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 Rigid Plank
Rigid Plank features a proprietary quantum limestone core, which makes it fully waterproof and resistant to the fluctuation of Australia’s harsh climate – an ideal and high performing solution for our modern indoor-outdoor lifestyle. What’s more, each plank is hand selected to give you the most beautiful colours and grain patterns that combine to recreate the perfect timber floor for your home.
Planks Per Box: 6
Box Coverage Area: 1.6250
Finish: Matt/Embossed
Warranty: 25 Year Residential, 10 Year Commercial
System: Click Lock
Plank Size: 1524 x 177.8 x 6
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.
Rigid Plank Hybrid Flooring Flooring FAQs
Rigid Plank represents the latest in next generation flooring technology. It is a revolutionary and trouble-free flooring solution that incorporates our proprietary Quantum Core Limestone, which is resistant to fluctuation of Australia’s harsh climate while featuring a 100% waterproof structure. Able to withstand direct heat, extreme cold, and with the lowest expansion rates, this product is perfect for any residential or commercial environment.
It is important that maintenance work be done to keep this Rigid Plank hybrid floor clean. Sweep, mop, or vacuum to remove dust and other loose particles. You can clean marks with a professional 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.
