Tawa.
Bright. Hard-wearing.
Always in stock.
Sandy white to tan-brown with a straight, clean grain and no knots. Tawa is one of the hardest native timbers you can lay — and the distinctive black streaks that run through some boards give it a look that is entirely its own.
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Light. Clean.
Exceptionally hard-wearing.
Tawa is a pale, straight-grained timber that was commonly used in Auckland homes from the 1950s through the 1970s — almost always as ex 4" boards (81–86mm). It has no knots, a very consistent grain, and an off-white to warm tan colour that brightens a room without the yellow tones of older pine.
One of the things that sets Tawa apart is the occasional black streaks that appear through some boards — a natural feature of the timber that gives a floor real personality. It is supplied as salvaged original boards only, in the original ex 4" width. Always in stock — no waiting, no lead time.
One form. Original.
Exactly as it came out of the house.
Tawa is supplied as salvaged original boards only. No remachining — the original ex 4" width and profile is what you get. This means it is best suited to matching existing Tawa floors or applications where the original character of the board is the point. Always well stocked.
Pale. Bright.
Nothing quite like it.
"Tawa does not get the same attention as Rimu or Kauri — but lay it in a room with good light and you will understand why people come back for it. That pale colour and those black streaks are entirely unique."
1950s–1970s homes.
High-traffic rooms.
Anywhere light matters.
Tawa is ideal when you need to match an existing floor from the 1950s–1970s, or when you want a pale, bright native timber that will not darken a room. Its hardness makes it equally good for hallways and kitchens as it is for living areas.
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