Products

AST manufactures a range of solid hardwood flooring products including Secret Nail (SN), Top Nail (TN), Tongue and Groove (T&G), End – Matched Strip (EM), Block Parquet (BP) and TimberLay® Overlay Strip (TO).

Our flooring is not pre-finished with surface coatings allowing individual choice from the full range of oil, water or solvent based finishes that are available. From low sheen to high gloss you can achieve the effect you are looking for with an AST floor.

General guidelines for grading to Australian Standards

At AST our flooring products are manufactured and graded by experienced graders in accordance with Australian Standard 2796.2 - 2006 “ Timber – Hardwood – Sawn and Milled Products”.
In April 2001 AST became one of the first hardwood processors in NSW to qualify for membership of the prestigious Hardwood Quality Certification Scheme administered by the independent certification organization Australian Timber Industry Certification (ATIC). The registered ATIC trademark on our product packaging and documentation signifies that our flooring has been manufactured under ATIC’s rigorous quality control program and that it lis certified to comply with the specific grade.

Our flooring products other than TimberLay® overlay are available in a range of grades to suit your specific requirements.

1. Light Feature Grade

As per “Select Grade” description in AS 2796.2 - 2006
This grade is ideal for use in formal living and reception areas or in commercial developments where a uniform and consistent appearance is required.*

 

2. Moderate Feature Grade

As per “Medium Feature Grade” description in AS 2796.2 - 2006
Deliberately selected to show a limited amount of interesting natural growth characteristics like tight gum veins, tight knots and insect marks, a moderate feature floor provides a subtle reminder of the timber’s natural forest origins. It is a popular and practical choice for family, living and rumpus rooms, as well as bedrooms and office spaces where the occasional scuffs and minor scratches caused by daily foot traffic are better disguised amongst the random features in the timber.*

3. Full Feature Grade

As per “High Feature Grade” description in AS 2796.2 - 2006
Full feature floors have lots of interesting natural growth features dispersed throughout the timber displaying a variety of permissible features and because of this provides a unique looking floor which works well in high traffic areas in residential and industrial buildings and in any room where a relaxed warm rustic look is sought.*

AST also produces SigNature Grade non structural overlay flooring in 19 mm only. SigNature is a robust, naturally featured unique looking floor that captures the best characteristics Mother Nature and hardwood timber has to offer.

Signed by nature it highlights the natural beauty of timber, featuring gum pockets, knots, checks, holes, gum veins (both tight & loose), black spec, inactive insect galleries, pin holes, curly grain & stain. It also includes minor machining imperfections, tear out, miss and slight bowing.

SigNature is graded to AST’s own specification, offering a combination of these characteristics and features and is suitable for both domestic and commercial situations giving a cost effective, environmentally sound high end product at a value for money price.
AST SigNature non structural overlay specification (copies available on request)

Flooring Profiles

AST manufactures a range of solid hardwood flooring products including Secret Nail (SN), Top Nail (TN), Tongue and Groove (T&G) End-Matched Strip (EM), Block Parquet (BP) and TimberLay Overlay Strip (TO).

Our flooring is not pre-finished with surface coatings allowing customers to chose from the full range of available oil, water or solvent-based finishes. From low sheen to high gloss you can achieve the effect your looking for with an AST timber floor.

Hardness Properties

Species	Colour	Density			Hardness (3)	Impact Strength (2)	Shrinkage (1)
		Basic	Green	Dry	Mpa	KN	Radial	Tangential
Blackbutt E. pilularis	Pale brown to honey	710	1,100	900	9.1	22	4.0	7.0
Spotted Gum E. maculata	Mid/dark brown with olive hue	740	1,150	950	11.0	24	4.5	6.0
Ironbark* E. paniculata	Mid to dark chocolate brown	890	1,210	1,120	14.0	27	4.5	7.5
Rose Gum E. grandis	Pale pink to light red	510	950	620	7.5	16	4.0	7.5
Blue Gum E. saligna	Dark pink to rich red	650	1,070	850	9.0	18	5.0	9.0
Tallowwood E. microcorys	Consistent blond/pale brown	800	1,230	990	8.6	17	4.0	6.0
Aussie Reds Euc. Spp**	Rich mid/ dark red	750-800	1,150-1,240	900-1,080	8.8-14.0	11-20	3.0-4.5	4.0-7.0
Bushbox Tr. Confertas	Pinkish grey to rich red/brown	710	1,160	900	9.5	15	5.0	10.0
Other species	-	V	V	V	V	V	V	V
American White Oak	-	-	-	750	6.0	-	3.0	5.0
European Beech	-	-	-	690	6.4	14	4.0	6.0
Maple (Canada)	-	-	-	740	7.3	-	3.0	6.0
Jarrah	-	-	-	820	8.5	10	5.0	7.5

 

Profile & Grade Details

		Sectret Nail T&G EM	Top Nail T&G EM	TimberLay Overlay	Parquet Block
Dimensions	Cover Width	80mm	130mm	80mm	65mm
	Thickness	19mm	19mm	12mm	19mm
	Length	0.9 – 5.7m	0.9 – 5.7m	0.5 – 2.3m	260mm
Grades	Light Feature	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
	Mod Feature	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
	Full Feature	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
	SigNature	Yes	Yes	No	No
Pack size	Length	5.7m	5.7m	2.3m	n/a
	Width	500mm	540mm	500mm	n/a
	Height	400	400	400	n/a
	Linear Metres	500-540	330-350	280-300	n/a
	Square Metres	40-43	42-45	22-24	n/a
	Approx. Weight	600-900kg	650-900kg	325-475kg	n/a
Carton Size	Blocks/Carton	n/a	n/a	n/a	60
	Square Metres	n/a	n/a	n/a	1.014
	Weight	n/a	n/a	n/a	15-20kg