Solid Timber Flooring
Step back in time and seal in a piece of history.
When you step on a solid timber floor, you can feel its natural beauty, character and warmth.
Solid timber, is often referred to as ‘hardwood' flooring. 'Hardwood' means the wood from a broad-leaved tree (such as oak, ash, eucalypt) rather than the wood from a conifer with needles (such as pine, fir, or spruce).
Solid timber flooring is created by cutting into vertical sections from the trunk of a tree, after which it is then air and kiln dried until it reaches the required moisture content for the local environment.
Crafted from a single piece of hardwood, each board has its own unique grain and character. Over time, the wood will also develop a patina that adds even more depth and richness to its appearance, a quality that has been favoured throughout the decades.
The stability of solid timber is reliant on the different sections of the tree. For this reason, solid timber flooring does not carry a structural warranty. We guarantee to install it according to the appropriate method, however are unable to predict how the natural timber will behave over time.
If you are looking for a structural guarantee, we highly recommend considering engineered timber flooring, which still uses a component of a solid board for the floor surface, whilst utilising technology to provide you with a longer term flooring solution in your local environment.
Spotted Gum
- Available in a number of sizes and thicknesses:
- Secret Nail Profile
The natural characteristics of solid Spotted Gum timber flooring means it is one of the best timber choices for wear and tear when it comes to solid timber, however, careful consideration as to whether seasonal movement (possible cupping, gapping) is something you are prepared for is highly recommended.
When talking about using solid timber flooring in general, there’s a lot to discuss, so call us or come and chat in store for all you need to know.
Many older homes in our area were built using solid timber flooring throughout. With Tongue & Groove and end-matching, Hurfords solid timber is our go-to supplier for traditional solid timber flooring for our team to professionally install for renovations and extensions.
Blackbutt
- Available in a number of sizes and thicknesses
- Secret Nail Profile
The natural characteristics of solid Blackbutt timber flooring means it is a more stable, and harder timber choice when it comes to solid timber, however, careful consideration as to whether seasonal movement (possible cupping, gapping) is something you are prepared for is highly recommended.
When talking about using solid timber flooring in general, there’s a lot to discuss, so call us or come and chat in store for all you need to know.
Many older homes in our area were built using solid timber flooring throughout. With Tongue & Groove and end-matching, Hurfords solid timber is our go-to supplier for traditional solid timber flooring for our team to professionally install for renovations and extensions.
Cypress Pine
- Available in a number of sizes and thicknesses
Grants Sawmill in Narrandera produce high quality, local Cypress Pine for us to professionally install for renovations/extensions etc.
Many older homes in our area were built using solid Murray Pine/Cypress Pine timber flooring throughout, usually as a sub-floor over bearers and joists under carpet and linoleum.
The natural characteristics of Pine timber flooring require careful consideration as to whether the softer surface (easier to dent & scratch) high concentration of knots (feature) and seasonal movement (possible cupping, gapping) is something you are prepared for.
