Hybrid vs Laminate Flooring Compared
Spotted Gum hybrid against Spotted Gum laminate: construction, underlay, thickness, acoustic results and price per m².
Comparing QLD Spotted Gum Hybrid Flooring 5+1.5mm with Spotted Gum Laminate Floors 12mm.
The main difference
What’s actually different?
QLD Spotted Gum has a printed timber look and clicks together. Spotted Gum has a printed timber look and clicks together. The main choice is the material. QLD Spotted Gum is 6.5mm thick and Spotted Gum 12mm.
AChoose QLD Spotted Gum if…
- You want a timber look without a real wood top layer.
- You want a lower board height: 6.5mm against 12mm.
- You want 1.5mm underlay already attached, for cushioning and softer footstep noise.
BChoose Spotted Gum if…
- You want a timber look without a real wood top layer.
- You want to spend less: $24.90 against $33.99 per m², about $189 less for a 20 m² room.
- You like wider boards with fewer joins: 1216 × 197mm against 1540 × 182mm.
Spotted Gum is 27% cheaper: $573 vs $761 for a 20 m² room (12 vs 10 boxes, with 10% extra for cuts). That is $24.90 vs $33.99 per m².
Side by side
| Feature | AQLD Spotted Gum | BSpotted Gum |
|---|---|---|
| Surface | Printed timber look | Printed timber look |
| Price per m²differs | $33.99 | $24.90 |
| Thicknessdiffers | 6.5mm (5mm + 1.5mm underlay) | 12mm |
| Fitting | Clicks together | Clicks together |
| Plank sizediffers | 1540 × 182mm | 1216 × 197mm |
| Acoustic ratingdiffers | 4-star test result | 4-star test result |
| Coverage per boxdiffers | 2.24 m² | 1.917 m² |
What to check before you decide
- Acoustic results depend on the tested floor, underlay and building setup. Get the report approved by your body corporate before buying.
- Check each installation guide for the required subfloor preparation, adhesive or underlay.
All specifications
| Feature | AQLD Spotted Gum | BSpotted Gum |
|---|---|---|
| Price per boxdiffers | $76.14 | $47.74 |
| Flooring typediffers | SPC Hybrid Flooring | 12mm Laminate flooring |
| Wear layerdiffers | 0.5mm protective layer | 0.5mm (AC4 abrasion rated) |
| Acoustic ratingdiffers | AAAC: 4 Star | L'nT,w: 47 | FIIC: 60 | AAAC: 4 Star | L'nT,w: 49 | FIIC: 59 (with 2mm foam underlay) |
| Slip rating | P3 | P3 |
| Style | Plank | Plank |
| Colour tone | Dark Tone | Not supplied |
| Surface treatment | UV Coating | UV Coating |
| Edge profile | 4-Sided Micro Bevel | 4-Sided Micro Bevel |
| Package detailsdiffers | Box size: 2.243m2 / 8 Boards Weight: 23kg | Box size: 1.917m2 / 8 Boards |
| Fire test resultdiffers | CHF Value 10.7kW/m2 | CHF Value 7.1kW/m2 |
Ready to order?
Enter your room size and we’ll work out the boxes for each floor. Flooring only: delivery, fitting and trims are extra.
AQLD Spotted Gum
$76.141 box · 2.24 m²
BSpotted Gum
$47.741 box · 1.92 m²
Prices and specifications use the current HFA catalogue. Missing details are marked “Not supplied”. Confirm installation requirements in the product guide.