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Heartridge
Luxury Lifestyle Flooring

Australian Species

The Australian Species range is an engineered timber floor available in Tongue & Groove format, featuring the timeless Australian favorites - Blackbutt and Spotted Gum. This engineered timber flooring by Heartridge is available at Floorworld stores across Australia. Designed to showcase the natural beauty of Australian hardwood, this flooring makes a stunning statement in any interior. A Treffert UV-cured urethane finish provides superior durability, while the multi-layered Eucalyptus construction ensures long-term stability and performance.
Available finishes
Dunlop® Envirofirst
Dunlop® Wearshield
High warranty

About this product

The Australian Species range is an engineered timber floor available in Tongue & Groove format, featuring the timeless Australian favorites – Blackbutt and Spotted Gum. This engineered timber flooring by Heartridge is available at Floorworld stores across Australia. Designed to showcase the natural beauty of Australian hardwood, this flooring makes a stunning statement in any interior. A Treffert UV-cured urethane finish provides superior durability, while the multi-layered Eucalyptus construction ensures long-term stability and performance.

  • 14mm total thickness
  • 3mm Blackbutt & Spotted Gum Veneer
  • Plank size: 1900 x 136 x (2100 / 1900/ 1820)
  • Multi-layered Eucalyptus for optimal construction stability
  • Suitable for floating or glue-down installation
  • Easy day-to-day cleaning with sweep, vacuum and damp mop
  • Protect with felt pads under furniture legs

Engineered timber flooring combines the warmth and character of real hardwood with the dimensional stability of a layered core — making it more resistant to humidity fluctuations than solid timber.

Is this floor right for you?

Best for:

  • Rooms: Bedrooms, Living Areas, Dining Areas, Hallways, Kitchens
  • Home types: Family homes, renovations and new builds (segment-led guidance only where specified).
  • Lifestyle: Luxury lifestyle
  • Design-conscious homeowners seeking premium quality and finish
  • High-specification residential renovations and new builds

Things to consider:

  • Traffic: Heavy Residential (3mm wear layer)
  • Not suitable for fully wet areas

Speak with your Floorworld consultant in-store to view samples and discuss the right installation and underlay options for your space.

Technical specifications

  • Construction & Dimensions: 136 x 1820mm x 14mm; 3mm wear layer
  • Finish & Install: UV-cured urethane
  • Dunlop Wearshield: A durable surface to stand the test of time. Dunlop Wearshield provides the extra protection your home’s planks need. The innovative ceramic bead coating is spill-, dent-, and scratch-resistant – so you can easily care for your floors and enjoy them for many years to come.
  • Dunlop Envirofirst: Sustainable practises for a better future. We are committed to helping the environment and making our homes a healthier place. Awarded the Best Practises PVC Certification by Bureau Veritas, each Heartridge Hybrid Plank is low in VOCs and phthalate-free, helping improve air quality in the home.

Care & Maintenance

Sweep or vacuum regularly to remove grit and abrasive particles that can scratch the wear layer. Wipe spills immediately — avoid water pooling near joins or edges. Use a damp mop with a neutral pH cleaner. Avoid steam mops and harsh chemicals. For deeper cleaning, use Bona Hardwood Floor Cleaner diluted to the recommended ratio — never use a soaking-wet mop on engineered timber flooring.

Installation

How to install Australian Species

  1. Confirm subfloor is flat (±3mm over 1.8m), dry and structurally sound.
  2. Allow the product to acclimatise to the room environment for 48–72 hours before installation.
  3. Install using floating or glue-down method as recommended by the manufacturer — confirm with your installer.
  4. Maintain correct expansion gaps at all fixed edges per manufacturer specification.
  5. Do not install in areas with direct prolonged moisture exposure without an appropriate moisture barrier.

Always refer to the Heartridge installation guide for product-specific requirements. Speak with your Floorworld consultant for a subfloor assessment before proceeding.

Downloads

Download product information for AUSTRALIAN SPECIES. For full technical documentation visit the supplier website.

FAQs

What warranty does Australian Species come with?

Australian Species comes with a Manufacturer warranty applies; terms vary by product and installation method. For full terms and conditions, speak with your Floorworld consultant in-store or contact Heartridge directly.

Can Australian Species be sanded and refinished, and how thick is the wear layer?

Australian Species is an engineered timber floor with 3mm wear layer. The wear layer is the real wood surface you walk on — it determines how many times the floor can be sanded and refinished. A 3mm wear layer supports at least one professional sand and refinish. Suitable for heavy residential (3mm wear layer) use.

What does installation involve for Australian Species?

Engineered timber — floating or glue-down installation. Subfloor must be flat (±3mm over 1. Speak with your Floorworld consultant for a subfloor assessment and product-specific installation advice.

How do I care for and maintain Australian Species?

Sweep or vacuum regularly to remove grit and abrasive particles that can scratch the wear layer. Wipe spills immediately — avoid water pooling near joins or edges.

What sets Australian Species apart as a premium flooring choice?

Australian Species is designed for homeowners who want genuine quality underfoot. Made from Australian Species Blackbutt and Spotted Gum, it features treffert uv-cured urethane coating that brings warmth and character to any room. Available in 136mm x 3 lengths 2 lengths of 2100mm 3 lengths of 1900mm 3 lengths of 1820mm. Visit your nearest Floorworld store to view samples in person and discuss how it would work in your specific space.

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