Laminate vs Vinyl Plank Flooring Compared
Spotted Gum laminate against glue-down vinyl plank: construction, fitting, thickness and price per m².
Comparing Spotted Gum Laminate Floors 12mm with Spotted Gum Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring 4.5mm.
The main difference
What’s actually different?
Spotted Gum laminate has a printed timber look and clicks together. Spotted Gum vinyl has a printed timber look and is glued down. The main choice is the material and how it is fitted. Spotted Gum laminate is 12mm thick and Spotted Gum vinyl 4.5mm.
AChoose Spotted Gum laminate if…
- You want a timber look without a real wood top layer.
- You want to spend less: $24.90 against $35.00 per m², about $208 less for a 20 m² room.
- You prefer boards that click together.
BChoose Spotted Gum vinyl if…
- You want a timber look without a real wood top layer.
- You have planned for glue-down installation and floor preparation.
- You want a lower board height: 4.5mm against 12mm.
Spotted Gum laminate is 29% cheaper: $573 vs $781 for a 20 m² room (12 vs 8 boxes, with 10% extra for cuts). That is $24.90 vs $35.00 per m².
Side by side
| Feature | ASpotted Gum laminate | BSpotted Gum vinyl |
|---|---|---|
| Surface | Printed timber look | Printed timber look |
| Price per m²differs | $24.90 | $35.00 |
| Thicknessdiffers | 12mm | 4.5mm |
| Fittingdiffers | Clicks together | Glued down |
| Plank sizediffers | 1216 × 197mm | 1524 × 228.6mm |
| Acoustic rating | 4-star test result | Not supplied |
| Coverage per boxdiffers | 1.917 m² | 2.79 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 | ASpotted Gum laminate | BSpotted Gum vinyl |
|---|---|---|
| Price per boxdiffers | $47.74 | $97.65 |
| Flooring typediffers | 12mm Laminate flooring | 4.5mm Vinyl Flooring |
| Wear layerdiffers | 0.5mm (AC4 abrasion rated) | 0.5mm protective layer |
| Acoustic rating | AAAC: 4 Star | L'nT,w: 49 | FIIC: 59 (with 2mm foam underlay) | Not supplied |
| Slip rating | P3 | Not supplied |
| Style | Plank | Plank |
| Colour tone | Not supplied | Mid Tone |
| Surface treatment | UV Coating | UV Coating |
| Edge profilediffers | 4-Sided Micro Bevel | Square edge |
| Package detailsdiffers | Box size: 1.917m2 / 8 Boards | Box size: 2.79m2 / 8 Boards |
| Fire test resultdiffers | CHF Value 7.1kW/m2 | CHF 9.4 kW/m² (AS ISO 9239.1) |
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.
ASpotted Gum laminate
$47.741 box · 1.92 m²
BSpotted Gum vinyl
$97.651 box · 2.79 m²
No free sample for this floor.
Prices and specifications use the current HFA catalogue. Missing details are marked “Not supplied”. Confirm installation requirements in the product guide.