If you have recently purchased a home and you plan to change the flooring, you have come to the right place, as we take a closer look at the various flooring choices available in Australia. From seasoned hardwood to laminated flooring and everything in between, can be found at the showrooms of leading timber flooring suppliers.
- Seasoned hardwood – The ultimate in luxury flooring, a local species such as Jarrah is perfect and you can experience the look and feel at any of the timber flooring stores in Torquay while also getting a quote that includes installation. Hardwood flooring lasts at least 25 years; longer if you give it some TLC and re-sanding every 5 years keeps the grain looking good. Yes, hardwood flooring requires maintenance to retain that elegant look, with revarnishing every few years to maintain protection.
- Engineered timber – If you love hardwood but have a limited budget, engineered timber is the ideal choice; easy to install and maintain, the planks are tongue & groove ensuring a smooth finish. Not only is engineered timber durable and elegant, it is also affordable, which makes engineered timber a very attractive proposition. A wide range of finishes ensures that your decor colours and textures are matched. This is the most popular of all flooring materials, due to its elegant look and low price. A couple of flatweave rugs would add some depth and texture to any room.
- Luxury vinyl tiles – Known simply as LVT, this is a product that looks good, had top end durability and is very affordable. Stunning finishes due to the hi-resolution digital images that are inset under the protective membrane. This type of flooring can be installed on any substrate and it is maintenance free, with life-like stone, slate and timber designs. If you would like a quote for your home, start with a Google search to find leading Australian timber suppliers and with room dimensions, a staff member can give you a ballpark figure that includes installation. The product is also available in plank form, which many people prefer and we recommend you let the supplier carry out the installation.
- Hybrid flooring – If you take the best properties of laminate and vinyl, you come up with hybrid flooring; like most composite materials, hybrid flooring does not require any maintenance and it is remarkably durable and 100% resistant to liquids.
- Laminate flooring – This material has been around for a few decades and with some developmental changes, laminate flooring is still one of the cheapest options out there. It can be installed on any substrate or with a soft underlay.
As you can see, there are quite a few materials that make for excellent residential flooring and Google can take you to a leading timber showroom near your home. Whether you live in Sydney, Perth or Melbourne, if you want to see the product in a real-life setting, take a drive and don’t forget to measure up the home, then you can get an accurate quote.
