109 colours · 11 ranges
Hybrid flooring
A rigid stone-plastic core with a printed timber or stone look and underlay already attached. Tough on spills, pets and busy kitchens, and quick to lay.
Our hybrid ranges
Artisan Tile9mm thick · 0.5mm wear layer · 310mm wide9mm stone-look hybrid tile, 620 × 310mm, with attached EVA underlay; marble and stone designs.12 colours
Avala6.5mm thick · 0.5mm wear layer · 183mm wide6.5mm SPC hybrid plank with attached underlay, 183mm or wide 230mm, Australian timber looks.10 colours
Hybrid 6.5mm6.5mm thick · 0.5mm wear layer · 182mm wideSlim 6.5mm rigid-core hybrid, 182mm boards, attached underlay, in blackbutt, spotted gum, oak and grey looks.10 colours
Hybrid 9mm9mm thick · 0.5mm wear layer · 228mm wide9mm rigid-core hybrid, 228 x 1800mm boards with 2mm attached underlay, in oak, gum and grey looks.8 colours
Hybrid 9mm Plank9mm thick · 0.5mm wear layer · 228mm wideWide 9mm hybrid plank, 1800 x 228mm, 2mm built-in underlay, floating, ten colours.10 colours
Hybrid Corsica 8558.5mm thick · 0.5mm wear layer · 225mm wide8.5mm SPC hybrid, 1420 x 225mm, attached 2mm underlay; bathrooms allowed under warranty conditions.10 colours
Hybrid Fusion 6mm6mm thick · 0.5mm wear layer · 230mm wideSlim 6mm hybrid plank with built-in underlay, 230 x 1520mm, satin embossed finish.8 colours
Hybrid Summit 9779.7mm thick · 0.7mm wear layer · 225mm wide9.7mm SPC hybrid, 1820 x 225mm, 0.7mm wear layer; the heaviest-duty plank in its family.10 colours
Hybrid Superior 9mm9mm thick · 0.5mm wear layer · 230mm wideSolid-feeling 9mm hybrid plank with built-in underlay, 230 x 1520mm, 13 colours.7 colours
Lumière Herringbone7mm thick · 0.5mm wear layer · 125mm wide7mm SPC hybrid herringbone, 625 × 125mm blocks with attached underlay; now sold as Lumière Herringbone.12 colours
Storm Luxury7mm thick · 0.5mm wear layer · 225mm wideLong 7mm SPC hybrid plank, 1800 × 225mm, 5G click, attached underlay; oak and Australian looks.12 colours
All hybrid floors
What hybrid flooring is
Hybrid is built in layers. On top, a UV coating and a clear vinyl wear layer protect a printed film that carries the timber or stone look. Underneath is a rigid core, usually SPC (limestone and PVC), and on most ranges an underlay is attached to the back.
Boards are 6–10mm thick and click together as a floating floor, so there’s no glue and no sanding. The number to check is the wear layer: 0.3mm is the minimum for a home, and 0.5mm or more suits kids, pets and busy hallways. Most of our hybrid ranges are 0.5mm or more, up to 0.7mm; each range page lists its figure.
Is it right for your home?
It suits you if
- You have kids or pets and want a floor that shrugs off spills and scratches.
- You want one floor through the kitchen, living and hallways.
- You’re renovating a rental, or want the job done in a day or two.
- You’re in an apartment and strata accepts the range’s acoustic test.
Think twice if
- You want real timber that can be sanded. Hybrid can’t be sanded or refinished.
- You have big windows with full sun. Hybrid expands with heat in both directions, so it needs blinds or tint near large glass.
- Your slab isn’t flat. Floating floors are fussy about level, and preparation adds cost.
- You’re expecting it to stop a leak. The plank won’t swell, but water gets through joins to the subfloor.
Hybrid vs laminate vs engineered
| Hybrid | Laminate | Engineered | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core | Rigid SPC (stone and PVC) | HDF (wood fibre) | Plywood with real oak on top |
| Spills | Plank won’t swell | Water-resistant for spills only; swollen boards stay swollen | Wipe up quickly |
| Scratches | Wear layer, 0.5mm+ for pets | AC rating; AC4–AC5 for busy homes | Oak marks more easily |
| Bathrooms | Some manufacturers, with conditions | No | No |
| Sanding | No | No | Depends on top layer and brand |
| Feel underfoot | Firm, quieter with attached underlay | Firm, needs underlay | Real timber |
Where it can go
Range by range
Underfloor heating
It depends on the range. Some hybrids allow in-slab hydronic heating with the slab surface kept at or below 26–27°C, depending on the heating system. Others are “not recommended” over heating, and some can’t go over any floor heating at all. We check the exact range against your system.
Often a good fit, with strata approval
Apartments
Results are building-specific. Example: Storm Luxury measured L’nT,w 43 (AAAC 5★) in a field test over a 200mm concrete slab with a suspended 13mm plasterboard ceiling. Another 8mm hybrid we stock measured L’nT,w 37 (AAAC 6★) over a 220mm slab with a 120mm ceiling cavity and 13mm plasterboard, using its built-in underlay only. Your building will differ.
Yes, with a 0.5mm+ wear layer
Pets
Warranties still exclude claw scratches and pet accidents, so keep nails trimmed and use mats.
Yes
Kitchens
Spills and mopping are fine. Fixed benches and islands can’t sit on a floating floor; we fit around them and leave a gap at waterfall benchtops.
Range by range
Bathrooms and laundries
Some hybrid ranges allow bathrooms and laundries, though building waterproofing rules still apply. Others never go where there’s a floor drain, or don’t allow wet areas at all. We’ll tell you which ranges suit the room.
What changes the price
- The board: thickness, wear layer and plank size.
- Subfloor flatness: hybrid needs a flat base; grinding or levelling adds time.
- What’s there now: removing carpet, tiles or old floors, and disposal.
- Extra underlay: only if your strata requirement and the product’s test report call for it.
- Finishing: trims, scotia or skirting refit, door trimming and stair nosings.
- Room shapes: lots of small rooms and doorways take longer than one open space.
Hybrid questions
Is hybrid flooring waterproof?
The plank itself won’t swell, so spills and damp mopping are fine. But a floor isn’t a membrane: water can get through the joins and edges to the subfloor. No brand covers floods, leaks or appliance failures. “Waterproof” on the box is marketing; the warranty sets the real limits.
Can hybrid go in a bathroom or laundry?
Only some ranges. A few hybrids allow it, though your bathroom still needs proper waterproofing; others never go where there’s a floor drain or don’t allow wet areas at all. Never in a shower recess.
Can hybrid go over underfloor heating?
Depends on the range. Some allow in-slab hydronic heating with the slab surface at or below 26–27°C; others are not recommended over heating, or can’t go over any floor heating. Tell us your system and we’ll check.
My hybrid has underlay attached. Do I need more?
Usually not. Only add underlay if your building’s acoustic requirement and the product’s test report call for it, because some manufacturers limit extra underlay under their boards. We check your by-laws and the test report together.
What wear layer should I choose?
At least 0.5mm for kids, pets and busy homes. 0.3mm is the minimum for a home. Most of our hybrid ranges are 0.5mm or more, up to 0.7mm. A thicker wear layer resists scratching longer; it doesn’t make the floor quieter.
Will the sun affect a hybrid floor?
Yes. Hybrid expands with heat along and across the board, so floors near big north- or west-facing glass can gap or lift. Blinds or UV tint help, and the expansion gaps must stay clear. Most warranties also exclude fading.
Can hybrid go under my kitchen island?
No. It’s a floating floor, so fixed benches, islands and heavy built-ins must not sit on it. We lay up to the cabinetry and leave a gap, then finish it neatly with trims.
Can you lay hybrid over tiles?
Often yes, if the tiles are flat and sound and the grout lines are shallow. Expect the floor to rise about 6–8mm, so doors may need trimming. We never cover a failed bathroom membrane.
Showrooms
Feel the difference underfoot
Compare thickness and wear layers side by side.