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 Swish Aqua AC5
The Swish Aqua AC5 is market leader by offering all the stylishness of natural wood touch material touch without all the maintenance requirements. Its specially designed fine grains and registered embossing create an authentic timber visal which strongly resembles natural Australian wood species. Its extremely scratch resistant surface makes this floor able to maintain its great looks even in households or commercial settings with high foot traffic. Whats more, these planks feature a super low swelling HDF wood core allowing you to lay the boards across up to 32m without any expansion gaps, allowing you to achieve a more aesthetic and uniform look. To top it all off, our innovative click lock system makes the installation process quick and easy, no nails or glue required! You can enjoy your new floor, sooner.
Planks Per Box: 5
Box Coverage Area: 2.1600
Box Weight: 22
Profile: Micro Beveled
Finish: Embossed In Register | Matt
Warranty: 25 Year Domestic Warranty
Installation Method: Floating
System: Valinge Drop Lock
Plank Size: 2200 x 196 x 12
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.
Swish Aqua AC5 Laminate Flooring Flooring FAQs
Our Swish Aqua AC5 laminate flooring offers you all the style of natural wood flooring without the maintenance hassle. It is one of the few laminate flooring options in the market that offer moderate commercial wear resistance and is suitable for high moisture areas such as the kitchen or laundry. These planks also come with slip resistance. Whats more, we offer a 25 year residential guarantee on these planks so you can be assured of its innovative and exceptional quality.
As laminate flooring features water resistance capabilities, they can be cleaned with water. However, ensure the floors can be dried after cleaning to mitigate the risk of any water damage. Sweeping and vacuuming are two effective alternatives of cleaning without any water. To keep your laminate floors looking as good as new, consider placing doormats at all entrances of your home which prevents excess dirt from coming in and damaging your floors. Another great method is to keep blinds closed during midday and early afternoon as excess sunlight can dull your floor’s colours in the long term.
Laminate flooring is one of the most popular floor coverings for a long time running – owing to it’s affordability and superior scratch and dent resistance. These floors are manufactured from recycled wood material into a high density fibreboard. Advance printing and surface embossing technology allow us to replicate the look and feel of authentic timber flooring, making them a beautiful alternative to traditional solid timber.
