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For most people, they are indistinguishable from real timber  or tile floors. Be careful with cheap laminate flooring though, as there will be tradeoffs in quality and design. Introducing our AquawoodPlus Waterproof Core Laminate Range, a top-tier choice in laminate flooring.
An acoustic engineers report will perform sound tests to ensure the correct engineered wood flooring acoustic underlay is specified and installed to suit your building. Getting an acoustic engineers report is an important step as inadequate acoustic underlay may result in an order for the flooring to be dismantled and re-laid at the full cost to the owner. Measure and calculate the floor area, considering the size of each installed laminate board will be.

From the initial consultation, we will listen to you and get to know you and your design vision for your project. Our teams combined expertise in our product, design, installation and maintenance means that you are looked after at every stage of your project journey and beyond. With years of experience behind us we can guide you to  the perfect choice for long lasting, functional and an aesthetic to suit your personal style.
Generally, all floating installations can be walked on the day they are installed. Yes, we have matching stair  nosing available for all flooring types to suit closed stair systems only, the stair nosing is not suitable for exposed end stair systems. For special code requirements or custom projects stair nosing can be manufactured by local contractors. A wide range of trims & scotia that are colour blended to suit all flooring types are available, retail stores will have samples to assist with your interior design planning. OAKLEAF HD PLUS laminate flooring delivers amazing realism with décor visuals so natural you would think you were looking at a real natural timber plank.

The charm and allure of a Preference Floor is one to savour and embrace. Preference Floors is one of Australia’s largest wholesale distributors of premium timber and timber look flooring including hardwood timber, bamboo, hybrid, laminate and cork. Available nation-wide through our Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney & Perth warehouse locations. Like most flooring materials, hybrid flooring can expand and contract when there are constant changes in temperature and humidity.
Take notes or mark high and low points on your subfloor using a chalk line. Identifying these areas will guide your next steps effectively. First, remove furniture, rugs, or debris from the flooring area to ensure a clear view of the subfloor. By recognising the importance of flatness, you’ve already taken a positive step toward ensuring a successful flooring project.

Under no circumstances does the edge of the laminate rest against any wall or transition as previously explained. Professional and friendly service from the shop floor to fitting. If you’re unsure whether we service your area, feel free to contact us. Having these tools ready will prepare you for an accurate assessment of your subfloor. At Hybrid Floors Australia, we operate entirely online, helping keep costs low so everyone’s happy.
Remember, hybrid floors are particularly prone to join damage during board removal, much more so than timber or vinyl. Both timber and laminate flooring are particularly susceptible to water damage. If the floor is floated and the water gets underneath it, the damage doesn’t just occur in the visible area. The damage will be far more widespread and not automatically unless you see a new undamaged board beside it. All of the joins in a much wider spread area have likely been damaged, and the locking systems will likely be compromised. Generally, you want your timber installed after all other trades have been and gone and signed off on completion, except for painters.

Nail threshold or transition strips in place where the edge of the floor is exposed. Work your way across the room, row by row, power-nailing the boards through the tongue. Leave a 3/4-inch expansion gap between the end board and the wall. Stagger the ends of the boards in adjoining rows by 6 inches and rack additional bundles as you go. Seat the end tongue and groove into each other and push the two boards together for a tight seam.
This plastic membrane overhangs the underlay by about 100mm and attaches via the adhesive strip to the next row of underlay. This creates a streamlined, waterproof moisture barrier underneath as you go. Lay a piece of flooring flat on the subfloor and up against the door jambs.