Is vinyl flooring waterproof?

Yes — genuinely, all the way through. Vinyl is fully synthetic, so unlike laminate (timber-based core) or even hybrid (water resistant, but floating), there's nothing in the board that can absorb water, swell or warp. Standing water, steamy rooms and daily splashes are all within its comfort zone.

Can vinyl flooring go in bathrooms?

Yes — and it's the only floor we sell that we recommend for bathrooms. Floating floors have unsecured joins that water will eventually find, which is why we never market hybrid or laminate for wet areas. Glue-down vinyl is different: every plank is adhered to the subfloor, so there's nowhere for moisture to get underneath.

What's the difference between vinyl and hybrid flooring?

Construction and install. Hybrid has a rigid stone-composite core and clicks together as a floating floor — faster to lay and more DIY-friendly. Vinyl is flexible and glued directly to the subfloor — quieter, softer, lower-profile, and safe in bathrooms where floating floors aren't. Vinyl is also the cheaper of the two per square metre.

How is vinyl flooring installed?

It's a glue-down floor: planks are set into vinyl adhesive spread over a smooth, clean, dry subfloor, then the floor is kept free of foot traffic for 24–28 hours while the adhesive cures. Subfloor prep matters more than anything else. A confident DIYer can manage it, but this is the floor where professional installation is most worth paying for.

Is vinyl flooring durable enough for pets and kids?

Very much so. The 0.5mm wear layer on our vinyl is commercial grade — the same spec used in shops and offices — so claws, toys and foot traffic are what it's built for. It's also P3 slip-rated, softer underfoot than rigid boards, and completely unbothered by water bowls and accidents. The whole range carries a lifetime domestic warranty.

How do you clean vinyl flooring?

Keep it simple: a soft broom or vacuum for daily dust, and a damp mop with a pH-neutral cleaner for a weekly once-over. The one rule: no steam mops or steam cleaners — heat is the enemy of the adhesive, not the water. Spills can wait until you get to them; the floor doesn't care.

Should I choose 2.5mm or 4.5mm vinyl?

Both share the same 0.5mm commercial wear layer and lifetime domestic warranty, so durability is identical — the difference is feel and price. The 4.5mm board is more substantial and forgiving of tiny subfloor imperfections, and comes in 18 colours. The 2.5mm board is our sharpest-priced floor at $21/m² and sits lower, which can help with door clearances. For most homes we'd say 4.5mm; for rentals and tight budgets the 2.5mm is hard to beat.

Do you offer free samples of vinyl flooring?

Unfortunately not — vinyl is the one range we can't send free samples for. If you're stuck between colours, call or text us on 0406 304 357 and we'll talk you through the ranges, tones and closest matches to the samples we do offer in our other floors.