What is Hybrid Flooring?

Hybrid flooring is a modern hard-flooring product designed to combine the best features of laminate and vinyl flooring.

It usually has a multi-layer construction, including:

• a durable wear layer on top for scratch and stain resistance

• a decorative layer that gives the timber or stone look

• a rigid core for stability and strength

• an attached acoustic underlay on many products for comfort and sound reduction

What makes hybrid flooring popular

Hybrid flooring is well known for being:

• Water resistant or waterproof in many ranges

• Durable and suitable for busy households

• Easy to maintain

• Comfortable underfoot compared with tiles

• Easy to install with click-lock systems on many products

Where it is commonly used

Hybrid flooring is often used in:

• living rooms

• bedrooms

• kitchens

• apartments

• investment properties

• light commercial spaces

Main advantages

Compared with traditional timber flooring, hybrid flooring is usually:

• more affordable

• more water resistant

• lower maintenance

• quicker to install

Things to watch

Not all hybrid flooring is the same. Quality can vary depending on:

• core density

• locking system

• wear layer thickness

• surface finish

• board size

• warranty

Also, the subfloor preparation is still very important. Even a good hybrid floor can have problems if the floor underneath is uneven or damp.

Hybrid flooring is a rigid floating floor that combines the durability, water resistance, and practicality of vinyl with the strength and appearance of timber-look flooring.