TMBR timber flooring in a completed Melbourne open-plan home
Flooring guide

Practical flooring advice for Melbourne homes

Compare materials, rooms, maintenance and installation before choosing the floor you will live with every day.

A living room filled with furniture and a flat screen TV
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Best Flooring for Apartments

Choose apartment flooring with confidence. Compare hybrid, engineered timber, laminate, vinyl and carpet for Melbourne apartments.

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Bright childcare classroom with timber-look flooring and child-sized furniture
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Best Flooring for Childcare Centres

Compare childcare flooring for play rooms, entries, sleep areas, administration and wet-prone zones, including cleaning, acoustics and room requirements.

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Modern commercial lobby with polished flooring, seating and a contemporary art installation
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Best Flooring for High-Traffic Commercial Spaces

Learn how to compare commercial flooring for busy entries, corridors, workplaces and shops using wear ratings, traffic, cleaning and installation requirements.

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a large kitchen with a marble island and white cabinets
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Best Flooring for Kitchens

Compare the best kitchen flooring options for Melbourne homes, including hybrid, vinyl plank, engineered timber and laminate.

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brown and white padded armchairs
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Best Flooring for Medical Clinics

Compare flooring for clinic reception, waiting rooms, consult rooms and corridors, with guidance on cleaning, slip resistance, wheels and clinical specifications.

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an office with a bike parked in the middle of the room
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Best Flooring for Offices

Compare office flooring options for reception, open-plan work areas, meeting rooms and kitchens, including commercial carpet, vinyl, hybrid and timber.

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rectangular brown wooden table and chair set
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Best Flooring for Pets

Compare pet-friendly flooring for Melbourne homes, including hybrid, vinyl plank, laminate, engineered timber and carpet.

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Boutique retail interior with clothing racks, plants and warm lighting
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Best Flooring for Retail Shops

Compare retail flooring for boutiques, salons, showrooms and shop tenancies, including vinyl, hybrid, commercial carpet and engineered timber.

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A classroom is empty, with sunlight reflecting.
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Best Flooring for Schools

Compare school flooring for classrooms, corridors, libraries, administration and learning spaces, with guidance on traffic, acoustics and cleaning.

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rectangular brown wooden table and chair set
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Engineered Timber vs Hybrid Flooring

Compare engineered timber and hybrid flooring for Melbourne homes, including appearance, durability, maintenance, moisture resistance and best rooms.

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brown wooden floor
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Flooring Cost Melbourne

Understand what affects flooring cost in Melbourne, including product choice, installation, subfloor preparation, removal and room complexity.

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brown-and-black wooden 5-piece dining set
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How to Choose Flooring for Your Home

A practical step-by-step guide to choosing flooring for Melbourne homes, from room use and lifestyle to samples, maintenance and installation.

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a living room with a couch and a table
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Hybrid vs Laminate Flooring

Compare hybrid and laminate flooring for Melbourne homes, including water resistance, durability, cost, maintenance and best rooms.

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a large kitchen with a marble island and white cabinets
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Waterproof Flooring Options

Explore waterproof and water-resistant flooring options for Melbourne homes, including hybrid flooring, vinyl plank and practical room-by-room advice.

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