Hybrid flooring durability: Understanding the role of thickness, core layer and wear layer

Hybrid flooring is a cutting-edge flooring material that is rising in popularity. The next generation of hybrid flooring is dimensionally stable, extremely resilient, and suitable for interior waterproof installations, giving it an immediate appeal for modern housing, aged care, light commercial, and retail fit outs. However, not all hybrid floors are equal, and performance can vary between different products within the same category. In this respect, thickness if often used as an indicator for performance, durability and longevity—but is this really the right approach?

Hybrid Flooring Durability: Understanding the Role of Thickness, Core Layer and Wear Layer sets the record straight on whether floor thickness is the key factor in a hybrid floor’s overall durability. We explain why the wear layer and core layer are more important to a hybrid floor’s performance before discussing specific design considerations that will help designers and specifiers decide which floor thickness is best for their project.

For more than 20 years, Midas Timber has been supplying high-quality flooring products across the world. With a range that traverses timber, laminate, hybrid and carpet, Midas has been quick to build relationships with renowned designers and specifiers across the Australian market.

Download this whitepaper for a deeper understanding of the importance of thickness, core layer and wear layer when specifying a hybrid floor.