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 Longboard
The Swish Longboard flooring range is classy, sophisticated and modern, capable of upgrading any room’s ambience. It symbolises a unique blend of nature and modernity, combining the technical finesse of a HDF construction while creating an authentic timber visual that is virtualy indistinguishable from the real thing with the feel and touch of natural wood. This is accentuated by our use of the latest HD printing technology to create unique embossed grains and knots. It can also easily withstand the wear and tear of residential life with an AC4 abrasion rating. Whats more, our floors are easy to install with Valinge Click planks which make the process quick and easy, no nails or glue required, so 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: 20 Year Domestic Warranty | 7 Year Commercial 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 Longboard Laminate Flooring Flooring FAQs
Our Swish Longboard laminate flooring are uniquely designed with the latest manufacturing technology, ensuring it maintains the authentic feel, smell and touch of natural wood. We combine this with the technical finesse of an HDF construction. We offer an unirivalled ability to give you versatility in design, offering you choices from a wide variety which all replicate the touch and feel of wood patterns with uniquely embossed grains and knots. Whats more, our innovative and patented Valinge Click system makes the installation process quick and easy, no nails or glue required!
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.
