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 Clever Hybrid XL Collection
The Clever Hybrid XL range is not only 100% waterproof but also hardy against dents and scratches. These hybrid planks are designed with a stone-plastic composite (SPC) core for superior durability and dimensional stability against temperature fluctuations. These planks come in wide formats for a more premium visual aesthetic. With 15 gorgeous colours to choose from, you’ll be spoilt for the right one.
Planks Per Box: 6
Box Coverage Area: 2.0976
Profile: Micro Bevel
Finish: Embossed / Matt
Warranty: 30 Year Residential Warranty | 5 Years Commercial Warranty
Coatings: 0.5mm Wear Layer
Installation Method: Floating
System: Clever Click
Plank Size: 1520 x 230 x 6.0
Category: Hybrid Flooring
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.
The Clever Hybrid XL range features a stone-plastic composite core which is not only 100% waterproof, but also very hardwearing with an 0.5mm aluminium oxide wear layer. This range is designed to be anti-slip, tested with a P3 certified slip rating. This hybrid flooring range is designed for areas which may be exposed to more water, perfect for kitchens, laundries and dining rooms.
The Clever Hybrid XL is completely waterproof which makes it worry free when wet mopping. Furthermore, hybrid floors are hardwearing which makes vacuuming and sweeping great ways to clean. In terms of keeping these hybrid floors scratch free, we recommend using door matts and felt padding for furniture legs.
Hybrid flooring combines the best of the best – durability of laminate flooring with the waterproofing of vinyl floors. These are made from composite materials, either a stone-plastic composite (SPC) or wood-plastic composite (WPC). Perfect for wetter areas like kitchens and laundries, it’s no wonder why hybrid floors have grown in popularity over the last decade!
