Australian Chestnut Flooring

Australian Chestnut

Australian Chestnut is a blend of Australian hardwoods found extensively in Victoria. It is a mix of tall trees which provides excellent timber for flooring. The colouring is pale brown to deep brown. The timber has tones similar to eastern states Blackbutt but has slightly darker tones reminiscent of real hardwood.

Sanding; Australian Chestnut is rated as a hardwood. Australian Chestnut  is an easy timber to work with. Sanding machines are very effective when used on this timber. It can be sanded to a very fine finish suitable for all finish types. Sometimes with softer timbers it is harder to see rotary marks that will need sanding out so it is vital to check for these carefully. If in doubt sand through to a much finer grit than usual such as a 180grit or 220grit mesh.

Australian Chestnut accepts most types of coatings. Solvent based finishes in two packs and single packs have been used for a long time with this species. Solvent based coatings bring out the deeper colouring. Waterborne finishes also work well with Australian Chestnut. When using waterborne finishes it is important to follow closely the coating manufacturer’s instructions for burnishing the grain.  Oils have been used extensively with the timber with good effect. The timber has an open grain and is a beautiful timber.

Australian Chestnut accepts liming solution which sits into the open grain. If using liming solution it must be applied only once as the result of too much solution can look like a painted surface.

Generally Comments.

Australian Chestnut is a proven Australian hardwood that is ideal when used in flooring. It wears well, looks excellent and is good to work with.