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 Frontier Urban 5.0mm
The Frontier Urban range is inspired by contemporary trends in the home fashion and interior world. We use an SPC core to give your flooring optimal dimensional stability. Each plank is delicately embossed with a realistic wood grain pattern that has no pattern repeats within the board using the latest HD printing technology, creating an authentic timber visual that is virtually indistinguishable from the real thing. Whats more, we coat our planks with a low gloss polyurethane coating, which will give you floor exceptional scratch and wear resistance. These planks also come with an EVA foam backing, which provides excellent acoustic performance which includes the minimisation of noise transmission, this is especially useful if you live in an apartment block.Furthermore, our innovative and patented 2G locking mechanisms alows for a simple and reliable installation process so you can enjoy your new floor sooner, no nails or adhesives required!
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.
Our Frontier Urban 5.0mm Hybrid uses the latest in HD printng technology to create an embossed wood grain pattern. It also features an SPC core in order to optimise dimensional stability, as well as a polyurethane coating which provides excellent scratch and wear resistance. An EVA foam backing also offers enhanced acoustic performance for a comfortable underfoot feel. Furthermore, our innovative and patented 2G locking mechanism allows the installation process to be quick and easy.
Our planks are extremely easy to clean. Simply use a dusting pad or soft broom to remove loose dirt, grit and dust from your floor. However, if you are using a vacuum, ensure the cleaning head as a soft brush to mitigate risk of any scratches or damage to your floor’s surface. We also recommend installing curtains, blinds or UV resistant films to prevent dulling of floor colour in the long term.
Hybrid flooring grew to popularity in recent years, as it combines the best attributes of vinyl and laminate flooring. Hardwearing timber look meets waterproofing, these are perfect as low maintenance and easy to clean flooring. The secret to hybrid flooring’s waterproof and durable nature is the composite material which is either made of stone & plastic (SPC) or wood & plastic (WPC). The beauty of hybrid flooring is that they often come with pre-attached acoustic underlay, which makes installation and strata approval (if applicable) much easier.
