Hardwood floors are both beautiful and practical. They look good, they feel good underfoot and they will increase the resale value of your home. Hardwood flooring is an investment; it will last decades (some timbers have a 40+ year lifespan) and will complement changing tastes in interiors and soft furnishings. Don’t be put off by the price tag!
There are a multitude of hardwoods to choose from, so it’s best to drop by and talk to one of our timber experts. Here are some of our most popular hardwoods.
Ironbark Hardwood Flooring
An extremely hard-wearing timber, Ironbark is available in a wide variety of hues including mid browns, dark browns and dark reddish browns. As one of the hardest hardwood flooring timbers available in the world, Ironbark is suitable for indoor flooring, decking, cladding and structural timber. Other features include:
- Rated 14kN on Jenka hardness test
- Attractive interlocked grain
- Available in different grades – classic, standard, natural and Australiana
Our hardwood flooring range is huge. Pop in store for expert advice and great prices.
Australian Blackbutt Hard Flooring
Also known by its botanical name Eucalyptus Pilularis, Blackbutt is a beautiful Australian hardwood that makes attractive and durable flooring. It scores well on the Janka hardness test (9.1kN – Hard) and can be expected to last for 40+ years. Other features include:
- Light pale straw colour
- Suitable for staining
- Can be used indoors as well as external and structural use
Available in a range of grades depending on whether you prefer a natural, classic or rustic look, come in and talk to Isons for advice on which board type is best for you.
Silvertop Stringybark
This beautiful hardwood is a popular choice for modern homes. Its contemporary, warm honey brown hues complement a range of interiors and it readily accepts stains and polish.
Other features include:
- Rated 8.8kN on the Jenka hardness test
- Available in a range of thicknesses and lengths
- Smooth, even texture with very few gum veins
Not sure which hardwood is best for you? Come into Isons and have a chat with one of our friendly experts. We specialise in timber and can talk you through your options and arrange delivery.
Hardwood timber is available from Ison and Co Bridge Road Nowra store – they are the hardwood specialists. Pick up or delivery to all areas (charges apply).