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NEVILLE SMITH FOREST PRODUCTS
TASMANIAN OAK PRODUCT GUIDE
ABELWOOD
TASMANIAN OAK
ABELWOOD Hand crafted
Tasmanian Oak Engineered Flooring
from nature,s finest timber
TASMANIAN OAK
About NSFP Abelwood Product Range Woodsmith Product Range
About Woodsmith
About NSFP About Abelwood
Engineered Flooring
Sustainability Dressed All Round (DAR) Hardwood Colour Options
Sawn Hardwood Timber Specifications
Ordering from NSFP Hardwood Flooring Installation Instructions
Placing orders, Ordering Hardwood Flooring
Surcharges, Delivery Installation Guide
Architrave Mouldings
Internal Wall and Ceiling Lining
Door Jambs
Engineered Stair Treads
Weatherboards
Heating & BBQ Pellets
Heating & BBQ Pellets
NSFP PRODUCT GUIDE | CONTENTS
ABOUT NSFP
NSFP is one of
the largest and most
advanced processors of
sustainable regrowth forest
& wood products in Australia.
Neville Smith Forest Products (NSFP) is home decor market is one of the largest
a family owned and vertically integrated in Australia, supplying both domestic and
enterprise operating within Tasmania since overseas markets under the Abelwood and
1924 and specialising in Tasmanian Oak, one Woodsmith brands.
of the world’s most beautiful and durable cool
climate timbers. These businesses operate with a collective
goal of maximising the value of Tasmania’s
NSFP’s core business of processing and most sustainable and renewable resource:
manufacturing high value appearance grade regrowth Tasmanian Oak timber.
timber products for the interior design and
NSFP’s Tasmanian footprint
consists of two individual forest
and wood processing facilities.
Launceston Dry Mill ‘Millworks’
The Millworks operation in the north of the
state (Launceston) specialises in the drying,
reconditioning and machining of the green timber NSFP employs 100 staff
sourced from the southern green mill. across its Tasmanian
operations.
Huon Green Mill ‘Southwood’
The purpose built green mill, located in the
Southern Forest (south of Huonville) is designed
to process smaller regrowth hardwood logs.
NSFP PRODUCT GUIDE | ABOUT NSFP
From Tasmania to
the world since 1924.
The Neville Smith story is one of bush pioneering,
human endeavour, technical achievement, and resolute
vision; all intertwined with the adaptability to stay relevant
over the course of nearly a 100-year business venture,
to evolve into what is now one of Australia’s largest
hardwood processing companies.
Family run since 1924, NSFP’s core business The purpose-built green mill, located in
is processing and manufacturing high value the Southern Forest (south of Huonville)
appearance grade timber products for the is designed to process smaller regrowth
interior design and home decor market. hardwood logs, whilst the Millworks operation
NSFP supplies both domestic and overseas in the north of the state (Launceston)
markets with the finest in Tasmanian specialises in the drying, reconditioning and
Oak flooring, architraves, mouldings, machining of the green timber sourced from
DAR products, and engineered flooring the southern green mill.
- distributed under the Abelwood and
Woodsmith brands. Whilst Tasmania’s Oak resources are limited,
NSFP’s enthusiasm and optimism for the
These businesses sit under the longstanding future of this renewable Tasmanian resource
NSFP umbrella and operate with a collective is unlimited.
goal of maximising the value of Tasmania’s
most sustainable and renewable resource: Through a commitment to innovation, design
regrowth Tasmanian Oak timber. and value-adding, NSFP plan to grow the
profile and value of Tasmanian Oak as well as
NSFP’s Tasmanian footprint consists of the broader Tasmanian forestry community.
two individual forest and wood processing
businesses, located at each end of the state That’s a bright future every Tasmanian can
in Tasmania, providing over one hundred look forward to.
jobs to the local economy.
NSFP PRODUCT GUIDE | ABOUT NSFP
Committed to the timber
industry since 1924.
1924
The Beginning. Neville Smith opens a small
business in central Melbourne; selling perfume,
1926 cigarette holders and sporting goods.
The love with timber begins. Neville starts selling Victorian timber
and the company acquires its first of three timber yards in South Melbourne.
1927
The business expands to Tasmania with the
purchase of a timber yard in Launceston.
1929
NSFP supports worker’s rights during the Timber Workers Strike.
1930
Being a family, and team focused man, Neville was determined, and retained all of
his staff through the Great Depression.
1934
NSFP opens its first sawmill at Hoddles Creek near Melbourne.
1937
It’s three South Melbourne timber yards are overflowing, and the company
regularly purchases sawmills’ entire outputs in advance.
1947
Opens the first Tasmanian mill at Forester.
1950s
The company continues to expand and starts to import timber from
South East Asia.
1970s
The focus of the business becomes the sawmilling, seasoning
and processing of Victorian and Tasmanian hardwood.
1973
The company is producing 33,040 cubic metres (14 million super feet) of timber
products annually with demand consistently outpacing production.
1970s
NSFP goes international, with a branch of the company
beginning export of timber to Europe.
1995
The company begins exporting timber to Japan, before expanding to Taiwan,
Thailand, Korea and New Zealand.
2000
Neville Smith Timber Products (NSTP) is the largest hardwood sawmiller in Victoria
and the second largest in Tasmania. The company directly employs over 250
people and has over 200,000 cubic metres of holdings in Victoria alone. 2004
NSFP is Australia’s largest regrowth
hardwood producer and the only company
2012 to kiln dry (season) and value add its entire
hardwood production of Tasmanian Oak.
The business shifts their focus to Tasmanian Oak flooring, architraves, mouldings.
2018
Woodsmith Engineered Flooring
range launches.
2019
Catastrophic bush fires Southern Tasmania.
2019
Acquisition of Morgan Timbers Dry Mill.
2019
Joint venture/partnership with Oakdale Timber.
2019
Melbourne Distribution Centre opens.
2019
NSFP employs more than 100 staff directly, and double that indirectly, being a
strong driver for the Tasmanian and Australian economy.
NSFP PRODUCT GUIDE | ABOUT NSFP
Environmental
credentials protecting
our natural resource for
generations to come.
NSFP was one of the first companies within the timber industry
to support environmentally responsible and sustainable
harvesting and to work with environmental groups to achieve
these outcomes, an approach which continues to this day.
• NSFP prides itself on its environmental A new era of waste reduction
values and management approaches
and has a long-held stance against the and value-adding at every step
wood-chipping of old growth forest. of the production process.
• It was the first company in Australia to
chip instead of burn end dockings.
• NSFP’s commitment to waste-reduction
• One of the first groups in Australia results in a continual review of its
to harvest, process, and value add operations to search for new ways to
younger regrowth logs from non- reduce waste and create additional value.
sensitive areas.
• Commissioning of a wood pellet
• The first company to value add its entire manufacturing facility results in zero waste
hardwood production Tasmanian Oak. at it’s Mowbray dry mill.
All NSFP sites have 100% PEFC Chain of Custody.
NSFP PRODUCT GUIDE | ABOUT NSFP | SUSTAINABILITY
ORDERING FROM NSFP
Placing orders
Victorian orders
Purchase orders for Abelwood and Woodsmith
can be placed direct to NSFP using the following
email address: vicsales@nsfpgroup.com.au
For any queries please phone our sales support on
+61 3 8797 1100
Tasmanian orders
Purchase orders for Abelwood and Woodsmith
can be placed direct to NSFP using the following
email address: sales@nevillesmithfp.com.au
For any queries please phone our sales support on
+61 3 6326 1181
Ordering
All Abelwood Tasmanian Oak products are available
in full packs and half packs (random lengths).
Job lots and set lengths are subject to availability.
Minimum order value = $750
Surcharges
Job lots (in lineal metres) and set length orders
will attract a surcharge, please refer to your
Abelwood and Woodsmith price list.
All pricing on the Abelwood and Woodsmith
price list is exclusive of GST.
Delivery
Melbourne metro orders received by 10am
will be delivered next day.
Outer Melbourne orders received by 10am
– allow 2-3 business days for delivery.
Regional Victorian orders received by
10am – allow 3-5 business days.
For interstate deliveries, please contact
our sales support on +61 3 8797 1100
NSFP PRODUCT GUIDE | ORDERING FROM NSFP
ABELWOOD PRODUCT RANGE
More Australians are
discovering the natural
beauty of Abelwood
FLOORING
Tasmanian Oak.
More architects, builders and designers choose
Abelwood Tasmanian Oak hardwood because of its
workability, consistent grain and natural blond tones.
It perfectly complements the modern Australian
design aesthetic and is trusted to perform year in,
year out.
Abelwood Tasmanian Oak by NSFP offers the
highest of finishes across all its products making
them ready for a range of decorative options to suit
your home.
LINING
Every piece of Abelwood Tasmanian Oak is sourced
from only sustainably managed and PEFC certified
Tasmanian regrowth forests, giving you a beautiful
natural product whilst protecting this unique
Tasmanian resource for generations to come.
abelwood.com.au
@abelwoodtasoak
DECORATIVE
STAIR TREADS
NSFP PRODUCT GUIDE | ABELWOOD PRODUCT RANGE | ABOUT ABELWOODTasmanian Oak Dressed Hardwood Timber
Abelwood Tasmanian
Oak Dressed All Round
(DAR) Hardwood
Abelwood Tasmanian Oak is prized for its beauty, strength,
stability, workability and staining qualities and used
extensively in general joinery and specialised cabinetry and
furniture applications.
Tasmanian Oak is light in colour, varying from straw to
reddish brown with intermediate shades of cream to pink.
It is recognised for its excellent staining qualities, which allow
ready matching with other timbers, finishes or furnishings.
12mm DAR
19mm DAR
32mm DAR
42mm DAR
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NSFP PRODUCT GUIDE | ABELWOOD PRODUCT RANGE | DRESSED ALL ROUND (DAR) HARDWOOD12mm Tasmanian Oak
Dressed All Round (DAR) Hardwood
Select (SE) and Standard (ST) Grade
Abelwood Tasmanian Oak DAR is available in the following 12mm profiles:
Product code Size Profile 3D render
SE: TODARSE030012
30 x 12mm
ST: TODARST030012
12mm
30mm
SE: TODARSE042012
42 x 12mm
ST: TODARST042012
12mm
42mm
SE: TODARSE065012
65 x 12mm 12mm
ST: TODARST065012
65mm
SE: TODARSE090012
90 x 12mm 12mm
ST: TODARST090012
90mm
SE: TODARSE110012
110 x 12mm 12mm
ST: TODARST110012
110mm
SE: TODARSE135012
135 x 12mm 12mm
ST: TODARST135012
135mm
NSFP PRODUCT GUIDE | ABELWOOD PRODUCT RANGE | 12MM DRESSED ALL ROUND (DAR) HARDWOOD19mm Tasmanian Oak
Dressed All Round (DAR) Hardwood
Select (SE) and Standard (ST) Grade
Abelwood Tasmanian Oak DAR is available in the following 19mm profiles:
Product code Size Profile 3D render
SE: TODARSE042019
42 x 19mm 19mm
ST: TODARST042019
42mm
SE: TODARSE065019 19mm
65 x 19mm
ST: TODARST065019
65mm
SE: TODARSE090019 19mm
90 x 19mm
ST: TODARST090019 90mm
SE: TODARSE110019 19mm
110 x 19mm
ST: TODARST110019
110mm
SE: TODARSE120019 19mm
120 x 19mm
ST: TODARST120019
120mm
SE: TODARSE135019 19mm
135x19mm
ST: TODARST135019
135mm
SE: TODARSE160019
160x19mm 19mm
ST: TODARST160019
160mm
SE: TODARSE185019 19mm
185x19mm
ST: TODARST185019
185mm
SE: TODARSE210019
210x19mm 19mm
ST: TODARST210019
210mm
SE: TODARSE235019 19mm
235 x 19mm
ST: TODARST235019
235mm
SE: TODARSE260019
19mm
260 x 19mm
ST: TODARST260019 260mm
SE: TODARSE285019
19mm
285 x 19mm
ST: TODARST285019 285mm
NSFP PRODUCT GUIDE | ABELWOOD PRODUCT RANGE | 19MM DRESSED ALL ROUND (DAR) HARDWOOD32mm Tasmanian Oak
Dressed All Round (DAR) Hardwood
Select (SE) and Standard (ST) Grade
Abelwood Tasmanian Oak DAR is available in the following 32mm profiles:
Product code Size Profile 3D render
SE: TODARSE032032 32mm
32 x 32mm
ST: TODARST032032
32mm
SE: TODARSE042032 32mm
42 x 32mm
ST: TODARST042032
42mm
SE: TODARSE065032 32mm
65 x 32mm
ST: TODARST065032
65mm
SE: TODARSE090032 32mm
90 x 32mm
ST: TODARST090032
90mm
SE: TODARSE110032 32mm
110 x 32mm
ST: TODARST110032
110mm
SE: TODARSE135032 32mm
135 x 32mm
ST: TODARST135032
135mm
SE: TODARSE160032 32mm
160 x 32mm
ST: TODARST160032
160mm
SE: TODARSE185032 32mm
185 x 32mm
ST: TODARST185032
185mm
SE: TODARSE210032 32mm
210 x 32mm
ST: TODARST210032
210mm
SE: TODARSE235032 32mm
235 x 32mm
ST: TODARST235032
235mm
SE: TODARSE285032
32mm
285 x 32mm
ST: TODARST285032
285mm
NSFP PRODUCT GUIDE | ABELWOOD PRODUCT RANGE | 32MM DRESSED ALL ROUND (DAR) HARDWOOD42mm Tasmanian Oak
Dressed All Round (DAR) Hardwood
Select (SE) and Standard (ST) Grade
Abelwood Tasmanian Oak DAR is available in the following 42mm profiles:
Product code Size Profile 3D render
SE: TODARSE042042 42mm
42 x 42mm
ST: TODARST042042
42mm
SE: TODARSE065042 42mm
65 x 42mm
ST: TODARST065042
65mm
SE: TODARSE090042 42mm
90 x 42mm
ST: TODARST090042
90mm
SE: TODARSE110042
110 x 42mm 42mm
ST: TODARST110042
110mm
SE: TODARSE135042
135 x 42mm 42mm
ST: TODARST135042
135mm
SE: TODARSE160042
160 x 42mm 42mm
ST: TODARST160042
160mm
SE: TODARSE185042
185 x 42mm 42mm
ST: TODARST185042
185mm
SE: TODARSE235042
235 x 42mm 42mm
ST: TODARST235042
235mm
SE: TODARSE285042
42mm
285 x 42mm
ST: TODARST285042
285mm
NSFP PRODUCT GUIDE | ABELWOOD PRODUCT RANGE | 42MM DRESSED ALL ROUND (DAR) HARDWOOD25mm Tasmanian Oak
Sawn Hardwood Timber (Skip Dressed)
Select (SE) and Standard (ST) Grade
Abelwood Tasmanian Oak Sawn Hardwood (skip dressed) is available in the following 25mm profiles:
Product code Size Profile 3D render
SE: TOSDSE050025
50 x 25mm 25mm
ST: TOSDSD050025
50mm
SE: TOSDSE075025
75 x 25mm 25mm
ST: TOSDSD075025 75mm
SE: TOSDSE100025
100 x 25mm 25mm
ST: TOSDSD100025
100mm
SE: TOSDSE125025
125 x 25mm 25mm
ST: TOSDSD125025
125mm
SE: TOSDSE150025
150 x 25mm 25mm
ST: TOSDSD150025
150mm
SE: TOSDSE175025 25mm
175 x 25mm
ST: TOSDSD175025 175mm
SE: TOSDSE200025 25mm
200 x 25mm
ST: TOSDSD200025 200mm
SE: TOSDSE225025 25mm
225 x 25mm
ST: TOSDSD225025 225mm
SE: TOSDSE250025 25mm
250 x 25mm
ST: TOSDSD250025 250mm
SE: TOSDSE275025
25mm
275 x 25mm
ST: TOSDSD275025 275mm
SE: TOSDSE300025
300 x 25mm 25mm
ST: TOSDSD300025
300mm
NSFP PRODUCT GUIDE | ABELWOOD PRODUCT RANGE | 25MM SAWN HARDWOOD TIMBER (SKIP DRESSED)Tasmanian Oak Hardwood Flooring
Abelwood
Tasmanian Oak
Hardwood Flooring
The timeless natural beauty of Tasmanian Oak floors
provides a liveability and character which brings both old
and new homes to life.
Abelwood pride themselves on the appearance and
finishing qualities of their floorboards, without compromising
on strength and stability.
Timber floors are easy to clean, allergy friendly and keep
rooms warm in winter and cool in summer.
Prime
Abelwood Prime overlay hardwood
flooring features a clear and consistent
grain, with minimal occurrences of natural
features. Prime provides a uniform look
and is finished to highlight variable grain
patterns to enhance the overall look of the
timber when laid.
Classic
Abelwood Classic overlay hardwood
flooring features natural characteristics
such as gum veins, small gum pockets,
knots and streaks throughout the timber.
Classic occurs in lower quantities naturally
and therefore is much more sought after.
The timber is finished to highlight its
natural features and creates a floor that is
truly distinctive and one of a kind.
NSFP PRODUCT GUIDE | ABELWOOD PRODUCT RANGE | HARDWOOD FLOORING19mm Tasmanian Oak Tongue & Groove
End Matched Hardwood Flooring
Prime (PR) and Classic (CL)
Abelwood Tasmanian Oak End Matched Hardwood Flooring is available in the following 19mm profiles:
Product code Size Profile 3D render
PR: TOFLREPR065019
65 x 19mm
CL: TOFLRECL065019 19mm
65mm
PR: TOFLREPR085019
85 x 19mm
CL: TOFLRECL085019 19mm
85mm
PR: TOFLREPR108019
108 x 19mm 19mm
CL: TOFLRECL108019
108mm
PR: TOFLREPR133019
133 x 19mm 19mm
CL: TOFLRECL133019
133mm
NSFP PRODUCT GUIDE | ABELWOOD PRODUCT RANGE | 19MM END MATCHED HARDWOOD FLOORING12mm Tasmanian Oak Tongue & Groove
Plain End Overlay Hardwood Flooring
Prime (PR) and Classic (CL)
Abelwood Tasmanian Oak Plain End Overlay Hardwood Flooring is available in the following 12mm profiles:
Product code Size Profile 3D render
PR: TOFLPPR065012
65 x 12mm 12mm
CL: TOFLPCL065012
65mm
PR: TOFLPPR085012
85 x 12mm 12mm
CL: TOFLPCL085012
85mm
PR: TOFLPPR112012
112 x 12mm 12mm
CL: TOFLPCL112012
112mm
PR: TOFLPPR133012
133 x 12mm 12mm
CL: TOFLPCL133012
133mm
NSFP PRODUCT GUIDE | ABELWOOD PRODUCT RANGE | 12MM PLAIN END OVERLAY HARDWOOD FLOORING12mm Tasmanian Oak Tongue & Groove
End Matched Overlay Hardwood Flooring
Prime (PR) and Classic (CL)
Abelwood Tasmanian Oak End Matched Overlay Hardwood Flooring is available in the following 12mm profiles:
Product code Size Profile 3D render
PR: TOFLEPR065012
65 x 12mm 12mm
CL: TOFLECL065012
65mm
PR: TOFLEPR085012
85 x 12mm 12mm
CL: TOFLECL085012
85mm
PR: TOFLEPR112012
112 x 12mm 12mm
CL: TOFLECL112012
112mm
PR: TOFLEPR133012
133 x 12mm 12mm
CL: TOFLECL133012
133mm
NSFP PRODUCT GUIDE | ABELWOOD PRODUCT RANGE | 12MM END MATCHED OVERLAY HARDWOOD FLOORINGInstallation as overlay
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intermediate gaps in floors over 6m wide. Ensure Plasterboard setting compounds can stain timber.
there is a min. 10mm gap between the edge of boards Silicone sealants and glues can affect the bond of the
& any vertical barrier such as walls or steps. Wide finish. Scaffolding, ladders, & dropped tools can dent
floors need intermediate expansion gaps at least every timber significantly.
6m across the boards. These can be located in door
thresholds, in line with elements such as stairs or occur • Prepare the floor thoroughly. The quality of the
evenly throughout the floor as a series of smaller gaps finished timber floor depends heavily on the quality
at a rate of 10mm for each 6m. of the surface preparation. Ensure that any nails are
punched adequately. Fill the nail holes with a filler
• Use only specialist elastromeric glues. Follow the compatible with the finish to be applied.
manufacturer’s recommendations. Apply the glue
evenly at the recommended rates. Work with about 4-6 • Employ professional sanding and finishing
rows of boards at a time. Do not use hard setting glues. contractors. The floor needs to be sanded to a flat
& level surface. Deep scratch marks should not be
• Lay boards in straight & parallel lines. Ensure all end present or accepted. Equally, do not expect a ‘furniture
joints are tightly closed & distributed evenly throughout quality’
the floor. Maintain min. 450mm between butt joints in finish on site.
adjacent rows. Position boards carefully so glue is not
squeezed up between the boards. If laying over an • Select the coating system to suit the project:
existing strip floor, new boards should be laid at right • Moisture curing & 2 pack polyurethanes
angles to existing ones. produce a clear, very hard wearing surface in a
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each board tight. If using glue, secret nail to timber darken with age. If applied to a poorly laid or
substrates. For concrete substrates, use glue and unstable floor, they can also glue the tongue of
INSTALLATION
cramp about 4-6 boards at a time. Restrain with
removable concrete nails & weights to avoid hollow
one board into the groove of the next, causing
problems later.
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spots expansion
where necessary gaps
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manufacturer’s recommendations. Apply
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not use hard clear varnishes,
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softer look than polyurethanes but are less hard-
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instructions
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FINISHINGor 30 x 2.2mmFlooring
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SiliconeSmith Forest Products is notaffect
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suitability of finishes and coatings used on timber floors.
finish. Scaffolding,
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300mm spacing
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punched adequately. Fill the nail holes with a filler compatible with the finish to be applied.
200mm spacing
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FINISHING
Select the coating system to suit the project.
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finish. However, they darken with age. If applied to a poorly laid or unstable floor, they can also glue the tongue of one board
Protect the boards prior to sanding and finishing.
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specification, handling, installation and finishing is essential if the true potential
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MOISTURE CONTENT STORAGE AND PREPARATION
AND BOARD SELECTION
• Protect the timber from moisture during all stages
• Use quality boards of the correct thickness. Product of construction. Avoid exposing the timber to rain,
requirements & grade descriptions for strip flooring are dew or direct sunlight. Keep it away from the ground
included in AS 2796. 12 - 14 mm thick boards need to or newly laid concrete. Repair damage to pack covers
be continuously supported on a structural substrate, immediately. The flooring should be stored inside
such as concrete slabs, plywood & particle board where it is to be laid, or in a similar environment.
sheet floors or existing timber floors. If boards are fixed
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directly to joists, they need to be at least 19 mm thick
building. The roof cladding should be on, the windows
to span 450 mm.
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