Native Timber Flooring

Rimu.
The floor Auckland was built on.

It warmed the homes your grandparents grew up in. It is no longer logged. And if your house has it — or you want it — this is the only place left to source it properly.

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Varieties always
in stock

60–150mm

Board widths,
machined to spec

Thickness options:
19mm · 12mm · 9mm

Personal service,
every order

Most requested species

About the Timber

Warm. Characterful.
Impossible to buy new.

Rimu was the timber of choice in Auckland homes from the early 1900s through to the 1960s. Protected since the 1990s, it has not been commercially logged for decades. The only way to get it now is through salvage — and that is exactly where every board here comes from.

Recovered from Auckland demolitions, de-nailed, graded, and remachined at the Titirangi yard. The result is boards that are straight, consistent, and machined to your exact width and profile — ready to lay.

T&G floorboard — 19mm thick

T&G overlay — 12mm thick

D4S overlay — 9mm thick

Widths from 60mm to 150mm

Original salvaged boards also available

Custom widths machined on site

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The Three Varieties

Not all Rimu
looks the same.

Rimu comes in three distinct varieties depending on where in the tree the board was cut. Each has its own colour, character, and the era of home it is most likely found in. Knowing the difference matters — especially if you are trying to match an existing floor.

Variety 01

Heart Rimu

Rich dark brown to red-brown

Cut from the centre of the tree, Heart Rimu is the most sought-after variety. The colour is deep and warm — ranging from rich chocolate brown to red-brown — often with character knots that add life to the floor. It is hard-wearing, fine-grained, and ages beautifully. If you have seen a rimu floor that stopped you in your tracks, it was probably Heart.

Well stocked — remachined & original boards

Variety 02

Coloured Rimu

Amber, honey, and warm mid-tones

Coloured Rimu is a mix of heart and sap in a single board — often with both tones visible in the same plank. This natural variation creates a lively, characterful floor that many homeowners find more interesting than a uniform look. Predominantly found in homes built in the 1950s and 1960s. Great for extensions and matching period homes.

Good stocks — remachined & original boards

Variety 03

Sap Rimu

Cream to pale gold

Cut from the outer part of the tree, Sap Rimu is lighter and more uniform in colour. It has some knots and gives a brighter, more open feel than Heart — popular in homes of the 1960s and 1970s where the aesthetic was cleaner and lighter. If you want the warmth of Rimu without the darker tones, Sap is the right choice.

Available — enquire for current stock

Technical Specifications

Every option,
clearly laid out.

Whether you are laying a full floor, adding an overlay, or matching an existing board width — here is exactly what is available. All machined on site to order.

Specification	Detail	Best used for
Thickness	19mm	Full floor installations over joists
Profile	Tongue & Groove (T&G)	Standard structural flooring
Widths available	60mm to 150mm	New installs or exact-width matching
Varieties	Heart, Coloured, Sap	Choose by colour and character preference
Supply form	Remachined or original salvaged	Remachined for consistent laying; original for character

Ideal for: new floors laid over joists, full-room installs, and extensions where structural depth is needed.

Specification	Detail	Best used for
Thickness	12mm	Overlay on existing subfloor or concrete
Profile	Tongue & Groove (T&G)	Floating or glue-down overlay
Widths available	60mm to 150mm	Matching existing board widths
Varieties	Heart, Coloured	Most commonly requested for overlays
Supply form	Remachined	Consistent, straight, ready to lay

Ideal for: laying over an existing floor or concrete slab where you cannot add full 19mm depth. Common in renovations and level changes.

Specification	Detail	Best used for
Thickness	9mm	Thin overlay where clearance is tight
Profile	Dressed 4 Sides (D4S)	Glue-down installations
Widths available	60mm to 150mm	Fine matching for repairs and patching
Varieties	Heart, Coloured	Depending on what you are matching
Supply form	Remachined	Smooth-faced, ready for adhesive lay

Ideal for: rooms where door clearances are tight, patching a section of floor, or matching a very low-profile existing board. Glue-down installation method.

Rimu in the Home

Before and after.
The same timber, transformed.

Open Plan — Remachined Heart

Living Room — Coloured Rimu

Close Detail — Sap Rimu

At the Yard — Before Machining

Stock on Site

"Our builder said it is the nicest Rimu he had seen in a very long time. There was a really great ratio of heartwood to sapwood. The finished floor is really gorgeous."

Bryce — Rimu flooring, Auckland

Where It Works Best

Matching an old floor?
Adding a new room?
Starting fresh?

Rimu suits more situations than most people realise. Whether you need to match a heritage floor exactly, or you just want something genuinely New Zealand underfoot, there is an option here that fits.

Matching a 1950s–1960s floor

The most common request. Board widths are machined to match your existing floor exactly — so extensions and repairs disappear into the original floor. No visible join, no mismatched profiles.

New installs in character homes

If your bungalow or villa deserves a floor that belongs there, Rimu is the authentic choice. Nothing imported comes close to the warmth and history of the real thing laid properly.

Overlays where depth is limited

The 12mm and 9mm overlay options mean Rimu is achievable even when you cannot lift the floor or lose door clearance. Talk to David about what clearance you have and he will tell you what is possible.

Patching and repairs

Found damaged boards in an existing floor? Matching the species, width, and profile means the repair is invisible. Bring a board in or send a photo — getting it right is the only point.