Sydney Blue Gum – fast facts
Origin
NSW
Janka rating
9.0
Botanical name
Eucalyptus saligna
Predominant colour tones
Mid to Dark pink to red brown, generally the overall appearance is a reasonably consistent colour however there can be variation in colour tones between individual boards
(note as timber is a natural product we can only indicate general colours as these can vary considerably between batches and suppliers)
Timber characteristics
Texture moderately coarse and even, grain straight or slightly interlocked, occasional gum veins and worm “squiggle” features
What’s good about this timber
Red tones in this timber are somewhat lighter than Jarrah flooring so it can be used in smaller spaces without making them feel closed in
This timber is a great contrast to Jarrah or other dark furniture
What to be wary of with this timber
This timber can appear “pink” in colour in some settings so it is important to match it to the correct colour palette of the decor
Colour presentation of the timber will change significantly between a solvent and waterborne coating
Availability
| Timber Floor Type | Availability |
| solid timber floors | Yes, in many grades and widths |
| engineered timber floors | Yes, generally available |
| parquetry | Yes, commonly available |
| laminate / vinyl plank / rigid plank | Occasionally available |
Bosch Timber Floors verdict!
We think of this timber as a lighter version of jarrah in colour making it a more suited for smaller areas.
Get in touch with the Bosch Timber Floors team!
