# About Timbo > Timbo is a Melbourne-based trade supplier of Prime grade European oak floorboards and indoor and outdoor lighting to partners in Australia and New Zealand. - URL: https://timbo.com.au/pages/about-us - 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 ## Key facts - Business type: trade supplier (wholesale). We don't sell or install direct to homeowners. - Products: Prime grade European solid oak floorboards and parquet (herringbone, chevron and pattern parquet), and indoor and outdoor lighting (chandeliers, wall lights, outdoor lanterns and post lights). - Head office and warehouse: Altona North, Melbourne (by appointment only). - Markets: Australia and New Zealand. - Contact: partnerships@timbo.com.au · Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm. ## Who we are Timbo started with a simple observation: Australian and New Zealand flooring businesses want beautiful European oak parquet, but importing it themselves means container minimums, long lead times and compliance paperwork. Timbo carries that load. We bring in **Prime grade European solid oak**, hold stock in our Melbourne warehouse, and supply it to flooring professionals who sell and install it. Over time we added the other thing small and mid-sized flooring businesses told us they needed: **marketing help**. Partners get product content, specifications and imagery they can use, and a listing in our [partner directory](https://timbo.com.au/partners/find-a-partner) so homeowners who find Timbo online are sent to them. ## What we supply - **[Herringbone parquet](https://timbo.com.au/collections/herringbone)** – solid oak blocks laid in the classic staggered zigzag. Standard 710 × 123 × 18mm and large 820 × 123 × 18mm. - **[Chevron parquet](https://timbo.com.au/collections/chevron-parquet)** – blocks with angled ends that meet in a continuous V. - **[Pattern parquet](https://timbo.com.au/collections/patterned)** – feature layouts for statement rooms. - **[Solid oak floorboards](https://timbo.com.au/collections/solid-oak-wood-flooring)** – the full solid oak range. Every Timbo product is **Prime grade**: the cleanest, most uniform appearance class of European oak, with minimal knots and even colour. Read [how oak flooring grades work](https://timbo.com.au/guides/oak-flooring-grades). ## Lighting Alongside our floors, Timbo supplies **[indoor lighting](https://timbo.com.au/collections/indoor-lighting)** – chandeliers from 3 to 10 lights 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. Partners can source the floor and the lighting for a project from one supplier. See all [lighting](https://timbo.com.au/collections/lighting). ## How we work 1. **We supply only the trade.** That means we never compete with our partners on price or for customers. 2. **We support partners with marketing.** Content, samples and enquiries from our website go to partners. 3. **Partners sell and install.** They know their local market, their trades and their clients. Find out more about the [partner program](https://timbo.com.au/partners) or [how it works](https://timbo.com.au/partners/how-it-works). ## Why European oak European oak is one of the most stable and versatile flooring timbers in the world. It has a moderate hardness (similar to Tasmanian oak), takes almost any finish, and its calm grain suits both contemporary and classic interiors. Compare it with local species in [European oak vs spotted gum](https://timbo.com.au/compare/european-oak-vs-spotted-gum) and our [Janka hardness chart](https://timbo.com.au/compare/janka-hardness-chart). **Become a Timbo partner:** Wholesale pricing, free samples and marketing support for flooring businesses in Australia and New Zealand. → https://timbo.com.au/pages/be-our-business-partner ## Photos - ![About Timbo](https://timbo.com.au/assets/img/legacy/6-2048x2048-50c888e0-fb34-4907-93c2-9f13a46778ee.webp) ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Timbo a retailer? No. Timbo is a supplier to the flooring trade. Retailers, showrooms, installers, builders, developers and designers buy from Timbo at wholesale prices and sell to their own customers. Homeowners can [find a Timbo partner](https://timbo.com.au/partners/find-a-partner). ### Where does Timbo's oak come from? Timbo supplies European oak (*Quercus robur* / *Quercus petraea*) grown and milled in Europe. Partners can ask us for origin and chain-of-custody documentation for a specific order – see our [timber legality guide](https://timbo.com.au/guides/illegal-logging-compliance). ### Can I visit Timbo? Our Altona North warehouse is a trade facility, and visits and pick-ups are by appointment. Email partnerships@timbo.com.au to arrange a time. ## Related pages - [The Timbo partner program for flooring businesses](https://timbo.com.au/partners) – Timbo is a trade flooring supplier of Prime grade European oak parquet. Become a flooring partner in Australia or New Zealand – wholesale pricing and marketing. - [Floorboards: the complete guide to timber floorboards in Australia & New Zealand](https://timbo.com.au/floorboards) – Floorboards explained for Australia and NZ: solid vs engineered, oak vs Australian hardwoods, herringbone and chevron, grades, installation and costs per m². - [Contact Timbo](https://timbo.com.au/pages/contact-us) – Contact Timbo by email about partnering, trade pricing, samples or finding a partner – partnerships@timbo.com.au. Altona North, Melbourne, by appointment.