Your floor coverings play a major role in the overall aesthetic and feel of your home. At King Homes NSW, we offer a standard range of 12mm timber-look laminate floorboards with scotia or 450mm x 450mm cushion edge porcelain tiles, but we also understand you might be considering other options. Here’s a quick comparison of the most popular flooring types to help you decide:

Laminate

Pros: Affordable, scratch-resistant, and available in a wide range of timber-look finishes.
Cons: Can be noisy underfoot as it’s floating and can move and also isn’t waterproof, so not ideal for wet areas.

Hybrid

Pros: 100% waterproof, durable, and combines the best of laminate and vinyl. Great for families and high-traffic areas.
Cons: Typically more expensive per sqm than laminate, and requires a flat subfloor for best results. This means some floor levelling may be required.

Vinyl Planks

Pros: Budget-friendly, soft underfoot, and water-resistant. Easy to install and maintain.
Cons: Can dent or fade over time, and doesn’t have the same ‘feel’ as real timber.

Engineered Timber

Pros: Real timber veneer gives a premium, natural look. More stable than solid timber and can be sanded lightly.
Cons: Higher cost and less scratch-resistant than laminate or hybrid.

Ultimately, your flooring should suit both your lifestyle and design goals. Our Studio King team will walk you through the pros and cons to help you make the right decision for your home.