Best engineered timber flooring in Australia (2026)
Written by the WFA flooring team · Updated June 2026
Quick answer
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.
| Pick | Range | From /m² |
|---|---|---|
| Best overall engineered oak | Sovereign Oak | $73.50 |
| Best value with acoustic and slip specs | Grace | $68.50 |
| Best budget click-lock plank | Cascade Hickory | $80.50 |
| Best herringbone pattern range | Laurent Herringbone | $111.50 |
| Best specified mid-range option | Terra Firma | $89.50 |
| Best premium wide-board plank | Sovereign Select Oak | $130.50 |
How we chose: We assessed every range on verified specs only: thickness and wear-layer depth, waterproofing rating, slip rating (P3), acoustic certification (AAAC), warranty length, colour choice, available board sizes, installation method flexibility and price per m². No invented reviews, awards or testimonials were used.
#1 · Best overall engineered oak
Sovereign Oak Engineered timber
from $73.50/m² · 56 colours
With 56 colour options, three thickness profiles (up to 21/6mm), two wide board sizes and a 25-year warranty, Sovereign Oak is the most versatile engineered timber in the WFA range. The glueless click-lock system suits most DIY renovators, and the UV matte lacquer finish keeps it looking contemporary. From $73.50/m² it also delivers strong value for the spec.
- Largest colour range — 56 options
- Three thickness options including a robust 21/6mm profile
- 25-year warranty with competitive from-price of $73.50/m²
- Interior dry areas only — not suitable for wet zones
- No listed slip or acoustic rating
- Thickness
- 14/2mm, 15/4mm, 21/6mm
- Board size
- 190 x 1900mm, 220 x 2200mm
- Water
- Interior dry areas
- Warranty
- 25 year
#2 · Best value with acoustic and slip specs
Grace Engineered timber
from $68.50/m² · 14 colours
Grace is the most affordable range in this guide at a flat $68.50/m², yet it's one of the few with independently listed specs: a 7-coat UV lacquer wear layer, P3 slip rating and AAAC acoustic rating up to 6 star. It also comes in both plank and herringbone patterns and suits light commercial use — rare at this price point.
- Lowest from-price in this guide — $68.50/m²
- P3 slip rating and AAAC acoustic rating up to 6 star listed
- Available in both plank and herringbone; suits light commercial
- Waterproof rating listed as 'No' — moisture-sensitive subfloors need care
- Residential warranty only (no 25-year figure stated)
- Thickness
- 14/3mm
- Board size
- 1900 x 190mm, 600 x 125mm
- Wear layer / finish
- 7-coat UV lacquer
- Water
- No
- Acoustic
- AAAC up to 6 star
- Warranty
- Residential
#3 · Best budget click-lock plank
Cascade Hickory Engineered timber
from $80.50/m² · 12 colours
Cascade Hickory is a straightforward 14/2mm click-lock plank at a flat $80.50/m² with 12 colour choices and a 25-year warranty. It offers a genuine hickory timber look at an accessible price. The 189 x 1900mm board size is a practical standard format, and the UV matte lacquer finish is consistent with pricier ranges in the line-up.
- Flat $80.50/m² price — no range premium to navigate
- 25-year warranty
- UV matte lacquer finish matches higher-priced ranges
- Thinner 14/2mm profile — less scope for sanding back
- Interior dry areas only; no slip or acoustic data listed
- Thickness
- 14/2mm
- Board size
- 189 x 1900mm
- Water
- Interior dry areas
- Warranty
- 25 year
#4 · Best herringbone pattern range
Laurent Herringbone Engineered timber
from $111.50/m² · 21 colours
Laurent Herringbone delivers the classic herringbone lay in 21 colours across two thickness profiles (15/4mm and 21/6mm) and two board sizes. The 25-year warranty and glueless click-lock install make it more accessible than glue-down herringbone products. At from $111.50/m² it carries a pattern premium, but the format choice and warranty back the price up.
- 21 colours — widest herringbone colour selection in the WFA range
- Two thickness profiles including 21/6mm for extra stability
- Glueless click-lock keeps DIY installation realistic
- From $111.50/m² — pattern premium over standard plank ranges
- Interior dry areas only; no listed acoustic or slip data
- Thickness
- 15/4mm, 21/6mm
- Board size
- 190 x 1900mm, 220 x 2200mm
- Water
- Interior dry areas
- Warranty
- 25 year
#5 · Best specified mid-range option
Terra Firma Engineered timber
from $89.50/m² · 14 colours
Terra Firma sits at a flat $89.50/m² and is one of only two ranges here to list both a defined veneer thickness (3mm) and a 7-coat UV lacquer wear layer alongside a P3 slip rating and AAAC acoustic rating up to 6 star. The ABCD grade adds natural character. Available as plank and herringbone, with floating or direct-stick installation.
- 3mm veneer and 7-coat lacquer both explicitly stated
- P3 slip rating and AAAC acoustic rating up to 6 star
- Plank and herringbone patterns; floating or direct-stick install
- Waterproof rating listed as 'No'
- Residential warranty only — no 25-year figure stated
- Thickness
- 14/3mm
- Board size
- 1900 x 190mm, 600 x 127mm
- Wear layer / finish
- 3mm veneer · 7-coat UV lacquer
- Water
- No
- Acoustic
- AAAC up to 6 star
- Warranty
- Residential
#6 · Best premium wide-board plank
Sovereign Select Oak Engineered timber
from $130.50/m² · 10 colours
Sovereign Select Oak steps up to a tighter, curated 10-colour edit in the widest board formats available (up to 220 x 2200mm) and the thickest profile in the range (21/6mm). The 25-year warranty and UV matte lacquer finish are consistent, and from $130.50/m² it sits firmly in premium territory — suited to larger, open-plan spaces where wide boards have visual impact.
- Up to 220 x 2200mm board — widest format in the WFA engineered range
- 21/6mm thickness profile available for maximum stability
- 25-year warranty with UV matte lacquer finish
- Only 10 colours — most limited palette in the guide
- From $130.50/m² is a significant step up from entry-level ranges
- Thickness
- 15/4mm, 21/6mm
- Board size
- 190 x 1900mm, 220 x 2200mm
- Water
- Interior dry areas
- Warranty
- 25 year
What to check before you buy engineered timber flooring
Thickness matters more than it looks on paper. A 21/6mm board (total thickness 21mm, 6mm oak veneer) can typically be sanded and refinished at least once, extending its life considerably. A 14/2mm board is thinner overall and has a shallower veneer — it's still genuine timber on top, but has less scope for future restoration. Check the thickness spec carefully rather than just the total board depth.
Slip and acoustic ratings are not listed for every range in this guide — and that's honest, not an oversight. If you're going into an apartment building, check your strata or building requirements for acoustic underlay and minimum AAAC star ratings. Ranges like Grace and Terra Firma have AAAC ratings up to 6 star listed, which may help meet body-corporate requirements. For slippery-surface concerns, P3 is the minimum rating recommended in wet-area-adjacent spaces. All engineered timber on this page is rated for interior dry areas only — none is suitable for bathrooms or outdoors.
How to buy engineered timber flooring online from WFA
Every product page on the Wholesale Floors Australia website includes a box calculator that factors in your recommended waste allowance and rounds up to full boxes — you can't buy partial boxes, so accurate measurements matter. There's also a free multi-room Room Planner tool and a live freight calculator so you know your delivered cost before you commit. Engineered timber is among the heavier flooring categories, so freight costs for large orders can be meaningful — worth checking early.
Payment works a little differently here to most online shops: your card is authorised at checkout but only charged after WFA confirms stock and exact freight, usually within 48 hours. First-time buyers can open a free account for 5% off. If you're in Sydney and want to avoid freight altogether, free click-and-collect is available from the depot at 24-27 Crescent Street, Holroyd NSW 2142 (near Merrylands and Parramatta), Monday to Friday 8am–4pm, with orders typically ready within about 24 hours. WFA is a supply-only business — they don't install, so you'll need to arrange your own trade for that part of the job.
Answers
Common questions
- What is the cheapest engineered timber flooring at Wholesale Floors Australia?
- The lowest from-price across WFA's engineered timber range is Grace at $68.50/m², followed by Sovereign Oak from $73.50/m² and Cascade Hickory at $80.50/m². All prices are per m² for supply only and are sold by the full box. Use the box calculator on each product page to get an accurate total for your area.
- Is engineered timber flooring suitable for kitchens or bathrooms?
- None of the engineered timber ranges at WFA are rated for wet areas like bathrooms or laundries. Most are listed for 'interior dry areas'. Two ranges — Grace and Terra Firma — are listed as waterproof 'No', meaning extra care is needed around moisture. For kitchens (which are dry underfoot most of the time), engineered timber is generally acceptable, but check with the specific product's technical data sheet.
- Can I install engineered timber flooring myself?
- Most of the ranges in this guide use a glueless click-lock system, which is DIY-friendly if you're comfortable with basic flooring installation and have a suitable subfloor. Crown Oak, Seaside Oak and Heritage Hickory offer a glue-down or floating option, while Grace and Terra Firma support both floating and direct-stick methods. WFA is a supply-only business and does not provide installation services.
- How does freight work for engineered timber ordered from WFA?
- Freight is weight-based and calculated live at checkout using your postcode. The minimum delivered charge is $97.14 (incl. fuel levy and GST). As a guide, around 30 m² of hybrid flooring at roughly 380 kg costs about $197 delivered — engineered timber weights will vary. Sydney Metro and Newcastle typically arrive in 1–3 business days; interstate orders take 4–7 business days. Free click-and-collect is available from Holroyd NSW.