum' compromises of a great range of colours from a light brown to dark reddish brown to grey green. The grain is often wavy and the texture of 'Spotted Gum' is coarse and uneven making it very unique.