Flooded Gum Floor Sanding
Appearance
Pink to light reddish-brown. Relatively straight grain, coarser texture. Can have a slight figure.
Sanding Flooded Gum Floors
Much softer than other eucalypts. Sands easily and quickly but watch for over-sanding and unevenness. Dents and scratches more easily.
Best Finish for Flooded Gum
Bona Traffic HD for maximum protection on a softer timber. The extra hardness of the two-component finish compensates for the timber's lower Janka rating.
Caring for Flooded Gum Floors
More prone to dents than harder species. Best for bedrooms and low-traffic areas. Use felt pads on all furniture. Recoat more frequently if in a high-traffic area (5-7 years).
Flooded Gum Floor Sanding FAQs
How do you sand Flooded Gum floors?Much softer than other eucalypts. Sands easily and quickly but watch for over-sanding and unevenness. Dents and scratches more easily.
What is the recommended finish for Flooded Gum?Bona Traffic HD for maximum protection on a softer timber. The extra hardness of the two-component finish compensates for the timber's lower Janka rating.
How hard is Flooded Gum?Flooded Gum has a Janka hardness of 5.5 kN and a durability rating of Class 3.
How do you maintain Flooded Gum floors?More prone to dents than harder species. Best for bedrooms and low-traffic areas. Use felt pads on all furniture. Recoat more frequently if in a high-traffic area (5-7 years).
Need a floor sander for your Flooded Gum floor?
FSA Network floor sanders work with Flooded Gum regularly. Contact one directly:
Select Timber Flooring -- 0432 008 638 (Lake Macquarie)
Skandi Flooring -- 0414 851 437 (Newcastle)
Stag Timber Floors -- 0475 509 863 (Central Coast)
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Floor Sanding Australia | floorsandingaustralia.com | Updated 2026-04-10