Australian Brush Box
Australian Brush box is a distinctive and refined hardwood prized for its density, durability, and elegant visual character. Sourced from the coastal and hinterland forests of eastern Australia, Brushbox is commonly grown and harvested across New South Wales and Queensland, where the warm, humid climate supports its rich colour development and tight grain structure.
Brushbox is admired for its deep, warm palette, typically ranging from reddish browns and muted pink tones through to richer chocolate hues. Its fine, even texture and subtle grain movement create a sophisticated and consistent surface, making it well suited to high-end joinery and architectural interiors.
Historically used in flooring and structural applications due to its exceptional hardness and stability, Brushbox has long been valued in both residential and commercial Australian architecture. Today, it continues to be specified for premium projects where strength, longevity, and timeless aesthetic appeal are essential.
Natural Australian Brushbox offers designers a locally sourced timber veneer that brings warmth, depth, and understated elegance to contemporary and classic interior environments alike.
Brush Box
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Cut:
Quarter-cut -
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: Average
Other names: Queensland box, Brisbane box, pink box, box scrub, vinegartree
Botanical Name: Lophostemon confertus
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: Average
Other names: Queensland box, Brisbane box, pink box, box scrub, vinegartree
Botanical Name: Lophostemon confertus
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.
Pressing, Finishing & Fabrication information: 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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Sustainability, Health & Safety
Environmental: Sustainably managed
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Available as environmentally certified: No
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: No
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