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 Stone Floor Timber Design SPC 8mm
Stonefloor Hybrid SPC Flooring is the ultimate product for Australian climate conditions. This flooring boasts excellent waterproofing and minimal contraction, meaning it won’t absorb or expand. Beautiful when installed and naturally sound absorbing through it’s 8mm composite material.
Planks Per Box: 5
Box Coverage Area: 1.4100
Box Weight: 23
Installation Method: Stone Floor utilises Unilin’s revolutionary and class-leading locking system that ensures you complete peace of mind. Install with ease if you want to get your hands dirty in your DIY project.
Plank Size: 1593*177mm
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.
Stone Floor Timber Design SPC 8mm Hybrid Flooring Flooring FAQs
StoneFloor is manufactured from limestone composite core combined with a 0.55mm abrasion resistant surface layer. Thus, It is harder wearing and durable. StoneFloor also provides warmth in the Winter, as well as cooling during the Summer, courtesy of its unique material composition. StoneFloor provides superior thermal stability for minimising expansion and contraction during changes in climate.
StoneFloor is easy to clean and maintain. You can clean up any messes with JUST a wet mop. Be sure not to use high temperature steam mops or chemical cleaners, as they may damage your flooring material. Abrasive tools like steel wool are also to be avoided.
Stone floors are an innovative product which combines the best qualities of laminate and vinyl floors. The surface layer is specially engineered to have the authentic look of a real timber floor. Not only are they 100% waterproof, stone floors are also hard wearing and retain the natural look of real timber through embossing technology. As they are fully waterproof, stone 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.
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