Wanting reviews on Smart Home Products hybrid flooring

[Prk1]

Hi. I am looking at replacing carpet in an apartment with the Smart Home Products hybrid flooring sold at Bunnings. The plan will be to lay it directly on the concrete slab in the living, hall, bedroom and kitchen areas. It looks like a great product but I can't find any feedback on the internet from people who have used it. Can anyone offer some feedback on their experience with it and whether they would recommend it? I'm looking at this product which is very economical at $25/m. Thanks in advance for any help you can offer.

[MitchellMc]

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community @Prk1. It's fantastic to have you join us, and many thanks for your question about hybrid flooring.

This budget-friendly flooring would be a great choice for medium-trafficked areas. If this were an apartment with a family of five and a dog, you might want to consider a more robust option. 

Let's take a look at the different features at different price points:

• Smart Home Products 1.945m² Spotted Gum Waterproof Hybrid Plank Flooring: A 0.20mm wear-resistant layer, your flooring will withstand the everyday wear and tear of busy family homes. The boards are 4mm thick.

• Smart Home Products 2.42m² Amazon Aquaguard Waterproof Hybrid Planks: A 0.55mm wear-resistant layer, your flooring will withstand the everyday wear and tear of busy family homes. The boards are 5.5mm thick. 1.5mm EVA underlay. Comes with tonal variation between boards for a natural timber aesthetic and look.

• Smart Home Products 1.823sqm Jarrah Waterproof Hybrid Vinyl Planks: A 0.55mm wear-resistant layer, your flooring will withstand the everyday wear and tear of busy family homes, including those with pets. The boards are 6mm thick. 1.0mm EVA underway. Ideal for use in residential or light commercial jobs.

The most important consideration is likely the wear layer. This is the finish on the board that makes it look like timber. The 0.20mm will be fine in almost all circumstances, though it lacks the abrasion resistance of the other two varieties. It wouldn't be the best choice to use under chairs that get pulled in and out every day without felt pads on the legs. In high traffic areas such as a hallway, you might like to lay a carpet runner to ensure the flooring has an optimal lifespan.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Mitchell
 

[Prk1]

Hi Mitchell,

Great advice. Thanks! 

The intent is to use it in an apartment building straight on the concrete slab. If the concrete is cleaned properly of all contaminants do you think I will have any problems with these products? I can't image there should be too much problem with it being level but I won't know until the carpet comes up and only have a day or so to install it so I would prefer to have a high degree of confidence that there won't be issues.

Thanks again,

Paul

[MitchellMc]

Having a level surface is the main concern @Prk1. As long as the surface is relatively flat with no distortions you should be fine.

Mitchell