APC Blackbutt
Renowned for its versatility, durability, and refined appearance, Australian Blackbutt is a premium hardwood sourced from the coastal forests of eastern Australia. It is commonly grown and harvested across New South Wales, Queensland, and parts of Victoria, where the temperate climate supports consistent growth and high-quality timber.
Blackbutt is admired for its clean, contemporary aesthetic and subtle natural variation. Its tones typically range from pale straw and light honey through to warm blonde and soft brown hues, often enhanced by gentle grain movement. This understated palette makes Blackbutt highly adaptable, complementing both modern and classic interior environments.
Extensively used in Australian architecture, Blackbutt is favoured for flooring, wall panelling, and joinery across residential and commercial projects. Its strength and natural fire-resistant properties have also contributed to its popularity in bushfire-prone regions, reinforcing its reputation as a practical yet sophisticated design choice.
Natural Australian Blackbutt offers designers a timeless, locally sourced timber veneer that brings warmth, balance, and enduring Australian character to any project.
Blackbutt (Quarter-cut)
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Sheet Sizes:
2400mmx1200mm, 2700mmx1200mm, sometimes 3000mmx1200mm - Download Image
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Product Sizes & Data
Nominal veneer leaf size(s): Lengths generally 2500mm up to 2800mm, sometimes 3100 - please contact us. Widths - various
Typical Finished Panel size(s): 2400mmx1200mm, 2700mmx1200mm, sometimes 3000mmx1200mm
Thickness of Veneer: 0.55mm - 0.65mm
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Typical Finished Panel size(s): 2400mmx1200mm, 2700mmx1200mm, sometimes 3000mmx1200mm
Thickness of Veneer: 0.55mm - 0.65mm
Product Data Sheet: DOWNLOAD
About & Applications
Availability: Good availability
Price zone: Slightly above average
Applications: Suitable for interior, dry, low/medium-wear applications, vertical and low/medium-wear horizontal applications such as wall panelling, interior doors, furniture, ceiling panels, table- and desk-tops. It should not be used for high wear areas such as floors, stair treads, counter-tops exposed to heavy wear/water and kitchen counter-tops. Not suitable for use in high humidity, wet, steamy or damp conditions such as vanity tops, splash-backs or above stoves and dishwashers. Do not use in exterior applications, areas exposed to temperatures above 60 degrees C nor areas around stoves and fireplaces. Note that the appearance of veneer will change over time due to direct and indirect light, and exposure to heat and air. Some logs or leaves of veneer may age differently to other logs/leaves of the same species. Keep out of direct sunlight. As it is not possible to cover all associated manufacturing materials, conditions, products and methods, the end-user is responsible for carrying out the necessary tests and trials to check that the veneer, coating type, fabrication methods, associated materials and cleaning products/methods are suitable for the application.
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Colour/Appearance: Mid Brown
Consistency of Appearance: Less than average
Other names: NSW Blackbutt, Coastal Blackbutt
Botanical Name: Eucalyptus pilularis
Origin: Australia
Price zone: Slightly above average
Applications: Suitable for interior, dry, low/medium-wear applications, vertical and low/medium-wear horizontal applications such as wall panelling, interior doors, furniture, ceiling panels, table- and desk-tops. It should not be used for high wear areas such as floors, stair treads, counter-tops exposed to heavy wear/water and kitchen counter-tops. Not suitable for use in high humidity, wet, steamy or damp conditions such as vanity tops, splash-backs or above stoves and dishwashers. Do not use in exterior applications, areas exposed to temperatures above 60 degrees C nor areas around stoves and fireplaces. Note that the appearance of veneer will change over time due to direct and indirect light, and exposure to heat and air. Some logs or leaves of veneer may age differently to other logs/leaves of the same species. Keep out of direct sunlight. As it is not possible to cover all associated manufacturing materials, conditions, products and methods, the end-user is responsible for carrying out the necessary tests and trials to check that the veneer, coating type, fabrication methods, associated materials and cleaning products/methods are suitable for the application.
About & Applications information: DOWNLOAD
Colour/Appearance: Mid Brown
Consistency of Appearance: Less than average
Other names: NSW Blackbutt, Coastal Blackbutt
Botanical Name: Eucalyptus pilularis
Origin: Australia
Pressing, Finishing & Fabrication
Handling and Care instructions: DOWNLOAD
Edging availability: Veneer edging can be made by/is available from edge-band manufacturers. Solid wood is generally available from specialist timber merchants. Note that edging, even if the same species as the face veneer, may not necessarily look the same as the face veneer.
Finish: Use a high quality low-yellowing 2-pack polyurethane designed for use with wood veneer for sealer and top coats, with manufacturer approved UV prohibitors. Sealer and coating film thickness to be as recommended by the coating manufacturer. Note that if wood stains are used, this may accentuate features such as pin-knots, figure, grain and join lines. Test pieces should be prepared to ensure that the coating and stains are suitable.
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Edging availability: Veneer edging can be made by/is available from edge-band manufacturers. Solid wood is generally available from specialist timber merchants. Note that edging, even if the same species as the face veneer, may not necessarily look the same as the face veneer.
Finish: Use a high quality low-yellowing 2-pack polyurethane designed for use with wood veneer for sealer and top coats, with manufacturer approved UV prohibitors. Sealer and coating film thickness to be as recommended by the coating manufacturer. Note that if wood stains are used, this may accentuate features such as pin-knots, figure, grain and join lines. Test pieces should be prepared to ensure that the coating and stains are suitable.
Pressing, Finishing & Fabrication information: DOWNLOAD
Sustainability, Health & Safety
Environmental: Sustainably managed
Environment Health & Safety information: DOWNLOAD
Available as environmentally certified: eco-cert American Cherry FSC®
Emissions from raw veneer: Zero Formaldehyde emissions (E0) and zero VOC's from raw veneer. To maintain E0 rating, specify E0 substrate and glue, and E0 water based low-VOC coating clear coat.
Formaldehyde statement: DOWNLOAD
Material Safety Data Sheet: DOWNLOAD
Environment Health & Safety information: DOWNLOAD
Available as environmentally certified: eco-cert American Cherry FSC®
Emissions from raw veneer: Zero Formaldehyde emissions (E0) and zero VOC's from raw veneer. To maintain E0 rating, specify E0 substrate and glue, and E0 water based low-VOC coating clear coat.
Formaldehyde statement: DOWNLOAD
Material Safety Data Sheet: DOWNLOAD
Fire Ratings
Fire Hazard Group 1 or 2 not possible at this stage.
Fire Hazard Group 3 when glued onto 6mm and thicker Standard MDF and Particleboard: Download Fire Hazard Group 3 Assessment Report
Fire Hazard Group 3 when glued onto 6mm and thicker Standard MDF and Particleboard: Download Fire Hazard Group 3 Assessment Report