Spotted Gum Floors

Spotted Gum: The Hardwood That Stole the Show

Spotted Gum is easily one of the most popular Australian flooring timbers on the market, and for very good reason—it is absolutely beautiful.

I still remember the first time I ever sanded a Spotted Gum floor. I'll admit, I went into it with some trepidation. When you sand a new timber species for the first time, you never quite know how it’s going to respond. Will it gum up the paper? Will it dull the sanding belts instantly?

With 'Spotty', I needn’t have worried. It sanded brilliantly from the very first pass with the big machine. Once we moved into the 'superfine' sanding stages, it took things to a whole new level of satisfaction. What we quickly learned is that Spotted Gum sands as beautifully as any timber out there. Because it responds so well to the machines, it also takes on finishing coats flawlessly. All up, we give it an A+.

The Modern Shift: From High Gloss to Subtle Sheen
Twenty to thirty years ago, everyone wanted high-gloss Spotted Gum floors. But nowadays, with modern low-sheen finishes being so vastly superior to what we used to have, we find ourselves laying down a lot of matte and satin finishes. It looks incredible. A lower sheen highlights every individual twist of grain, every subtle colour shift, and the true depth of its character without the harsh glare.

If you already have a Spotted Gum floor, consider yourself lucky. It possesses a rich color palette found nowhere else in the flooring world, backed by a natural hardness that rivals the most exotic timbers overseas. If you're building a new home, put Spotted Gum high on your wishlist. You will never regret it.

Explore the galleries below to see the entire sanding and finishing process we use to bring these outstanding floors to life. I hope it gives you some great inspiration for your own home!