Preference Oakleaf Collection is our contemporary take on authentic laminate flooring. The sophisticated visuals and rich textures used when manufacturing this range are sure to add character to any home. Exuding warmth and character normally associated with more expensive hardwood flooring, our Oakleaf laminate collection is ideal for those who want a floor that blends the rustic qualities of natural timber with contemporary style.
Box Coverage Area: 1.6980
Plank Size: 2200x193x12
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.
The Preference Laminate Oakleaf floors are manufactured to be as durable as it is beautiful with a special surface that makes it sturdy enough to easily make it through everyday wear and tear. With its micro-beveled edges, the Oakleaf Collection is a real alternative to natural timber flooring without sacrificing quality or visual appeal. These planks also have a licensed click system, to make the installation process easy and effortless.
Laminate floors are easy to clean and maintain. You don’t need any special cleaning agents or treatments! Just use your vacuum or mop every so often. However, avoid using regular household cleaners or scouring pads, as their abrasive nature will damage your floor. Do not use Steam mops under any circumstances for laminate floors.
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.
