Producing a dense, hard-wearing but easy to work with timber, Jarrah is practically everywhere in the southwestern reaches of Western Australia.   Jarrah has an average maximum height of some 40 meters, and has stringy bark that sheds in long, vertical strips.  The jarrah is famous for providing homes to wild animals and insects, particularly bees.  In fact, jarrah honey is some of the darkest, thickest, and most flavorful on the market.  Despite its utility as animal habitat both alive and dead, this rare commercial tree from Western Australia produces timber with a beautiful, rich red color that matures naturally into a deep, soft burgundy.

 

Jarrah Hardwood Floors

Jarrah can provide a touch of class and warmth to any room.  In addition to flooring, jarrah is a popular timber for cabinetry and paneling, and its durability makes it ideal for outdoor furniture as well.  It’s so durable that it’s nearly impossible to work it once it’s been seasoned, so most woodworkers prefer using it as a building or construction material while it’s still green and before it has a chance to dry out and harden.  It’s so robust that it was once exported to the United Kingdom for road construction, and today there’s a booming industry in reclaiming this handsome, burgundy wood from houses due for demolition in order to repurpose and recycle it into new construction and dwelling.

 

Density

The Janka Dry Hardness rating measures the hardness of the wood.  The higher the number the harder the wood.  Its density of 820 kg/m³ and hardness of 8.5 on the Janka scale provide for durable flooring.  Jarrah is resilient enough to be used not just as solid timber, but also as engineered flooring, parquetry, or decking.  Jarrah’s natural insect resistance sees it highly sought after as a building material in both residential and commercial settings.

If you would like to use Jarrah species in your next project and need assistance with either choosing the correct flooring panels or the installation of your next flooring project, then please get in touch with one of our flooring specialists using the form below.  We also offer a more personalized service for those looking for renovation advisory where our team come to your location and help you choose the best species and style to fit the room.

 

Design

The standard design rule is dark floors, light walls.  White or off-white paint will open up your room and give your dark floor a lift.  You can maximize your white space by making your trims and moldings thicker, allowing you to paint your walls a darker hue without losing any brightness.

Jarrah is a warm brown with a green undertone that is ideal for highlighting exterior features. It is fantastic when paired with soft beige colors.  Light wood furniture, white walls, and white accents help provide contrast without appearing stark.

Not everything about dark colors is so easy though, as you’re risking making smaller spaces ‘heavier’ than necessary.  A chic and sophisticated room will still be possible if you overcome this risk with the appropriate balancing of colors and light.

Wall colors for dark wood floors, therefore, need to create an airy feeling.  Paint colors for dark wood floors, therefore, should be light or neutral in order to add contrast.  We recommend you to be brave and consider all those amazing dark hardwood floor decorating ideas.  It may be an intimidating process at first, but it will eventually become the easiest décor solution and design concept for setting an inviting mood and tone in your living room.

 

Contact us

VCH Flooring stands by the promise to do the job right.  Our professional installers will perform services consistent with the industry standards to your satisfaction.  If you have concerns after the installation, contact us within 60 days and the services with be re-done at no additional cost.  Product warranties vary by manufacturer.  Because we are a services company and do not manufacture products, we only warranty our services with the DONE RIGHT GUARANTEE.  We will disclose the warranties before the work begins as part of our transparency policy to be good neighbors who serve the community with excellence.  Email vchflooring@gmail.com

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