Ask a Sydney renovator which floor lets them stop worrying about which room they’re in, and hybrid is usually the answer — it’s the only one of our three hard-flooring ranges that’s fully waterproof, kitchen to bathroom to laundry.
Each plank has a rigid core — either SPC (stone-polymer composite) or WPC (wood-polymer composite) — topped with a printed timber layer and a protective wear coating, and most of our ranges come with an acoustic underlay already attached.
Aspire, Hydroplank, Easi-Plank, Iconic and Lifestyle 12mm. Click through any range above for pricing.
Because it’s waterproof, hybrid is the one flooring type we’re comfortable recommending for every room in the house, including kitchens, bathrooms and laundries — rooms where our laminate and engineered timber ranges aren’t suitable. It can often be installed directly over sound, level existing tiles, a real advantage when pulling up old tiles would add cost and mess.
SPC (stone-polymer composite) is the denser, more rigid option — it handles heavy furniture and high-traffic areas without denting, and it’s what we recommend for most living areas and hallways. WPC (wood-polymer composite) has a softer, slightly cushioned feel underfoot and tends to be a little quieter, which some people prefer in bedrooms. Both are fully waterproof; the difference is entirely in feel and rigidity, not water resistance.
Hybrid needs very little upkeep: sweep or vacuum regularly to remove grit before it scratches the surface, and damp-mop with a manufacturer-approved hybrid cleaner when needed. Avoid steam mops — the heat and moisture can damage the wear layer over time — and skip wax-based or oil-based cleaners, which leave a dull film.
All five ranges are on display at Castle Hill and Belrose, including full room-sized displays so you can see how a floor reads at scale, not just as a small sample. Book a free measure and quote.
Is it really 100% waterproof? The plank itself is, yes — standing water at the edges should still be wiped up, but the core won’t swell or warp.
Can it go over existing tiles? In most cases, yes, provided they’re sound and level.
SPC or WPC — what’s the difference? SPC is denser and more rigid; WPC is softer and quieter underfoot.
Does hybrid flooring need underlay? Most of our ranges come with an acoustic pad already attached, so a separate underlay usually isn’t needed — ask in-store if your subfloor is concrete.
Is hybrid flooring pet-friendly? Yes — the wear layer resists scratches from claws, and spills wipe up without staining.
How long does hybrid flooring last? With normal use, 15–25 years depending on the range and wear layer thickness.
