Hybrid flooring is an innovative new type of waterproof flooring, bringing the best characteristics of both vinyl and laminate floors to create an improved floating floor. Hybrid floors are made of multiple layers of ma
Hybrid flooring is an innovative new type of waterproof flooring, bringing the best characteristics of both vinyl and laminate floors to create an improved floating floor. Hybrid floors are made of multiple layers of materials pressed together and come in a wide range of designs and styles. Hybrid floors are also 100% waterproof and suitable for all areas of the house (including the kitchen, and other wet areas). The top layer is a UV-coated wear & tear layer, the second layer is a decorative print with the desired design, and the centre is a composite core board that is waterproof and stable. Finally, there is an acoustic backing that increases foot comfort and reduces sound resonance. Hybrid flooring is an affordable flooring option and has quickly emerged as one of the most popular floorboards across Sydney.
The Godfrey Hirst Apollo Hardwood Hybrid flooring in Spotted Gum Natural exhibits the authentic and famous colours of spotted gum. Known and revelled for it's wild symphony of brown, red and green, Spotted Gum Natural is sure to bring the beauty of the natural world into your home. Its warm undertones will give your home a sophisticated and inviting feel. This hybrid plank's micro bevelled edges and fine grains accentuate an authentic timber look and feel.
About Apollo Hardwood
Comprising of homegrown wood species Blackbutt and Spotted Gum in a stunning longboard, Apollo Hardwood promises a distinctly Australian look. Each design is represented in six distinct shades to complement your unique interior style. With the astonishing durability and waterproof properties of Godfrey Hirst hybrid flooring, Apollo Hardwood is ideal for all areas of a busy home.
Planks Per Box: 6
Box Coverage Area: 1.67
Finish: Embossed
Warranty: 15 Year Commercial Warranty available upon requestᶧ / 25 Year Residential Warranty*
Installation Method: Floating Floor
Plank Size: 1830 x 152 x 6.5
How to DIY This Floor?
The easiest DIY floors are floating floors like this one! They click lock together and don’t need glue or nails - they're super easy to install and if you make a mistake, you can simply un-click them and redo it. Floating floors include laminate floors, hybrid floors, bamboo floors and even engineered timber (if you are after real wood).
What tools do I need to DIY this type of floor?
The most important tools are:
Drop Saw and / or Table Saw - to cut the floorboards and are available for $150 at most hardware stores, or you can borrow one.
Ruler or Set Square - to measure how much you need to cut for the end planks near the walls.
Pencil & Eraser - to draw the cutting lines when you reach the last planks of each row.
Other “nice-to-haves” include a DIY Flooring Kit (available at Floor venue), spirit levels, tape measures, safety equipment, and work gloves.
Pro installation tips
Floor Levelling - the subfloor refers to what you intend to lay the flooring directly over and is often concrete slabs, plywood, yellow tongue or even existing floorboards. Proper subfloor preparation is very important and you should:
Clean the subfloor
Check subfloor evenness (to prevent creaking and long-term joint damage)
Underlay - is typically a soft rubber or foam material that goes underneath the floor and provides noise protection. If you live in an apartment block, your strata may have acoustic underlay requirements that you must confirm before a project.
Expansion Gaps - between the floor and the walls to allow for natural expansion and shrinkage due to temperature and moisture changes. Consider:
Plank Width - wider planks have more expansion and should be given a slightly bigger expansion gap within the range below.
Environmental Moisture - if relative humidity is high, we recommend increasing the expansion gap size.
Apollo Hardwood Hybrid Flooring FAQs
Apollo Hardwood hybrid flooring has a unique range of Spotted Gum and Blackbutt textures with various popular colours to accomodate your design pallete. Apollo Hardwood bring the distinct Aussie atmosphere into your home with 25 years of residential structural warranty.
The Apollo Hardwood Hybrid floor is fully waterproof. Because of this, you do not need to worry about cleaning it. We recommend avoiding flooding the floors. Instead, wipe them down with a damp mop or cloth to remove any footprints, dirt, and other stains or marks. Don’t use harsh chemicals or cleaning products. To keep your Apollo Hardwood floors looking their best, take good care of it with regular cleaning.
Hybrid floors are an innovative product which combines the best qualities of laminate and vinyl floors. Not only are they 100% waterproof, hybrid floors are also hard wearing and retain the natural look of real timber through embossing technology. As they are fully waterproof, hybrid floors can replace tiles for kitchens and even bathrooms if fully sealed during installation. It’s no wonder that they have been growing in popularity over recent years.
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