Flooring supply & installation · Sydney, NSW
Our Flooring Range – Types of Flooring for Every Sydney Home
Not sure which of the different types of flooring suits your home? Here’s our flooring range, with a plain look at each one: laminate, hybrid, vinyl plank, engineered timber and solid timber. We supply and install them across Sydney, NSW. Compare them in the table, then tell us about your rooms and we’ll call you to talk it through.
Our flooring range
Types of Flooring We Supply and Install in Sydney
Most people come to us with a room in mind, not a product. So here are the types of flooring we supply, explained the way we’d explain them at the counter: what each one is, where it works well and where it doesn’t. Every one links through to its own page with more detail.
Best for: living rooms, bedrooms, rentals01 · Laminate
Laminate Flooring in Sydney: the timber look, easy to live with
Laminate flooring in Sydney is what most people reach for when they want the timber look without paying for timber. A photo-quality print of timber (or stone) sits under a tough clear layer, bonded to a fibreboard core. Timber laminate flooring is usually one of the more affordable ways to get that look, and it wipes clean with a damp mop.
The catch is water. Laminate doesn’t like standing moisture, so we don’t put it in bathrooms or laundries and we’re careful in kitchens. Laminate floorboards suit bedrooms, living rooms and hallways, and landlords like them for rentals. Laminate flooring prices vary a lot between ranges, so look at the AC rating as well. A higher number means the surface is built for more wear.
- Plenty of timber, stone and concrete looks
- Stands up to scuffs and everyday scratches
- Easy to keep clean
- Not for wet areas or anywhere that might flood
Best for: kitchens, laundries, open-plan living02 · Hybrid
Hybrid Flooring in Sydney: stable and water-resistant
Hybrid flooring is a rigid plank with a wood-look surface, a bit like laminate and vinyl rolled into one, which is why you’ll also hear it called hybrid laminate flooring. The planks click together and sit flat, and the core copes with moisture better than the fibreboard core in laminate.
That’s why hybrid floors suit open-plan living, kitchens and laundries, and homes with kids or pets. Most ranges are water-resistant and some are sold as fully waterproof. Even so, a waterproof plank on a damp slab with unsealed edges is still a problem, so when we supply hybrid flooring in Sydney and handle the installation, we check the product spec and your subfloor first.
- Rigid core that stays flat
- Water-resistant in most ranges (check the spec)
- Looks like timber or stone
- Easy to clean and comfortable to walk on
Best for: apartments, units, renovations03 · Vinyl plank
Vinyl Plank Flooring in Sydney: slim, warm and moisture resistant
Vinyl plank flooring is thin, warm and quiet underfoot. The better ranges copy timber grain surprisingly well, and because the plank is slim it works in apartments and renovations where you can’t raise the floor height much. You’ll also see it sold as luxury vinyl plank flooring, or LVP.
It handles moisture well, so we use vinyl flooring in Sydney kitchens, bathrooms and laundries as long as the subfloor is flat and properly prepared. Vinyl floorboards show every bump and dip underneath them, which is why we talk about preparation before we talk about price.
- Slim profile suits apartments and renovations
- Resists moisture
- Softer and quieter than hard flooring
- Easy to clean
Best for: wide boards, open-plan homes04 · Engineered timber
Engineered Timber Flooring in Sydney: real timber, more stable
Engineered timber flooring is real timber on top and a layered board underneath. Those layers run in different directions, which keeps wide boards flatter and steadier than solid timber when the weather changes.
That stability is why engineered timber floorboards are popular for wide planks and open-plan homes, and why we can install engineered flooring over many concrete slabs. How many times you can sand it back depends on the thickness of the timber layer on top, so ask about that number when you compare ranges. Not every engineered board is built the same.
- Real timber surface, with real grain
- More stable than solid timber, especially in wide boards
- Can be sanded back, depending on the top layer
- More installation options than solid timber
Best for: long-term homes, feature rooms05 · Solid timber
Solid Timber Flooring in Sydney: built to last
Solid timber flooring is one piece of hardwood from the top of the board to the bottom. It’s the traditional choice, and well-kept timber floors can outlast the kitchen and bathroom around them.
Because solid timber floorboards are solid all the way through, you can sand and polish them several times, which is how old floors get a second life. The trade-off is that timber moves with humidity, so it needs a suitable subfloor, time to acclimatise and careful installation. Whether you call it solid timber or hardwood flooring, we’ll also talk through finishes with you, such as polyurethane or oil.
- Genuine hardwood all the way through
- Can be sanded and polished again
- Natural variation in grain and colour
- Needs careful installation and moisture control
Flooring comparison
Compare the Different Types of Flooring
Here are our flooring options side by side, covering durability, water resistance, upkeep and more. On a phone, swipe the table sideways to see them all.
| Compare | Laminate Flooring | Hybrid Flooring | Vinyl Plank Flooring | Engineered Timber Flooring | Solid Timber Flooring |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| About | Printed timber look on a hard surface layer, over a fibreboard core. | A rigid plank with a wood-look surface. Clicks together and sits flat. | A thin, flexible plank with a printed timber-look surface. | A real timber top layer glued to a layered board. | One piece of hardwood, top to bottom. |
| Best for | Living rooms, bedrooms, hallways, rentals | Kitchens, laundries, open-plan and family homes | Apartments, units, renovations, many wet areas | Wide boards, open-plan homes, feature floors | Homes you’re staying in, feature rooms |
| Key benefits | Timber look without the timber price; easy to clean | Stays flat, copes with moisture, comfortable to walk on | Slim, quiet, warm underfoot and moisture resistant | Real timber grain, more stable than solid | Can be sanded and polished again and again |
| Durability | Medium to high | High | Medium to high | Medium to high | High |
| Water resistance | Low | High | High | Low to medium | Low |
| Maintenance level | Low | Low | Low | Medium | Medium to high |
| Comfort underfoot | Firm | Firm to medium | Softest of the five | Firm, warm | Firm, warm |
| Refinishing | Can’t be refinished | Can’t be refinished | Can’t be refinished | Limited; depends on the top layer | Can be sanded and polished several times |
| Installation notes | Needs a flat, dry subfloor. Usually floated. | Copes with small subfloor flaws. Usually floated. | Needs a smooth, well-prepared subfloor. | Floated or glued. Suits many concrete slabs. | Needs a suitable subfloor and time to acclimatise. |
| Budget level | $ to $$ | $$ to $$$ | $ to $$ | $$$ | $$$ to $$$$ |
This is a general guide only. Ranges differ from brand to brand, so check the specification of the actual product for suitability, care and warranty.
How to choose
Choosing the Right Type of Flooring for Your Home
There’s no single best type of flooring. Your choice of flooring comes down to how wet the room can get, how much traffic it takes and what you want to spend. Different kinds of flooring behave very differently around water, so start with the room, then match it to a floor. We can confirm what suits your subfloor and budget when we talk.
Kitchens, laundries and wet areas
Water is the main worry here, so start with a floor that can handle spills and humidity.
Living areas and bedrooms
This one is about look and feel, from a good timber-look board to the real thing.
Feature rooms and homes you’re staying in
If you’re staying put, real timber you can sand and polish again is worth a look.
Not sure yet?
Not sure which floor suits your house? Ask us.
Tell us about your rooms and how you use them. We’ll talk it through and then quote the job. We work across Sydney, NSW, and you can check your suburb on our service areas page.
More than supply
Flooring installation, repairs & polishing
Pick your floor and we can prepare the surface, install it, and look after it down the track.
Flooring questions
Flooring in Sydney: questions we get asked
What are the different types of flooring?
We supply laminate, hybrid, vinyl plank, engineered timber and solid timber flooring, and carpet as well. They behave differently around water, wear and cost, which is why the right choice depends on the room.
What is the best type of flooring for a Sydney home?
There isn’t one answer. It comes down to the room and who lives in it. Hybrid or vinyl plank for kitchens, laundries and busy family spaces. Laminate for bedrooms and living areas when you want the timber look at a lower cost. Engineered or solid timber if you want real timber and you’re planning to stay a while.
What is hybrid flooring?
Hybrid flooring is a rigid plank with a wood-look surface, a bit like laminate and vinyl combined. It clicks together, sits flat and handles moisture better than laminate, which is why it’s popular for kitchens, laundries and family homes.
Hybrid or laminate: which is better?
Hybrid copes better with water, so it’s the safer choice for kitchens and laundries. Laminate is usually cheaper and still looks good, but it belongs in dry rooms. If the room is dry and the budget is tight, laminate is a fair call. If there’s any chance of moisture, go hybrid.
Is hybrid flooring waterproof?
Often it’s water-resistant, and some ranges are sold as waterproof. That usually describes the plank itself. The edges, the gap at the walls and the subfloor still matter, so ask us about the actual product and the room you have in mind.
What’s the difference between engineered and solid timber flooring?
Solid timber is one piece of hardwood, and you can sand and polish it several times. Engineered timber has a real timber top layer on a layered board, which keeps wide planks steadier and gives more ways to install it. How often you can sand engineered boards depends on how thick the top layer is.
What flooring is best for kitchens and laundries?
Hybrid and vinyl plank are the usual picks because they handle spills and humidity. Laminate and timber can work in a kitchen with care, but they don’t like standing water.
How much does flooring installation cost?
It depends on the flooring you choose, the size of the area, what’s there now, how much preparation it needs and how easy the site is to work in. Send us your suburb, room sizes and a few photos and we’ll quote your job.
Do you install the flooring you sell?
Yes. We supply and install across Sydney, NSW, and we also do floor repairs and polishing. Tell us what’s under your current floor, because the preparation affects the result.
Can new flooring go over my existing floor?
Sometimes. It depends on what’s there, what condition it’s in and what you’re putting down. We check the subfloor first, because new flooring on an uneven or damp surface won’t last.
Request a flooring quote
Tell us about your flooring project.
Tell us your suburb, the rooms you’re thinking about and the flooring you like the look of. We’ll call you, talk through the options and put a quote together for your place.
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