Spotted Gum Floor Sanding
Appearance
Light brown through to dark chocolate, sometimes with olive or grey tones. Distinctive wavy interlocked grain that produces a fiddleback or rope figure. High feature variation.
Sanding Spotted Gum Floors
The interlocked grain can tear out if pushed too hard or using too coarse a grit. Go steady, don't skip grits. Naturally greasy -- oil finishes penetrate well but water-based poly needs proper preparation for adhesion.
Best Finish for Spotted Gum
Bona Traffic HD in Matt or Extra Matt. The hard finish handles traffic and the low sheen suits the natural character of Spotted Gum. For a natural oil look, Bona Craft Oil 2K in neutral.
Caring for Spotted Gum Floors
Very hard-wearing, handles heavy traffic well. Sweep or vacuum regularly. The interlocked grain makes it slip-resistant naturally. Can be slippery when polished smooth -- consider matt or extra matt finish for stairs.
Spotted Gum Floor Sanding FAQs
How do you sand Spotted Gum floors?The interlocked grain can tear out if pushed too hard or using too coarse a grit. Go steady, don't skip grits. Naturally greasy -- oil finishes penetrate well but water-based poly needs proper preparation for adhesion.
What is the recommended finish for Spotted Gum?Bona Traffic HD in Matt or Extra Matt. The hard finish handles traffic and the low sheen suits the natural character of Spotted Gum. For a natural oil look, Bona Craft Oil 2K in neutral.
How hard is Spotted Gum?Spotted Gum has a Janka hardness of 11.0 kN and a durability rating of Class 1.
How do you maintain Spotted Gum floors?Very hard-wearing, handles heavy traffic well. Sweep or vacuum regularly. The interlocked grain makes it slip-resistant naturally. Can be slippery when polished smooth -- consider matt or extra matt finish for stairs.
Need a floor sander for your Spotted Gum floor?
FSA Network floor sanders work with Spotted 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