FAQ On Hybrid Flooring & Installation – Part 1

What Is Hybrid Flooring?

Hybrid flooring is a new and state-of-art flooring product that brings the benefits of vinyl and laminate flooring in one place. It offers waterproofness of vinyl flooring combined with rigidity and scratch-resistance feature of laminate flooring. Thanks to cutting-edge technology now manufacturers can offer hybrid flooring a wide range of colours and styles at an affordable price.

Typically, hybrid flooring is made of four layers pressed or glued together to form a durable and stylish flooring:

Top Layer- This layer a high-quality coating made by a special manufacturing process to make the flooring water and scratch resistant and immune to impacts and stains.

Print Layer- Print layer is a decorative layer protected under the top coating that brings the flooring design and looks you want. Thanks to advanced printing technology hybrid flooring can very realistically imitate the look and feel of surfaces such as hardwood, stone, tiles, or concrete. You can also find some hybrid flooring that goes beyond the traditional design and offer innovative or fantastic patterns.

Core Layer- The core layer gives the hybrid flooring stability and the ability to withstand temperature changes. Generally, the core layer comes into two types. Stone Plastic Composite (SPC) is composed of limestone, polyvinyl chloride (PVC), and stabilisers while Wood Plastic Composite (WPC) is made of recycled wood and PVC. WPC Hybrid floorings are thicker, more durable, and comfortable but come at a higher price.

Underlayment- Most hybrid floorings come with an underlayment layer attached at the bottom.  Acoustic underlayment reduces sound, increases foot comfort, and eliminates the need for an additional underlayment.

What Are Advantages Of Hybrid Flooring?

Budget-friendly

Hybrid flooring brings the look and feel of more authentic flooring like hardwood and stone at a fraction of cost. In addition, hybrid flooring is installed as floating flooring. This means it can be installed over the existing which is particularly useful if you want to install temporary flooring for a rental home or change the look a feeling of your home. Not only that, floating flooring reduce the cost of preparation, installation and doesn’t need any expensive adhesive.

Trendy and fashionable

Hybrid flooring is very stylish and gives you the flexibility in choosing the pattern and style for the flooring. Like laminate flooring, hybrid flooring comes in a smooth or embossed finish and provides the texture and feeling of more expensive floorings such as timber and marble without the maintenance costs. It’s a great option if you want to bring the authentic look of natural timber without having to spend a lot of money.

Waterproof

Thanks to a hardcore and PVC infused core layer hybrid flooring is 100% waterproof. This means you don’t have to worry about the mess your kids or pets make and you can use hybrid flooring in every room of the house even those with high-moisture content like kitchen or laundry room.

Very Durable

Because of hard-wearing top coating hybrid flooring can withstand scratches and dents for decades. Hence, it’s the best option for homes with kids or pets. It’s the first recommendation for areas with high foot traffic.

Easy to maintain

Typically, you don’t need more than a regular mop or vacuum to keep your hybrid flooring in a good shape. But you need to clean up any abrasive, sand or dirt that can scratch the flooring. So, you can see that hybrid flooring maintenance is super-easy and low cost.

Comfortable

Hybrid flooring is one of the most comfortable flooring options. It provides excellent thermal insulation, reduces the flooring sound and provides a cosy and comfortable surface as you step on the flooring.

Repairable

Because hybrid flooring comes in the form of tiles, in the case of any damage you can easily unlock the tiles and replace them with a new one.