The All-In-One Solution: Hybrid Flooring Canberra
What is hybrid flooring?
Hybrid is a new revolutionary flooring product that is extremely durable, quiet, comfortable, and totally waterproof. This means it is suitable for all rooms in your home, including bathrooms and laundry.
It’s also stain resistant, meaning your floors will always look fresh and new no matter what happens to them! You don’t have to worry about spills or stains ruining your beautiful floors because they can handle it all.
It’s easy to install and perfect for any busy homeowner who needs a solution for any space but wants something that will last.
With our Lifetime Warranty for residential use and an impressive 15-year Warranty for commercial applications, you can be confident that this flooring solution is built to last.
Why Choose Hybrid Flooring?
The best thing about hybrid flooring is that it’s an all-in-one solution for any space. Whether you have a large, open space, a smaller room, or even a commercial space, this type of flooring will work for you. Another reason for choosing hybrid flooring is its durability, plus it’s pet friendly!
Unlike other types of flooring, such as carpet, which can get dirty and stained easily, hybrid flooring’s waterproof composite core and vinyl wear layer make it highly resistant to stains and everyday dirt. You won’t have to worry about your floors getting dirty or damaged any time soon!
Wondering if hybrid flooring will hold up in wet areas? Read our guide on whether hybrid flooring is really waterproof.
Benefits of Hybrid Flooring
Hybrid flooring offers the best of both worlds: an easy installation process and a sleek, modern look.
Hybrid floors are extremely sturdy and long-lasting.
They can withstand heavy foot traffic without denting or scratching. You don’t have to worry about them getting damaged by spills either because they’re made with waterproof materials that seal in any moisture before it reaches your surface layer.
Hybrid floors come in a variety of colours and styles.
Hybrid floors are also very easy to clean.
You can just sweep, use a not-so-wet mop or vacuum hybrid floors as needed without any special cleaning products or equipment. Hybrid flooring is stain-resistant and built around a waterproof stone polymer composite (SPC) core with a vinyl wear layer, which is what makes it so easy to keep clean and low maintenance. Because the core is fully synthetic rather than wood-based, it won’t absorb moisture, swell or warp the way timber-based products can, so it holds up well even with everyday spills and regular cleaning. There’s no formaldehyde in the composite core itself, so it’s a safe, low-maintenance option for indoor spaces.
Our Hybrid Flooring Options
Quick-Step
Karndean
Wonderwood
Godfrey Hirst - Hybrid Flooring
Dunlop
Quick-Step Titan Rigid
Rigid flooring has very high impact resistance, astonishing stability, and can handle anything you throw at it, without leaving indentations or marks.
It is 100% waterproof, very soft and warm underfoot, and significantly reduces noise transfer in your home. This is an incredibly comfortable and enjoyable floor to live on!
Ten Stunning Designs
Comprising of ten stunning designs, including four Aussie species, this range comes in long and wide planks, creating a sense of warmth and style throughout your home. These planks are beautifully reflecting the charm of real timber with their micro-bevel. The very matt finish gives them an authentic look and character. There is no design repeat within each plank meaning that each plank is unique.
Blackbutt
Bleached Blackbutt
Frosted Ironbark
Moonlight Gum
Sandblasted Blackbutt
Spotted Gum
Spring Valley Oak
Stonewashed Spotted Gum
Warm Urban Oak
Quick-Step Titan XXL Range
Titan Hybrid is a rigid core plank with a highly resilient surface structure. Almost as beautiful as real timber but far more tolerant to water, scratches and indentation. The extra wide and long planks in the XXL range provides a generous reveal that exudes style in any open space.
Antricite Oak
Blackbutt Select
Brush Box
Driftwood
Midland Oak
Pale Slate
River Sand Oak
Spotted Gum
Tasmanian Oak
Washed Oak
Quick-Step Ciro
Ciro is an easy to install herringbone floor from Quick-Step’s Hybrid Vinyl collection, bringing classic style into a modern, practical floor. It features a natural colour palette of authentic designs with a sun-kissed wood look. With underlay attached, Ciro is strong and quiet underfoot, completely watertight, and quick to install.
Botanic Smoked Oak
Pure Oak Honey
Botanic Beige
Botanic Caramel Oak
Godfrey Hirst – Hybrid Flooring
Not only that, Godfrey Hirst Hybrid Floors also have a waterproof surface. This makes them perfect for demanding areas and high-spill zones such as laundries and kitchens. If you’re looking for flooring that is designed for worry-free living, you can never go wrong with Godfrey Hirst.
We stock Godfrey Hirst hybrid flooring in our Fyshwick showroom. Find out what makes Godfrey Hirst hybrid flooring so popular.
Apollo 1500
Apollo Hardwood
Apollo Stone
Apollo
Metropol 1200
Metropol 1500
Godfrey Hirst – Metropol Oak Range
Anglesea Oak
Bells Oak
Bondi Oak
Bruny Oak
Burleigh Oak
Copalis Oak
Flinders Oak
Goolwa Oak
Hyams Oak
Mindil Oak
Seacliff Oak
Whitehaven Oak
Beautiful and quality designs by Karndean – Korlok Plank & Stone
Korlok Rigid core is the latest click-locking floating floor, which is an ideal alternative to laminate and engineered hardwood click floors, as it offers the same benefits of realistic wood look designs and hiding subfloor imperfections, but with the durability and waterproof qualities of luxury vinyl.
Black Sands
carbon oak
light barnwood
mezzo grigio
mezzo perla
natural ecrue
nimbus oak
oxford grey
pebble grey
river stone
sandstorm
shadow oak
Dunlop – Hybrid Flooring
Hybrid Planks are a quick and affordable way to upgrade your home. Using the latest in multi-layered technology, Hybrid Planks offer the same natural beauty as solid timber without the hassle. They’re easier to install, require less maintenance and are intricately embossed for that extra level of realism. With outstanding water resistance and exceptional acoustic performance, they’re ideal for any room in the house and perfect for the demands of modern living.
Natural Oak Range
Highland Oak Range
Australian Range
Dunlop – Summerhill Range
Blackbutt
Braidwood
Brown Maple
Burlap Hue
Burlywood
Merino Mist
Phantom
Safari Sun
Smokey Quartz
Spotted Gum
Vienna Oak
Willow Grey
Wonderwood – Hybrid Flooring
8 mm Herringbone
Canvas Tan
Raffia Sand
Australian Blackbutt
Sunshine Spotted Gum
NSW Blackbutt
8 mm
Raffia Sand
Coastal Clay
Lisbon Drift
Blanca
Australian Blackbutt
Australian Spotted Gum
Sunshine Spotted Gum
NSW Blackbutt
Warm White
Canvas Tan
9 mm
Spotted Gum
New England Blackbutt
Aged Oak
Eastern Blackbutt
Eastern Spotted Gum
Pure Ivory
Sapia Clay
Serena Beige
Verona Sand
Paris Tan
Frequently asked questions about hybrid flooring
What is hybrid flooring?
Hybrid flooring is a rigid core floating floor that combines the look of timber with the waterproof performance of vinyl. It has a stone polymer composite (SPC) core, a waterproof vinyl wear layer, and a realistic timber or stone-look surface. It’s suitable for all rooms including wet areas like bathrooms and laundries.
Is hybrid flooring waterproof?
Yes. Hybrid flooring is fully waterproof. Unlike laminate or timber, the core won’t swell or warp if water gets on it. This makes it suitable for kitchens, bathrooms, laundries, and living areas. Read our full guide on whether hybrid flooring is really waterproof for more detail.
What is the difference between hybrid flooring and laminate?
The main difference is water resistance. Standard laminate has a compressed wood fibre core that can swell when exposed to moisture, making it unsuitable for wet areas. Hybrid flooring has a waterproof composite core and vinyl wear layer, so it handles moisture without any issues. We do also stock a waterproof laminate range with a watertight HDF core, so if you love the laminate look but need something for a wetter area, that’s worth asking about too. Hybrid is also more dimensionally stable in temperature changes, which suits Canberra’s climate well. Take a look at our laminate flooring page to compare both options side by side.
Vinyl vs hybrid flooring, which is better?
It depends on the floor underneath and how much movement the space gets. Vinyl plank is thinner and more flexible, so it can show more imperfections in an uneven subfloor, while hybrid’s rigid core sits flatter and handles minor subfloor issues better. Vinyl plank is usually the cheaper option, hybrid tends to feel more solid underfoot and holds up better long term. When people compare vinyl vs hybrid flooring, it often comes down to budget versus how solid you want the floor to feel underfoot. Have a look at our vinyl flooring page to see which suits your space.
How long does hybrid flooring last?
Quality hybrid flooring typically lasts 20 to 30 years with normal care. Most products come with long manufacturer warranties. The wear layer thickness affects durability – thicker wear layers handle more foot traffic and last longer in busy areas.
Is hybrid flooring good for Canberra homes?
Yes. Hybrid flooring suits Canberra’s climate particularly well because it handles temperature changes better than timber or laminate. Canberra’s cold winters and hot summers cause floors to expand and contract – hybrid’s rigid composite core is engineered to stay stable through these changes. It’s a popular choice across Canberra homes for this reason. Visit our showroom or book a free measure and quote to find out what it might cost for your space.
Free Measure & Quote
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