Spotted Gum
Alluring and Beautiful Spotted Gum
Renowned for its distinctive appearance and colour palette ranging from light brown to dark red-brown, Spotted Gum timber features smooth bark, creating a spotted or mottled look. Each floorboard reflects Australia’s landscapes, showcasing the timber’s unique character. Eucalyptus maculata, commonly known as Spotted Gum, is a premium hardwood indigenous to eastern Australia, is highly durable, strong, and versatile, gaining popularity in diverse construction and design applications. Spotted Gum is valued for its natural beauty, wavy grain, and fiddle-back figure.
Features
Spotted Gum timber boasts a range of distinctive features that contribute to its popularity and versatility in various applications. Here are some key characteristics that make Spotted Gum stand out:
Light brown to dark red-brown hues with a distinct spotted or mottled look.
High Janka hardness rating of 11, resistant to wear and damage and ideal for high-traffic areas.
Impressive structural strength for construction projects, used in beams, posts, and load-bearing elements.
Used in interior flooring, furniture, exterior decking, cladding, and structural components.
Sustainably managed in Australia, enhancing its eco-friendly credentials.
Despite being hardwood, it’s easily machined, cut, shaped, and responds well to staining and finishing.
Spotted Gum combines aesthetic appeal, strength, durability, and environmental responsibility, making it a top choice for diverse construction and design projects.
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Wood Details
Colour: Spotted Gum (High degree of colour variation).
Dimensions: 180mm (Wide) x 14mm (Thick) x 1830mm – 2190mm maximum lengths (Random Lengths).
Top Wear Layer: 3mm.
Profile: 4 Side Micro Bevelled Edge with a Tongue and Groove Profile.
Surface Finish: UV Lacquered and Matt Wirebrushed Finish.
Cut: Saw Cut.
Pack Size: 2.365m2, 1.976m2 and 1.493m2
Janka Rating: 11 – Very Hard
Note: Spotted Gum is also available in 136mm wide floorboards, with the same specifications as above, but in a satin finish.