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.
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.
About ASPIRE
Aspire RCB Hybrid tiles are the next generation of coreboard technology. The core is manufactured from inert mineral compounds that are stable and provide little or no movement. This enables excellent performance characteristics not commonly associated within the Luxury Vinyl Tile category including water resistance, anti-slip features and lasting durability.
Planks Per Box: 5
Box Coverage Area: 2.0070
Box Weight: 20.7
Warranty: 25 Year Limited Lifetime Structural Warranty / 20 Year Limited Lifetime Residential Wear Warranty Residential / 5 Year Limited Lifetime Commercial Warranty
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.
ASPIRE Hybrid Flooring Flooring FAQs
Our Aspire Hybrid flooring combines next generation manufacturing techniques with a recently developed product called rigid composite core (RCB) that’s manufactured from mineral compounds that are stable and provide little or no movement, thus enabling excellent performance characteristics. To top it all off, these planks come with a water based PU coating for everyday scuff resistance.
Aspire Hybrid flooring is easy to clean. It requires regular sweeping, use a damp well rung mop occasionally if required. However, do not use steam mops as they can cause significant damage to the planks.
Hybrid flooring is a new and innovative option for your floors that combines the waterproofness of vinyl with the rigidity and scratch-resistance of laminate. Made possible through the use of cutting edge manufacturing technologies, hybrid flooring comes in a wide range of styles that are still affordable and will last. These planks consist of four main layers; A top layer, print layer, core board, and acoustic underlay.
