nemora australis engineered timber
Blackbutt
Nemora Australis Timber Flooring
Named after the Latin for Australian woodlands, Nemora Australis is a premium engineered timber flooring range that brings the warmth, texture, and character of Australia’s iconic forests into your home. Choose from beloved native timbers – Blackbutt, Spotted Gum, and Tasmanian Oak – each selected for their rich character and timeless appeal. Distinctive knots, grain patterns, and organic variations ensure no two boards are alike – just like the landscapes that inspired them. Crafted with precision and passion, this collection captures the untamed beauty of nature with the reliability of modern engineering.
Features and Benefits
A premium timber top layer reveals the unique colour, grain, and texture of each species, finished in elegant matte or satin for a naturally stunning look. Built with a multi-ply, cross-linked core, this flooring offers outstanding structural integrity and long-lasting performance – even in demanding environments. Finished with subtle micro bevels on all sides creates smooth transitions between boards, enhancing the sense of space and natural flow across your floor.
Australian species timber veneer
Easy to clean natural timber premium quality exceptional stability low maintenance
Highest quality hard flooring
Engineered to resist climate impact
available in different finishes and formats
Spotted Gum* Tasmanian Oak Blackbutt*
Finish Options
Satin
A balanced sheen that is neither too glossy nor too matt. This finish provides a subtle, soft glow that enhances the natural beauty of the wood grain while offering durability and resistance to scratches and stains.
Brushed
The brushed finish highlights the natural grain, giving the wood a rustic and weathered look while adding depth and character.
1820x136x14mm
Please note that due to variations in monitor settings and display capabilities, the colours you see on your screen may not perfectly reflect the actual colour of the product. While we strive to represent our colours as accurately as possible, screen images are intended for guidance only and should not be considered exact. All displayed colours are approximations. For the most accurate representation of our flooring options, we strongly recommend using our sample service.
Please note that due to variations in monitor settings and display capabilities, the colours you see on your screen may not perfectly reflect the actual colour of the product. While we strive to represent our colours as accurately as possible, screen images are intended for guidance only and should not be considered exact. All displayed colours are approximations. For the most accurate representation of our flooring options, we strongly recommend using our sample service. Blackbutt
1820x180x14mm
1820x130x14mm
Please note that due to variations in monitor settings and display capabilities, the colours you see on your screen may not perfectly reflect the actual colour of the product. While we strive to represent our colours as accurately as possible, screen images are intended for guidance only and should not be considered exact. All displayed colours are approximations. For the most accurate representation of our flooring options, we strongly recommend using our sample service.
Spotted Gum Brushed
1820x180x14mm
Please note that due to variations in monitor settings and display capabilities, the colours you see on your screen may not perfectly reflect the actual colour of the product. While we strive to represent our colours as accurately as possible, screen images are intended for guidance only and should not be considered exact. All displayed colours are approximations. For the most accurate representation of our flooring options, we strongly recommend using our sample service.
Spotted Gum Brushed
1820x130x14mm
Please note that due to variations in monitor settings and display capabilities, the colours you see on your screen may not perfectly reflect the actual colour of the product. While we strive to represent our colours as accurately as possible, screen images are intended for guidance only and should not be considered exact. All displayed colours are approximations. For the most accurate representation of our flooring options, we strongly recommend using our sample service.
Please note that due to variations in monitor settings and display capabilities, the colours you see on your screen may not perfectly reflect the actual colour of the product. While we strive to represent our colours as accurately as possible, screen images are intended for guidance only and should not be considered exact. All displayed colours are approximations. For the most accurate representation of our flooring options, we strongly recommend using our sample service. Spotted Gum Satin 1820x136x14mm
Please note that due to variations in monitor settings and display capabilities, the colours you see on your screen may not perfectly reflect the actual colour of the product. While we strive to represent our colours as accurately as possible, screen images are intended for guidance only and should not be considered exact. All displayed colours are approximations. For the most accurate representation of our flooring options, we strongly recommend using our sample service.
Product Specifications
Type of floor covering Timber Flooring
Warranty*
25 Year Limited Residential Warranty*
*All warranties are in addition to any rights consumers may have under Australian consumer laws. Terms and conditions apply - for full information in respect to the scope of the residential warranty, please see nationaltiles.com.au or contact our head office. For the commercial warranty, contact your National Tiles representative.
Physical Properties
Thickness (mm) 14
Wear layer (mm) 3
Finish Matt
Substrate layer Multiply
Backing layer Ply
Profile Micro Bevel Edge
Coating system UV Cured Lacquer
Locking system 5G Insta Clic®
Species Blackbutt and Spotted Gum Tasmanian Oak Surface Wire Brushed Satin
Dimension (mm) 1820 x 130 1820 x180 1820 x 136 1820 x 170
Planks / carton* 8 6 8 6 m2 / carton 1.89
* Includes nested boards
Installation
Please refer to National Tiles Flooring Timber Installation Instructions
Sustainability
Accreditation
Manufactured under a quality and environmental system certified and complying with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 by an accredited certification body.
Indoor air quality Green Building Council compliant for VOC emission rate limits
Technical Performance
Slip resistance
AS 4586-2013
P3 (Wire Brushed Matt) P2 (Satin Matt)
Flammability (EN ISO 9239) CRF 3.2kW/m2
Smoke value (EN ISO 9239) 74% minutes
Acoustic
ISO 717-2
Impact sound insulation
ISO 717-2
Impact insulation class
Abrasion rating (ASTM D 4060 - CS 17) > = 500 r
Lipping (EN 13489) ≤ 0.2mm
Moisture (EN 131931-1) 8-10%
Ln’T, w = 53dB (150mm slab + 28mm furrings + 10mm plaster)
IIC = 50 (150mm slab + 28mm furrings + 10mm plaster)
Care and Maintenance Guide
Cleaning and Care
• Immediately - clean up any liquid or water-based spills or any other potentially staining marks using a dry, clean cloth. While National Tiles Nemora Australis Engineered Timber Flooring is resistant to most spots and stains, some materials or colourants (such as tar, grease, oil, dyes, waxes, ballpoint, marker pens, pet mishaps or food/beverages containing strong dyes such as mustard, curry, cordial, coffee, tea etc.) may under certain conditions migrate into the wear layer causing indelible stains.
• Daily, or as required - remove any loose dirt or grit that could damage the floor by sweeping with a soft dry broom or vacuum (preferably with an effective dust filter and suction nozzle for hard surfaces and turning off the power head, if installed).
• Weekly - clean using a premixed cleaner like Bona Stone, Tile & Laminate Cleaner, and a micro fibre mop, otherwise mop the floor using a well-rung out damp mop (the floor should be dry 15 seconds after mopping) and a non-abrasive soap-free cleaner suitable for timber floors to remove any footprints, dirt and other stains or marks.
• As required - stubborn scuffs and stains can also easily be removed using a damp cloth or sponge with a diluted solution of methylated spirits. Ensure the methylated spirits are completely rinsed from the floor.
When cleaning the floor
• Never use abrasive cleaners, nylon scouring pads, steel wool, scouring powder or bleach as they may damage the floor.
• Never use oil, soap, wax, or polishes as these finishes may make the floor slippery and can leave a dull finish on the floor.
• Never use a steam-mop or steam-cleaner
Protect Your Floor
Follow these simple steps to achieve many years of enjoyment from your National Tiles Nemora Australis Engineered Timber:
• Place entrance mats (it is recommended to avoid using mats with a rubber backing) at all exterior doorways and entrances to trap dirt, sand, grit, moisture and other substances from shoes. Double mats (a coarse exterior mat and medium interior mat) are recommended for residential installations and triple commercial mats with a minimum walk off zone of 3.5 metres for commercial installations. Clean mats regularly.
• Use non-staining felt protectors under heavy pieces of furniture. Fit office chairs, filling trolleys, mobile containers and furniture, with soft treads or castors. Chair pads should be used under desk chairs with castors.
• Heavy objects and furniture (200kg or greater) such as large bookcases, full sized billiard tables or kitchens units should not be situated on any floating installation. This can lead to the floor failing to respond to contraction and expansion, which can cause squeaking, gapping and possible failure
• Never drag, slide or roll furniture or appliances across your floor. Protect the surface if using a trolley to move heavy objects.
• Spiked heels or shoes in need of repair can severely damage your floor. In areas of excessive traffic and wear, make use of runners or area rugs. Rugs should be cleaned regularly.
• Pet claws can scratch your floor. Keep nails trimmed.
• Floor to ceiling windows coupled with the harsh Australian sun can create floor temperature of over 70ºC. Your floor should be protected from extreme temperatures and strong, direct sunlight by the use of interior temperature and humidity control (recommended temperatures 10-30ºC and relative humidity between 30% and 70%), window tinting, awnings and/or curtains/blinds. Dramatic temperature changes and/or extreme humidity can cause joins to lip/gap and possible surface checking. Prolonged direct sunlight will cause fading.
Common Characteristics of Timber Floors
• As a natural product, timber floors will oxidise during the first few months due to UV light exposure, typically leading to a darker, fuller appearance. As a result, timber floors may display some change in colour between exposed areas and areas covered by rugs or furniture. Your floor should be protected from prolonged periods of direct sunlight with curtains, blinds, shades or awnings and rugs/ furniture moved periodically to expose all areas evenly.
• Timber flooring products can display discolouration caused by contact with rubber products as rug/mat backings, furniture feet, rubber soled shoes/slippers, wheels for trolleys and wheelchairs etc. which are likely to leave permanent marks. Only non-staining vinyl backed mats or woven rugs identified as colourfast should be used on timber floors. If the floor is to be subjected to any of these applications, darker colours are recommended which will hide any discolouration, should it occur.
• The appearance of minor nicks and scratch marks can be reduced using repair accessories such as colour matched filler sticks. Products such as Tibetan Almond Stick or Gilly’s Scratch Cover oil will successfully cover/disguise most minor scratches and blemishes.
• While the factory finish of National Tiles Nemora Australis Engineered Timber Flooring may be refinished, doing so will void the Finish/Abrasive Wear Warranty. If your lacquer finished timber floor starts to show dull spots or signs of wear, then periodic maintenance can be considered, consisting of a thorough clean and application of a topical water based polyurethane maintenance coating, such as Bona Timber Refresher (always following the manufacturer’s instructions). This will typically satisfy most light scratching and dullness issues and reduce that need for a full refurbishment. Where refurbishment (sanding and recoating) is required, it is essential that a professional flooring contractor is engaged prior to commencement of any works.
• Timber flooring is a living product that is constantly moving and changing. This is inherent beauty of timber flooring. It will expand and contract in accordance with your interval environment. As such it cannot be completely sealed. Keeping the environment stable as per recommendations in the installation guide and care and maintenance guide is the key to longer lasting and great performing floors.
25 Year Timber Limited Residential Warranty
We endorse and recognise all rights of the consumer under the Australian Consumer Law.
All our products are manufactured under management systems independently and externally certified as complying with ISO 9001 (Quality Assurance & Management Systems) and ISO 14001 (Environmental Management Systems). We are proud of our hard flooring products and guarantee all our hard flooring products against defects in materials and workmanship. Our Australian After Sales Service Team can be relied upon to respond to any consumer queries or concerns with our products.
Our Residential Warranty
In addition to any rights available under Australian Consumer Law, which may exceed the rights under this warranty, National Tiles guarantees that, when used in a residential premises in accordance with the General Conditions and Homeowner Obligations set out below your flooring will perform as detailed for up to 25 years following the original installation (see pro rata details below):
• Finish / Abrasive Wear Warranty - Under normal household conditions the coated surface of your floor will not abrasively wear through to the hardwood timber surface of your floor in a single area greater than 1cm2. Abrasive wear means actual wearing through of the floor surface to show a visual change in the floor’s appearance and does not include other changes in appearance: eg. scratches, chips, indentations, small gaps due to seasonal movements, gloss variation between boards, reductions in gloss level etc. or other change in appearance due to events set out clause 7 of the General Conditions.
• Structural Warranty - Your floor will be free from manufacturing defects including warping, buckling and bond failure.
Consumer Guarantees
Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.
General Conditions
1. This warranty applies to new Nemora Australis Engineered Timber flooring purchased in Australia after 1 September 2020 and professionally installed in accordance with the relevant National Tiles Timber Flooring Installation Guide available at www.nationaltiles.com.au and used indoors in a residential premises.
2. This warranty is only provided to the original purchaser of the floor, or if the original purchaser is a builder or developer, to the owner of the residential home 12 months after purchase of the floor and is not transferrable.
3. This warranty only applies to new flooring in its original installation.
4. This warranty does not apply to floors installed in wet areas such as bathrooms, toilets, laundries or areas/rooms where a floor waste (water drain) is present (residential kitchens are not considered wet areas) or floors installed in areas subject to significant nonfoot traffic.
5. National Tiles reserves the right to refuse a claim under this warranty for flooring that is installed where a reasonable inspection of the flooring before installation would have identified the fault.
6. This warranty does not cover labour charges associated with any rectification work. In some cases, reasonable labour costs may be considered, at the sole discretion of the authorised National Tiles representative.
7. This warranty does not cover damage to the floor which has been caused by:
• Improper installation (e.g. failure to provide expansion joints, failure to properly engage click system).
• Improper maintenance, application of improper cleaning agents and/or failing to carry out proper routine maintenance in accordance with the recommendations described in the National Tiles care and maintenance recommendations.
• Damage arising due to the exposure of the floor to extreme cold (under 0°C) or extreme heat (over 55°C), excessive direct sunlight, weather or improper humidity in the environment or installation over subfloor heating (other than in strict accordance with the installation recommendations).
• Damage directly associated with exposure to excessive moisture (either to the surface or water/moisture trapped beneath the floor), moisture ingress from any source into the core or indentations or cleaning that is too wet.
• Things ordinarily covered by homeowner insurance policies, such as accidents, burning, flooding, persistent moisture or smoke.
• Mechanical stress, abuse (being any use considered unreasonable given the normal and expected use of floor in a residential home), sand, stones, dragged objects, heavy furniture, castor wheels, dropped items, burning, flooding, cutting, pet damage smoke, exposure to very hot substances (other than most food or beverage spillages) or chemicals or industrial products (other than recommended cleaning products).
• Improper alterations to the original manufactured product. Alterations, repairs, refinishing or reinstallation to the original product will void any and all warranties.
• Failure due to structural changes in the subfloor, settling of the building or an uneven subfloor that has not been adequately levelled (+/- 2mm over 1000mm).
If your floor fails to perform?
If any part of your floor fails to perform in accordance with this warranty, then, in addition to any rights you have under the Australian Consumer Law, National Tiles will supply free of charge the following percentage (in quantity) of an order for replacement National Tiles floor of the same of comparable quality to replace the affected area of the floor through your original retailer or another retailer in your area nominated by National Tiles equivalent to:
Year in which the claim is made, calculated from the date of installation
You will be responsible to pay the retailer the balance of the flooring and the installation costs.
In relation to claims made under this warranty, National Tiles will only supply the flooring as set out above and you will be required to pay any other expenses incurred in connection with the claim. National Tiles will not reimburse or pay for your time associated with making the claim, installation costs, the cost of cleaning, repainting, expert advice, obtaining quotations, accommodation, moving or replacing furniture, equipment or fittings or the disposal of flooring or packaging (subject to any additional remedies you may have under the Australian Consumer Law).
Homeowner Obligations
• As flooring is not a branded product, it is important to retain proof of purchase to establish the floor is a National Tiles product and at its original installation site. Please keep proof of purchase in the form of a receipt, bill, invoice or statement from the retailer, showing the price you paid and the date of its purchase, together with proof of installation address and date. Make sure you also know which National Tiles product you have purchased and the warranty applicable to the floor.
• Have your floor installed by a professional installer in accordance the National Tiles Timber Flooring Installation Guide available at www.nationaltiles.com.au/flooringresources
• Maintain and protect your floor as set out in the National Tiles Timber Flooring Care and Maintenance Guide.
Making a Claim
If you believe your floor is failing to perform in accordance with this warranty or as required by the Australian Consumer Law, please notify your retailer. Be sure to describe the specific problem (providing a photo if possible) and include a copy of your proof of purchase.
Your retailer will take appropriate action, including arranging an onsite inspection of the installation (if appropriate).
When you choose National Tiles to install your Flooring Product (whether Hybrid, Laminate, Vinyl or Engineered Timber) we are committed to ensuring that all works and services undertaken by our company are of a high quality and suitable for the purpose for which they are intended.
This two-year warranty supersedes all other warranties, whether express or implied, including any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. It is subject to additional rights and remedies available to consumers under Commonwealth, Territory, and State legislation.
This warranty therefore is given in addition to any statutory warranty or consumer rights given in a State or Territory of Australia.
No employee, salesperson, or representative of National Tiles has any authority to change or modify this warranty in any way.
Warranty
National Tiles will warrant that:
• Our workmanship in installing the Flooring Product at your premises, is in accordance with the relevant Installation Guide available on our website (nationaltiles.com.au) at the time of installation;
• All works & services undertaken are in accordance with the scope of works outlined in your National Tiles Installation Quote; and
• The warranty period is for two years from the date of practical completion as recorded by National Tiles.
Warranty Terms
This warranty covers defects in workmanship and materials related to the flooring installation. Flooring Products themselves are covered by separate warranties, with detail available on our website. It is the responsibility of the customer to make an informed choice, taking such warranties into consideration.
This warranty is given exclusively to the original buyer and is nontransferable.
If a claim is accepted, repair or replacement will be at National Tiles’ sole discretion and carried out by our installers.
All claims under this warranty must be made in writing specifying the address of the property, the date of installation, the contact details of the claimant, a full description of the fault and emailed to install@ nationaltiles.com.au and be accompanied by proof of purchase. No claims made by telephone will be regarded as valid.
This warranty shall not apply unless:
• National Tiles has received payment in full for the products and services for which the warranty claim is made; and
• The relevant National Tiles Product Care & Maintenance Guide, available on our website, has been followed.
Warranty Exclusions
National Tiles shall not be liable under this warranty for personal injury, loss, claims, property damage, or any other costs, whether consequential or otherwise, howsoever caused or arising and whether direct or indirect.
Damages or installation issues caused by, but not limited to, the following are excluded:
• Movement of subfloor foundations
• Restriction of required expansion and contraction of the floor
• Moisture from steam mopping, spills, leaking pipes, wet mopping, rising subfloor moisture, etc
• Failure to maintain adequate ventilation resulting in excessive humidity or dryness
• Exposure to extreme indoor conditions such as radiant heat
• Discolouration resulting from exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation in sunlight
• Discolouration resulting from the use of abrasive cleaning tools and chemicals
• Improper maintenance and accidents such as indentions and scratches made by furniture, tools, toys and pets etc
• Alterations or repairs performed by someone other than an agent of National Tiles or use of other materials not provided by National Tiles
• Post installation treatment of flooring with fungicides or stain treatments
• Installations and/or installation methods performed at your request against our advice
• Minor gapping due to the floor’s normal expansion and contraction
• Natural variations such as grain, colour, shade, tone, and knots. Natural wood characteristics are to be expected
• Natural disasters
