Best picks
The best flooring for every job
Side-by-side picks from the ranges we actually sell, judged on real specs — waterproofing, wear layer, thickness, acoustics, warranty and price per m².
Best Hybrid Flooring 2026
Seabreeze ($29.50/m²) is our top value pick with built-in acoustic underlay and heavy-commercial rating. Vista ($47.50/m²) leads on thickness and wear layer. Streamline ($42.50/m²) offers the widest colour range with a lifetime warranty. Haven ($58.50/m²) is best for underfoot comfort at 12mm. All are 100% waterproof and suitable for kitchens and wet areas.
See the picksBest Engineered Timber 2026
Sovereign Oak is our top pick — 56 colours, three thickness options and a 25-year warranty from $73.50/m². For best value try Grace from $68.50/m² (P3 slip rating, acoustic rating). Budget shoppers should consider Cascade Hickory from $80.50/m², while Laurent Herringbone suits pattern lovers from $111.50/m².
See the picksBest Laminate Floors 2026
Everline is our top pick — AC5 wear, herringbone option, P2 slip rating and 6-star acoustic from $47.50/m². Grandview suits heavy-commercial use from $47.50/m². Tidewater is a standout budget choice at $29.50/m² with P3 slip and acoustic underlay included. Everstone offers the broadest colour choice under $39/m². Fortitude tops the premium plank category with a lifetime warranty from $81.50/m².
See the picksBest Vinyl Plank 2026
The Coastline range is our top pick — 4.5mm thick with built-in underlay, P3 slip rating, AAAC acoustic rating and floating click install from $32.50/m². For pure value, Essential starts at $20.50/m². Sanctuary offers a mid-range direct-stick option at $23.50/m², while Odyssey steps up to 5mm thickness at $47.50/m² for demanding spaces.
See the picksBest Waterproof Flooring
The Seabreeze hybrid ($29.50/m²) is our top pick — 8mm thick, built-in acoustic underlay, P3 slip rating and heavy-commercial rating make it hard to beat at the price. Strong runners-up include Metro ($26.50/m²) for tight budgets, Streamline ($42.50/m²) for a lifetime warranty, and Sanctuary vinyl plank ($23.50/m²) for direct-stick wet areas.
See the picksBest Budget Flooring Picks
The Seabreeze hybrid at $29.50/m² is our top pick — fully waterproof, P3 slip-rated, heavy commercial rated, with built-in acoustic underlay. Close runners-up include Metro hybrid ($26.50/m²), Essential vinyl plank ($20.50/m²), and Terrain laminate ($24.50/m²), each offering strong specs at genuinely low prices.
See the picksBest Herringbone Flooring AU
The Laurent Herringbone (from $111.50/m²) is our top engineered timber pick for its large format and 25-year warranty. For best value, the Everline laminate (from $47.50/m²) delivers AC5 durability. The Empress Herringbone hybrid (from $50.50/m²) suits wet areas, while Meadowland engineered timber (from $64.50/m²) is the budget timber option.
See the picksBest Apartment Flooring
For most apartments, Vista hybrid ($47.50/m²) is our top pick — 10mm thick, fully waterproof, P3 slip-rated, 0.7mm wear layer and AAAC up to 6-star acoustic. Runner-ups: Seabreeze hybrid ($29.50/m²) for budget buyers, Grandview laminate ($47.50/m²) for AC5 durability, and Grace engineered timber ($68.50/m²) for a premium timber look.
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