Tasmanian Oak Floor Sanding

Appearance

Straw, cream, pinkish-brown to light brown. Straight, open grain. Clean, Scandinavian-looking timber when finished pale.

Best Finish for Tasmanian Oak

Bona Traffic HD for durability on a softer timber. For the Scandi look, Bona Prime White primer + Bona Traffic HD Extra Matt. For stained looks, Bona DriFast Stain + Traffic HD topcoat.

Tasmanian Oak Floor Sanding FAQs

How do you sand Tasmanian Oak floors?Relatively soft, sands quickly and easily. Excellent stain absorption -- the species of choice for coloured stains (grey wash, white wash, dark walnut). Dents more easily than Blackbutt or Spotted Gum.

What is the recommended finish for Tasmanian Oak?Bona Traffic HD for durability on a softer timber. For the Scandi look, Bona Prime White primer + Bona Traffic HD Extra Matt. For stained looks, Bona DriFast Stain + Traffic HD topcoat.

How hard is Tasmanian Oak?Tasmanian Oak has a Janka hardness of 5.5-7.0 kN and a durability rating of Class 3.

How do you maintain Tasmanian Oak floors?Softer timber, so use felt pads on furniture and be mindful of dropped objects. Standard sweep and damp mop care. Recoat every 5-7 years in high traffic areas.