Tongue & Groove

Since the beginning, Tongue & Groove has been driven by a desire to revolutionise the flooring industry with Australia’s first three-layered solid oak board. Today, we remain dedicated to creating products that exceed expectations and redefine the potential of engineered timber to make it stronger, more beautiful, and more sustainable.

Tongue & Groove has an unwavering commitment to excellence in all we do – an ethos that has built a solid foundation for every aspect of our business. We set out to reimagine engineered timber, and have built a reputation for the unmatched quality, strength, stability and character of our finely engineered boards that are crafted from three layers of solid oak. This unique layered construction – the first in Australia – was developed by founder Richard Karsay, who was inspired by his experience working as a craftsman and flooring installer for more than two decades.

When we launched our first flagship showroom in Sydney in 2007, our revolutionary product range empowered architects and designers to celebrate the beauty of oak in new ways. By combining the natural character of solid timber with the strength and stability of engineered timber using three layers of solid European oak, we created a new standard of flooring.

The unmatched strength and stability of our boards makes them suitable for use not only on floors, but also stairs, walls, joinery, and ceilings. With a curated collection of 16 colours and finishes and sizes that range up to 400mm in width and 5m in length, our boards have the power to transform and enliven interior spaces.

Today, we have showrooms in Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane, and dedicated teams in Adelaide, Perth and New York, enabling us to support projects across Australia and beyond. Our dedicated team boasts more than 50 years of combined experience in the flooring industry, and has collaborated with leading designers and architects to bring the charm of European oak to a diverse range of projects around the world. Most importantly, our original commitment to honouring the nobility, beauty, and strength of European oak is still at the heart of everything we do.

Our team

At Tongue & Groove, we are driven by passion – for our products, our customers, and great design. Our dedicated team has more than 50 years of combined industry experience and we draw on that expertise to bring your creative vision to life.

Tongue & Groove is built on the passion and knowledge of our team. With showrooms in Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane, and dedicated teams in Adelaide, Perth, and New York, we can offer support on projects across Australia and beyond. We pride ourselves on building genuine relationships with our customers and offer the same high level of service no matter the size of the project.

Every member of our team, from our knowledgeable showroom staff to our in-house quality control experts, strives for perfection – so you can be sure that our quality of service matches the quality of our products

Meet the team


Our services

Tongue & Groove will support you throughout the entire process, from concept development to construction and after-care. At every step, you will be guided by our experienced team – no matter how big or small the project.

Consultation

Our dedicated team has the experience and expertise to support you in bringing your vision to life – and we love helping architects, designers, and builders expand the boundaries of exceptional design. We take pride in building lasting relationships with clients, and can offer detailed support from design conception through to specification.

Specification

We offer a specification service to enable you to achieve the best outcome while considering the project brief and constraints. Alongside our range of colours and finishes, we offer full customisation and our boards can be adapted for use in joinery. We can also prepare a detailed quote using your floorplans.

Expertise

Our team is an extension of your team. We offer decades of experience, a network of trusted installers, and can attend site visits, work with installers, and develop care plans. Our products have a 25-year residential warranty and 7-year commercial warranty and we will assist you with your floors for life.

Delivery

We offer efficient, Australia-wide delivery and will work with you to meet critical deadlines to ensure your project stays on schedule. We have 70,000sqm of carefully managed stock held in Australia to ensure competitive lead times and will keep you up to date with project progress and on-site delivery expectations.

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Work with us to bring the beauty of natural oak to your architectural vision. Get in touch with our dedicated team to request samples, spec sheets, and presentations.