Laminate flooring is an innovative floorboard consisting of an extremely durable print layer glued to a strong particleboard. This enables it to showcase the beauty of timber flooring (or any other design) whilst provid
Laminate flooring is an innovative floorboard consisting of an extremely durable print layer glued to a strong particleboard. This enables it to showcase the beauty of timber flooring (or any other design) whilst providing unmatched durability and affordability. Laminate flooring in Sydney has become a popular flooring solution that offers many advantages over traditional timber floors – they look beautiful, perform better, are easier to install and are more affordable.
Laminate flooring is an innovative floorboard consisting of an extremely durable print layer glued to a strong particleboard. This enables it to showcase the beauty of timber flooring (or any other design) whilst providing unmatched durability and affordability. Laminate flooring in Sydney has become a popular flooring solution that offers many advantages over traditional timber floors – they look beautiful, perform better, are easier to install and are more affordable.
About Oakleaf HD PLUS 12mm
OAKLEAF HD PLUS laminate flooring delivers a stunning range of natural flooring that boasts the realistic look of real timber. A diverse range of Australian Woods and Hickory is now available in this range. Furthermore, the Oakleaf HD Plus offers 48 hours water resistance, making them much easier to maintain than ordinary laminate options.
Planks Per Box: 4
Box Coverage Area: 1.7250
Box Weight: 1.725
Profile: Micro Bevel V17
Warranty: 20 year finish warranty
Coatings: Super Matte coating
Plank Size: 2200x196x12
Category: Laminate 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.
Oakleaf HD PLUS 12mm Laminate Flooring Flooring FAQs
With moisture protection on the micro-bevels and a 30-pattern repeat, this oak flooring will add natural charm and character to your home. This flooring is also water-resistant, providing peace of mind during accidents. With moisture protection on the micro-bevels, this oak flooring combines durability with an authentic timber look and feel. It’s also AC4 rated, making this floor ideal for family environments as it is strong enough to deal with everyday residential wear and tear.
Laminate floors are easy to clean. They don’t need special cleaning agents or treatments! Every so often, just vacuum or sweep. However, never use a steam mop with laminate floors. As an extra precaution, make sure you don’t use household cleaners or scouring pads on your laminate floor as their abrasive nature may damage it.
Laminate flooring was first introduced by a Swedish company as a method of reusing waste wood for economical and ethical reasons. These planks are first created by deconstructing wood to make it into a pulp, and then fusing them together in order to create a synthetic core. There are three primary layers, which consist of a wear layer, print layer, and HDF core.
