Real timber wears in, not out — and engineered flooring is the only one of our three hard-flooring ranges built to be sanded back and refinished, rather than ripped up and replaced.
That layered core also solves the problem that keeps solid timber out of a lot of Sydney homes: movement. A single board of solid hardwood expands and contracts with humidity enough to cause real problems in a coastal climate that swings between a wet summer and a dry winter. Engineered timber’s cross-layered core resists that movement, so it stays flatter and more stable across the seasons in both our Castle Hill and Belrose catchments.
Prestige Oak and Village at the classic end, through De Marque, Pronto and Select Australian Timber, to the Hardwood Collection and Fiddleback Engineered Australian Hardwood for a genuine local species look in Spotted Gum and Blackbutt. Click through any range above for pricing, board sizes and finishes.
Living rooms, bedrooms, hallways and dining areas — anywhere the floor stays dry. It is not waterproof, so we don’t recommend it for bathrooms or laundries; our separate hybrid flooring range is the better fit for those rooms. It installs as a floating floor over most subfloors, and some ranges can also be glued or nailed down.
Our engineered range spans light European-style oaks through to darker Australian hardwood looks in Spotted Gum and Blackbutt. Wider boards (200mm+) read as more contemporary and show off the grain; narrower boards suit more traditional interiors. Matte and satin finishes are both available across most ranges — matte hides everyday marks better, satin gives a slightly richer sheen. Ask in-store to see full-size samples of each before deciding; small swatches don’t show how a floor reads across a whole room.
Sweep or vacuum regularly with a hard-floor setting (no beater bar, which can scratch the finish), and damp-mop occasionally with a manufacturer-approved timber floor cleaner — never a wet mop or steam mop, which can damage the timber surface over time. Use felt pads under furniture legs and avoid rugs with rubber or latex backing, which can discolour the finish. Direct, sustained sunlight will gradually change the colour of any timber floor, so curtains or blinds in north-facing rooms help keep the colour even over time.
Every range is on display at our Castle Hill and Belrose showrooms. Book a free measure and quote and we’ll bring samples to you if that’s easier.
How many times can it be refinished? Most ranges allow one to two light sandings over their life.
Is it suitable for Sydney’s humidity? Yes — that’s specifically what the layered core is designed for.
Can it go over a concrete slab? Yes, provided the slab is properly cured and moisture-tested first.
What’s the difference between engineered and solid timber? Solid timber is one piece of wood all the way through and can be refinished many more times, but it moves more with humidity. Engineered timber has a real timber surface over a stable layered core, so it moves less and suits Sydney’s climate better, at the cost of fewer refinishes.
Does engineered timber fade in sunlight? Yes, gradually, like any natural timber product — this is normal and not a fault. Rotating rugs and using window coverings in direct-sun rooms slows it down.
Can I install it myself? Some of our click-lock ranges are suitable for a confident DIYer, but we generally recommend professional installation — it protects your warranty and avoids the gaps or squeaks that come from an uneven subfloor.
