Hybrid vs laminate vs engineered timber — which is right for your room
A clear breakdown of where each performs best, what they cost, and what to expect over a 10-year lifetime in a typical Australian home.
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High-Performance Laminate
Laminate.
Natural beauty. Made to live on.
Nature created the inspiration. Technology removed the limitations.
Advanced digital printing captures every grain, knot and tonal shift with incredible clarity. High-performance wear layers take on the demands of everyday life, while superior water resistance ensures spills, splashes and accidents have nowhere to hide.
This is laminate re-engineered by The Flooring Lab. More authentic. More resilient. More advanced in every layer.
Bring on the kids. Bring on the pets. Bring on life.
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All Laminate Articles →Articles for considered choices.
Wear ratings, waterproofing, sustainability — practical writing for people specifying laminate for their home or project.
Understanding AC ratings on laminate flooring
AC1 to AC5 — what each rating actually means in real-world wear, and which rating fits your space.
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BIM, CAD, and Revit files for The Flooring Lab range
Where to download our spec packs, materials libraries, and standardised cut sheets — and how to integrate them into your project.
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Slip resistance R-ratings — wet-area specification for designers
AS 4586 testing explained, R9 to R13 ratings in plain language, and how to specify confidently for kitchens, bathrooms, hospitality, and aged care.
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Laminate for commercial — Class 33 specification guide
AC ratings, fire compliance under AS 1530.3, warranty terms for commercial use, and when laminate is the right call vs. hybrid.
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