AUSTRALIAN BRUSH BOX HARDWOOD FLOORING - WOOD SPECIES INFORMATION
The heartwood of Brush Box varies from a pinkish gray brown to a rich reddish brown. The sapwood is usually slightly paler. The texture is fine and even and the grain is interlocked.
The Australian Brush Box is becoming increasingly difficult to find
INTERESTING FACTS:
The Australian Brush Box is a large tree found at the edge of the
Queensland rainforest. It has the largest trunk diameter of any tree found in the Lamington National Park.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The heartwood of Brush Box varies from a pinkish gray brown to a rich reddish brown. The sapwood is usually slightly paler. The texture is fine and even and the grain is interlocked.
COLOR CHANGE:
In Northern Brush Box there will be a slight muting
of color variation and also a slight reddening of the floor over time.
Brush Box is resistant to decay and termites. The drying of Brush Box requires some degree of time as damage and warping has been
reported to occur when the appropriate amount of time is not taken for the process.
WORKING PROPERTIES:
Brush Box can be abrasive to machine cutters and tools due to the presence of silica in the wood. Due to the high density of the wood, nailing can be difficult in this species. This species readily accepts stain and finish.
