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 Coreflex
Waterproof flooring has proven itself to be popular and the superior solution in countless applications across Australia. Kenbrock’s Coreflex range, with an advanced multi-layered system, takes hybrid flooring to the next level by also reducing footfall noise. Two additional layers provide flexibility that hugs the subfloor. The Coreflex Hybrid SPC flooring provides 100% water proof in 6.5mm thickness. It comes with an 0.5mm wear layer that resists the sun’s UV rays, extending the life of your flooring and protecting it from all weather.
Planks Per Box: 6
Box Coverage Area: 2.0900
Warranty: Lifetime Residential / 15 Year Commercial
Installation Method: Floating Floor
System: 5G Locking System
Plank Size: 228.6mm x 1524mm
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.
Coreflex Hybrid Flooring Flooring FAQs
Waterproof hybrid flooring can be a perfect, innovative addition to your home. Coreflex LVT takes waterproof hybrid flooring to the next level with an advanced multi-layered system. With two additional LVT layers, Coreflex LVT hugs the subfloor better to decrease footfall noise. Waterproof hybrid flooring has already proven itself in many Australian applications.
It is important that maintenance work be done to keep the Coreflex floor clean. Sweep, mop, or vacuum to remove dust and other loose particles. You can clean marks with the Kenbrock cleaning solution. You must maintain your floor in accordance with the instructions on the bottle. This work will help keep your floor clean, as well as reduce how often you need intense maintenance procedures. Cleaning the floors on a regular basis can help keep them looking just as good as when they were first installed.
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.
