Plank vs Herringbone Hybrid Flooring Compared
The same Blackbutt hybrid as planks or herringbone: board size, coverage per box, cutting allowance and price per m².
Comparing Natural Blackbutt SPC Hybrid Floorboards 7.5+2mm with Natural Blackbutt SPC Hybrid Floorboards Herringbone 7.5+2mm.
The main difference
What’s actually different?
Both are hybrid. The listed differences are plank size (1820x228mm against 630x126mm), style (Planks against Herringbone) and package details (Box size: 1.66m2 / 4 Boards Weight: 26kg against Box size: 1.43m2 / 16 Boards Weight: 24kg).
AChoose Natural Blackbutt plank if…
- You want to spend less: $49.99 against $54.98 per m², about $96 less for a 20 m² room.
BChoose Natural Blackbutt herringbone if…
- You prefer a herringbone layout and have allowed for its cuts.
Natural Blackbutt plank is 9% cheaper: $1,162 vs $1,258 for a 20 m² room (14 vs 16 boxes, with 10% extra for cuts). That is $49.99 vs $54.98 per m².
Side by side
| Feature | ANatural Blackbutt plank | BNatural Blackbutt herringbone |
|---|---|---|
| Surface | Printed timber look | Printed timber look |
| Price per m²differs | $49.99 | $54.98 |
| Thickness | 9.5mm (7.5mm + 2mm underlay) | 9.5mm (7.5mm + 2mm underlay) |
| Fitting | Clicks together | Clicks together |
| Plank sizediffers | 1820 × 228mm | 630 × 126mm |
| Acoustic rating | 5-star test result | 5-star test result |
| Coverage per boxdiffers | 1.66 m² | 1.43 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 | ANatural Blackbutt plank | BNatural Blackbutt herringbone |
|---|---|---|
| Price per boxdiffers | $82.99 | $78.62 |
| Flooring type | SPC Hybrid Flooring | SPC Hybrid Flooring |
| Wear layer | 0.5mm protective layer | 0.5mm protective layer |
| Acoustic rating | AAAC: 5 Star | L'nT,w: 41 | FIIC: 69 | AAAC: 5 Star | L'nT,w: 41 | FIIC: 69 |
| Slip rating | P2 | P2 |
| Stylediffers | Planks | Herringbone |
| Colour tone | Mid Tone | Mid Tone |
| Surface treatment | UV Coating | UV Coating |
| Edge profile | 4-Sided Micro Bevel | 4-Sided Micro Bevel |
| Package detailsdiffers | Box size: 1.66m2 / 4 Boards Weight: 26kg | Box size: 1.43m2 / 16 Boards Weight: 24kg |
| Fire test result | CHF Value >11.0kW/m2 | CHF Value >11.0kW/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.
ANatural Blackbutt plank
$82.991 box · 1.66 m²
BNatural Blackbutt herringbone
$78.621 box · 1.43 m²
Prices and specifications use the current HFA catalogue. Missing details are marked “Not supplied”. Confirm installation requirements in the product guide.