Hybrid flooring
Hybrid takes the rigid waterproof core from vinyl plank and the look and feel of laminate and puts them in one board. For most family homes it is the sensible answer.
It handles kids, dogs, spilled drinks and wet shoes without complaining, it stays stable through a hot Adelaide summer, and it is warmer and quieter underfoot than tile.
We supply and install the lot, including the subfloor preparation that decides whether a floating floor still feels solid in five years.
Wide shot of finished hybrid flooring running through an open plan kitchen or living space.
src/assets/work/hybrid-hero.jpgWhat is included
- On site measure and written quote
- Samples brought to you
- Removal and disposal of the old floor
- Concrete grinding, feather finishing or self levelling as required
- Acoustic underlay
- Hybrid plank supply and installation
- Colour matched scotia, trims and transition strips
- Expansion gaps set correctly so the floor can move
Best suited to
- Kitchens and open plan living
- Family homes with kids and pets
- Rentals and investment properties
- Laundries and wet areas
Hybrid jobs we have done
BEFORE and AFTER pair, same room and angle. Old tile or carpet, then finished hybrid.
src/assets/work/hybrid-before-after.jpgClose up of the plank surface and a neat scotia or door jamb cut.
src/assets/work/hybrid-detail.jpgHybrid questions
What is the difference between hybrid and laminate?
Laminate has a timber based core, so standing water is its enemy. Hybrid has a rigid waterproof core, so it handles wet areas and spills. Hybrid usually costs more. We walk you through both when we quote.
Is hybrid flooring really waterproof?
The board itself is. Water sitting on the surface will not swell it the way it swells laminate. It still needs the right expansion gaps and edge detailing in wet areas to do its job.
Can hybrid go over my existing tiles?
Often yes, if the tiles are sound and flat. Sometimes the grout lines need filling first. We assess the subfloor when we measure and tell you straight.
Tell us about the job
We will come out, measure up, bring samples and put it in writing. Free, and no obligation.