# European oak floorboards & lighting, supplied to the trade

> Timbo supplies Prime grade European oak floorboards and parquet, plus indoor and outdoor lighting, to trade partners across Australia and New Zealand.

- URL: https://timbo.com.au/
- Publisher: Timbo (https://timbo.com.au) – trade supplier of European oak floorboards to partners in Australia and New Zealand
- Last updated: 2026-10-14
- Contact (email only): partnerships@timbo.com.au

## Floorboards in Australia and New Zealand: why European oak

**Floorboards** are the boards of timber that form the finished surface of a floor. In Australia, buyers usually choose between solid timber, engineered timber, and timber-look products such as hybrid and laminate. Solid floorboards are a single piece of wood through their full thickness. Timbo specialises in one of the most requested solid timbers in modern homes: **Prime grade European oak**.

European oak (*Quercus robur* and *Quercus petraea*) is valued for its even, honey-to-sand tone, straight grain and the way it takes oils, stains and lime-wash finishes. It is the classic timber for **herringbone and chevron parquet**, the patterns that have returned to Australian and New Zealand homes over the last decade.

| | Timbo European oak parquet |
| --- | --- |
| Species | European oak |
| Grade | Prime (clean, uniform appearance) |
| Construction | Solid timber, 18mm thick |
| Patterns | Herringbone, chevron, pattern parquet |
| Herringbone sizes | 710 × 123 × 18mm (standard), 820 × 123 × 18mm (large) |
| Box (710mm herringbone) | 16 panels, about 1.4 m² |
| Supplied to | Trade partners in Australia & New Zealand |

### A supplier that works through partners

Timbo doesn't run retail showrooms or installation crews, and we don't undercut the businesses we supply. When homeowners find us online, we send them to a [Timbo partner](https://timbo.com.au/partners/find-a-partner). That's the core of our [partner program](https://timbo.com.au/partners): **we supply the oak and help with marketing; partners sell, install and keep the customer.**

Read more in our [floorboards buying guide](https://timbo.com.au/guides/floorboards-buying-guide-australia), compare [solid vs engineered oak](https://timbo.com.au/compare/solid-vs-engineered-oak), or browse all [guides](https://timbo.com.au/guides).

## Photos

- ![Natural European oak herringbone floor in an open-plan kitchen and living room](https://timbo.com.au/assets/img/legacy/main-banner-1-1.webp)
- ![Oak parquet floor in a bright living room](https://timbo.com.au/assets/img/legacy/banner-2.webp)
- ![Oak herringbone floor in a living space with garden views](https://timbo.com.au/assets/img/legacy/image-2.webp)
- ![Dark-stained oak parquet in a dining room](https://timbo.com.au/assets/img/legacy/image-1-624f396f-a4cb-432d-a23c-e976844c2ebf.webp)

## Frequently asked questions

### Does Timbo sell floorboards direct to homeowners?

No. Timbo is a trade supplier. We supply flooring retailers, showrooms, installers, builders and designers in Australia and New Zealand, and they sell and install for homeowners. To buy Timbo floorboards for your home, [find a Timbo partner](https://timbo.com.au/partners/find-a-partner) or email partnerships@timbo.com.au and we'll connect you with one.

### Does Timbo supply lighting as well as floorboards?

Yes. Alongside European oak floorboards, Timbo supplies [indoor lighting](https://timbo.com.au/collections/indoor-lighting) – chandeliers and crystal wall lights – and [outdoor lighting](https://timbo.com.au/collections/outdoor-lighting) – vintage-style aluminium and glass wall lanterns, hanging lanterns and post lights – to trade partners in Australia and New Zealand.

### What floorboards does Timbo supply?

Prime grade European solid oak floorboards and parquet, 18mm thick, in herringbone, chevron and pattern parquet layouts. The herringbone comes in a standard 710 × 123 × 18mm size and a large 820 × 123 × 18mm size. See the [full range](https://timbo.com.au/floorboards).

### How do I become a Timbo partner?

[Apply online](https://timbo.com.au/pages/be-our-business-partner), email partnerships@timbo.com.au. Once you accept the [partner terms](https://timbo.com.au/pages/partner-terms-and-conditions), wholesale pricing is unlocked. We welcome retailers, installers, builders, developers, interior designers and architects in Australia and New Zealand.

### Where is Timbo based?

Our head office and warehouse are at Altona North, Melbourne (by appointment only) (Melbourne). We supply partners across Australia and New Zealand.

### Can I get free floorboard samples?

Yes. Trade partners and their clients can [request free samples](https://timbo.com.au/samples). Homeowners can also see samples at a [Timbo partner showroom](https://timbo.com.au/partners/find-a-partner).