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.
EverFloor’s Marvel Hybrid range is an innovative range of hybrid flooring that is 100% waterproof and highly-scratch and stain resistant. The Marvel Hybrid range intertwines the best characteristics of laminate and vinyl flooring to create an unrivalled innovative new hybrid flooring range. It features a world-class 0.5mm Robust Wear Layer and UV coatings for improved durability. Marvel Hybrid flooring are designed to last a lifetime and come with extended 25 year warranties.
Planks Per Box: 6
Box Coverage Area: 1.62
Box Weight: 16.8
Profile: V Groove
Finish: Embossed
Warranty: 27 Years
Coatings: 0.5mm Everguard UV Cured
Installation Method: Floating Floor
System: Valinge
Plank Size: 1500 × 180 × 6.5mm
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.
Marvel SPC Hybrid Flooring FAQs
Marvel Hybrid SPC aims to make waterproof flooring accessible for any setting, whether it’s a home, apartment or office. They come with a 0.5mm aluminium oxide wear layer to protect the surface from scratches and sunlight. Furthermore, Marvel Hybrid flooring is designed to be perfect for apartments and units, as they boast a pre-attached 6 star ACCC underlay which falls under the highest grade of acoustic sound testing. Marvel SPC is a premium amongst hybrid floors.
The Marvel SPC Hybrid flooring is designed for low maintenance and convenience. Sweeping, vacuuming and mopping are all suitable as the Marvel Hybrid floors are fully waterproof and durable. Wipe it down with a damp cloth every now and then if needed, but never use steam mops — they can damage the plank’s structure.
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 and a core board. Higher quality hybrid floors also come with pre-attached underlay for a more convenient buying journey.
