Blackbutt timber is widely available hardwood species of timber which can be used to construct homes in areas prone to bushfires. Blackbutt wood is a strong hardwood, which is durable, too. Installing blackbutt flooring might seem like a huge task, but with a few things in mind, it can become a lot easier.
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There are a certain number of things which one should always consider before installation. Here are some of them:
- Discuss your requirement with the professional: You cannot expect the installer to be aware of what you want as he is only there to follow your instructions with suggestions from his expertise. He will have to be informed about what your specific requirements are, and he will also let you know how big you must get the slab, what materials are required to make it sturdy besides giving an estimate of cost involved in the process and duration to complete it.
- The condition of the wood to be installed: It is best to not take last-minute decisions. In the case of blackbutt flooring, it is advised to take some time and get the wooden slab checked for the moisture content in it. If the timber is dry, then it can easily not take-in the moisture from the ground, and thus keep the floor dry, and make the blackbutt flooring last for long. However, if during the testing of the timber, it is seen that it has properties to absorb moisture from the ground below, then it is advisable to change the whole wood slab or the blackbutt flooring could prove to be a waste, economically as well sustainably.
- Use primer for better results: Even if the timber slab is checked to be free from moisture, one must always apply primer, which works as a moisture barrier for the wooden slab to be installed. Applying primer to the floor slab makes sure that the moisture does not get absorbed by the timber from the surface below. This step is also important to help the timber last longer. The primer must be bought from the same place as the timber, because it will help in making the blackbutt flooring a stronger and better one.
- Choose wisely the kind of installation you would prefer: There are various ways in which a blackbutt flooring can be installed, like - putting planks on the ply used, installing them by sticking them directly, by using the floating techniques on engineered, bamboo and Laminate timber), and so on. It is advisable that you let your installer know what kind of installation you prefer, as it will help you in the end. Every kind of installation has its own set of pros and cons, so let your installer explain you the benefits and banes of all in order to make an informed choice.
- Never take it as a ‘Do It Yourself’ project: Being self-reliant is appreciated but taking up work which requires expertise with no former experience is not. Working with wood while installing floors is not a good idea at all for an inexperienced person, as the surface of the wood used might be rough due to the presence of gum pockets, surface checking and only an experienced individual would know to perfectly install the wooden slabs.
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Reasons to choose blackbutt flooring:
Blackbutt is the common choice in Australia when it comes to flooring as it has a light pale shade, and it is strong and aesthetically pleasing. One can easily use it in the interiors for flooring, or for external purposes due to its great structural strength. Blackbutt wood is available in many grades, of which
- Classic grade,
- Australiana grade, and
- Natural grade
The Classic grade is supposed to be the most polished one of the lot. It does not have much of the natural features of the blackbutt wood and is quite shiny in appearance. The Australiana grade is a little coarser compared to the Classic one. However, one can definitely understand that the natural ones have the most amounts of natural traces on it, being the coarsest of the lot. Thus, with the help of the tips given above, it would be easy to select and go for the installation of the correct kind of blackbutt flooring.
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