Central Coast Home & Lifestyle Summer 2025

What is the best flooring - Laminate, Bamboo or Timber?

E ach has advantages and your choice will depend on what you are looking to achieve. For some a quick revamp prior to selling; for some durability to survive beach sand, children and pets; for others a stylish finish to their new home. Choosing the right flooring may require a discussion with an experienced professional and a visit to a good showroom. Putting samples down in your home is also valuable to ensure it looks good 'on-site'. So, what are the qualities of each option? Laminate flooring is made of the same material as kitchen bench tops, but is substantially harder, making it extremely resistant to scratching. This is the most cost effective and options range from budget 7mm boards to 12mm realistic Aussie Colours. You cannot re-sand a laminate floor and in 20-25 years’ time you will lift and replace it. Strand woven bamboo is created by compressing bamboo fibers under high pressure to form the hardest of any flooring in Australia. Pre-finished with 6 layers of ceramic varnish gives a highly durable surface, resistant to household and commercial traffic. Available in semi gloss or matt finish, it comes in 20+ different colours. Bamboo is considered an environmentally sound choice and is highly sustainable. It is generally cheaper than engineered timber options but avoid thin boards (less than 14mm) from one off suppliers. Mostly made in China, quality is not consistent across providers. Engineered timber has a 'dress' layer of

timber that allows the floor to be sanded back several times. The product is extremely dimensionally stable (doesn't warp or twist), can be laid immediately and is easy to keep clean. Like bamboo, engineered timber comes pre finished and ready to walk on. Impact resistance depends on the species of wood. Being a natural material there is usually a wider range of features and colour ranges in floorboards, so don't rely on a single small sample to give you the full picture. Choices include Australian managed forest hardwood species such as Blackbutt and Spotted Gum etc, as well as plantation sourced species like Kempas and Merbeau. In any species you have a choice of length and width of the timber strips and the cost falls between 1 strip (longer wider boards), 2 strip and 3 strip (shorter narrower boards). It is a more cost-effective option than solid timber with more advantages. At Proflooring Umina We specialise in quality Oak, Timber &

Call now for a FREE measure and quote or enquire about DIY. Proflooring Umina - Open Mon. to Friday 9am – 5pm, Saturday 9am – 2pm Come visit our showroom - 256 West Street Umina Beach Ph: 4342 6666

Laminate flooring. Each bring their own unique strengths and beauty based on specific colours and wood species. Your selection will depend on an array of factors and we’re here to help you find the best fit for you. Alternatives may include Bamboo or Cork.

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