Hybrid Flooring

Reinvent Your Space with Carpet Court’s Hybrid Flooring

Hybrid flooring is transforming Australian homes. This innovative flooring solution combines the best of both worlds—the beauty of natural materials with the resilience of modern technology. Durable, versatile, and available in a range of stunning styles, hybrid flooring is perfect for busy households. At Carpet Court, we can help you find the ideal hybrid floor to suit your lifestyle and budget.

Top Reasons to Opt for Hybrid Flooring

Hybrid flooring is well-known for its exceptional features that cater perfectly to the demands of Australian homes:

• Exceptional Durability: Built with a tough wear layer, hybrid flooring withstands the demands of everyday life, from playful pets to busy households. This high-quality flooring solution is designed to last.
• Scratch-Resistant Surface: Maintain your floor's pristine look with its superior scratch-resistant yet pet-friendly surface.
• Low Maintenance: Enjoy easy upkeep with hybrid flooring. Regular sweeping and occasional mopping are all you need to keep your floors looking their best.

With its combination of style and practicality, hybrid is the perfect flooring for the modern Australian lifestyle.

Different Types of Hybrid Flooring

Hybrid flooring comes in various types, each with unique characteristics. The main types are differentiated by their core material, which affects their properties and suitability for different applications.

• WPC (Wood Plastic Composite): Combines the best of wood and plastic, offering comfort and resilience.
• SPC (Stone Plastic Composite): Known for its stability and density, this SPC hybrid features a rigid core that handles heavy foot traffic with ease.
• IPC (Isocore Plastic Composite): Lightweight yet durable, ideal for areas with moderate use.
• EPC (Expanded Plastic Composite): Offers enhanced flexibility and absorption properties.
• MGO (Magnesium Oxide): Incorporates PVC in its composition, providing exceptional fire resistance and thermal properties.

Each type brings unique benefits, guaranteeing there’s a perfect match for every home.

Hybrid Flooring Styles to Upgrade Your Home

Hybrid flooring offers a wide array of styles to complement any interior design. From classic to contemporary, you'll find the perfect look to transform your home.

Wood-look Styles

• Australian Hardwoods: Features replicas of native species such as blackbutt and spotted gum, offering the unique grain patterns and colours of these beloved woods with the durability of hybrid flooring.
• Classic Oak: Delivers the timeless appeal of natural oak in a hybrid format, available in a variety of shades and finishes to match any interior design.
• Versatile Timber Looks: Provides a broad selection of wood appearances from various species, combining the aesthetic of traditional timber with the practical advantages of hybrid technology.

With its diverse range of styles, hybrid flooring offers endless possibilities for your home.

Installing and Maintaining Your Hybrid Flooring

Installing Carpet Court's hybrid flooring is straightforward, thanks to innovative features like the click system and locking system. While DIY installation is possible with these floating floor designs, we recommend professional installation by our experts to guarantee the best results, especially for complex patterns like herringbone and chevron.

Maintaining your hybrid flooring is just as easy. Regular sweeping and occasional mopping are sufficient to keep your floors looking new. To maintain the longevity and beauty of your flooring, use suitable underlay and proper care, making it a lasting addition to your home.

Best Places to Install Hybrid Flooring in Your Home

Hybrid flooring's versatility makes it a great option for virtually any room in your home. Its durability and water resistance make it particularly well-suited to areas that experience high foot traffic or moisture.

• Kitchens: Hybrid flooring can handle the spills and splashes of busy kitchens with ease.
• Living Areas: Create a stylish and welcoming space in your living room or family room with the beauty of hybrid flooring.
• Hallways and Entryways: These high-traffic areas are no match for hybrid flooring's resilience.

With its ability to withstand the demands of busy households, hybrid flooring offers both practicality and style throughout your home.

How Hybrid Flooring Stacks Up Against Other Types

Hybrid flooring offers a compelling combination of benefits, making it a strong contender in the world of flooring. But how does it compare to other popular types of flooring?

• Timber Flooring: While timber flooring offers timeless beauty, hybrid flooring provides comparable aesthetics with enhanced durability and water resistance. Timber flooring may be more suitable for those seeking a truly natural product with higher maintenance requirements.
• Laminate Flooring: Hybrid flooring combines water-resistant properties and durability, making it well-suited for various spaces, including those exposed to moisture. However, laminate flooring remains a good flooring option for budget-conscious projects in drier areas of the home.
• Vinyl Flooring: Both hybrid and vinyl flooring offer excellent water resistance. However, hybrid flooring generally provides greater stability and a more rigid feel underfoot. Luxury vinyl plank flooring can be a good alternative when a high degree of flexibility is required.

Ultimately, the best flooring option depends on your individual needs and preferences. Hybrid flooring stands out as a versatile and high-performing option for modern living.

Can You Install Hybrid Flooring Over Old Floors?

You can install hybrid flooring over old floors, provided the subfloor is smooth, stable, and free of moisture issues. This flexibility makes hybrid flooring an ideal pick for renovations. The embossed surface of hybrid flooring can effectively mask minor imperfections beneath. Always make sure the existing flooring is well-prepared to achieve the best results.

Start Your Flooring Project with Carpet Court

Want to transform your home with the beauty and durability of hybrid flooring? With over 200 Carpet Court stores across Australia—from Sydney and Melbourne to QLD and NSW—finding the perfect floor is easier than ever. Visit your nearest showroom to experience our extensive flooring range firsthand, or browse our selection online.

Our friendly team can answer your questions, provide expert advice, and even arrange a free measure and quote at your home. We also offer free samples so you can find the perfect match for your style. Don't hesitate to check out our FAQs or contact us for more information.

At Carpet Court, we offer much more than just flooring. You'll also find a wide selection of carpets, curtains, blinds, and rugs to complete your home transformation. We offer competitive warranties and are committed to helping you create the home of your dreams!

Choosing Hybrid Flooring in Australia

If you love the look and feel of real timber flooring but are worried about the effort that goes into caring for a hardwood floor, take a look at what some experts are calling, "the flooring of the future" - hybrid flooring. This evolution in flooring combines the aesthetic beauty of timber floors with the best characteristics of laminate and vinyl flooring and can be used in all areas of the home. At Carpet Court, we offer a beautiful selection of hybrid flooring in a wide range of colours, to suit all styles of Australian homes.

With so many options, it can be difficult to pick the perfect match. You'll need to consider some important factors before making a final decision, including:

1. Style - Our hybrid flooring is available in new, modern and traditional styles. 
2. Board Size - Hybrid flooring comes in different widths, lengths and thicknesses which will impact the overall appearance and feel of the room. 
3. Look and Colour - We've got a stunning range of colours that accurately mimic the natural beauty of real timber floorboards, including light, medium, dark, warm and cool colours. We also offer an exciting range that imitates popular tile designs such as marble, stone and terrazzo.
4. Species - You can choose from an incredible assortment of tree species, including Blackbutt, Spotted Gum and Natural Oak, that capture the different tones and patterns of their real-life inspiration.
5. Brand Name - When choosing hybrid flooring, you need a brand you can trust to provide quality products that last. Carpet Court are leaders in providing exceptional flooring solutions for Australian homes and have a range of hybrid flooring options that are durable, low maintenance and stylish to elevate any room to the next level.

Benefits of Hybrid Flooring

Hybrid flooring is taking off in Australia and all around the globe for a good reason. Not only is it an incredibly beautiful flooring option for any home, it comes with a number of major benefits that are making it a popular choice for many homeowners. These benefits include:

1. Affordability - As a floating floor, hybrid flooring can be installed directly over your existing floor to save money. They're easy to put together and eliminate any need for preparation, gluing or installation costs.
2. Durability - With a hard-wearing topcoat, this flooring is dent and scratch resistant which makes it perfect for high-traffic areas that are prone to wear and tear.
3. Fade Resistant - These floors have a UV resistant topcoat which means that they won't fade in bright areas and will keep looking new for many years.
4. Easy Maintenance - Hybrid floors are easy to clean as there are no gaps in between the boards for dirt to build up. Their water resistance also ensures easy clean up after household spills and accidents.
5. Acoustic Sound - Most hybrid floors have an acoustic underlay built-in underneath that makes sounds softer and more muted while increasing the comfort of walking on them.
6. Warranty - All of our flooring range is covered under warranty so you can buy and install them with complete peace of mind.

Features of Hybrid Flooring

Hybrid flooring combines the water-resistant nature of luxury vinyl planks with the strength and durability of laminate flooring to deliver an innovative product that looks and feels like real timbe flooring.

There are some key features that go into making the layers of a hybrid floor. 

First, there's the top layer which has a scratch, dent, stain, water and UV resistant coating. Next is the print layer which can accurately replicate the beautiful design and colour of real wood, tile, marble and more.

A core board is then used to provide strength, typically followed with an acoustic underlay to dampen sound and provide ultimate comfort.

WPC, SPC, IPC, EPC and MGO - Understand the Differences

Hybrid floors come in many different flooring types – WPC, SPC, IPC, EPC and MGO.

SPC stands for Stone Plastic Composite floorboards which have a core composition made of limestone and PVC. This flooring is highly durable and so easy to clean, it is perfect for low maintenance living.

WPC is a Wood Plastic Composite that is crafted from recycled wood and PVC. These floors ensure underfoot comfort and have excellent acoustic properties.

IPC is an Infused Polymer Core, which is tough and silica free. This technology protects against the airborne crystalline silica that can negatively impact the health and wellbeing of our customers.

EPC is an Engineered Plastic Core, which creates increased stability and is well suited to high-traffic areas of the home or office.

MGO is a Reinforced Mineral Core made of Magnesium Oxide which is a strong yet highly lightweight material. This flooring is ideal for high-density areas as it is resistant to mould, mildew and harmful bacteria.

Durability of Hybrid Flooring

When you choose hybrid flooring at Carpet Court, you'll be getting a high-quality, hard flooring solution that can withstand all of the bumps, dents and scratches that are common in a busy household or office. 

With rigid core technology, hybrid floors are expertly manufactured to resist most wear and tear caused by heavy furniture, foot traffic, kids, pets and more. It also holds up against stains and UV light, making it the perfect option for any home or business.

Hybrid Flooring Can Be Installed Over Sub-Flooring

Hybrid flooring is a floating floor that can go directly over a subfloor to save time and money. You'll need to ensure the subfloor is flat and smooth before installing. If your subfloor is suffering from some wear and tear, hybrid floorboards will be able to conceal any imperfections without dents coming through.

Installing Hybrid Flooring

A hybrid floor is very easy to install which makes it a popular choice for DIY home builders. It uses a click and lock method that allow you to lay down hybrid planks without the need for any adhesives. Simply remove any unsuitable current flooring and slide the planks together until they click. You many need to tap gently with a rubber mallet to get them to fit and lock together securely.