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Engineered Timber Flooring

338 engineered timber floors from 8 brands, supplied only or fully installed across Brisbane by our in-house team. See them in our Newstead showroom and get a free measure and quote.

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What Is Engineered Timber Flooring?

Engineered timber flooring has a top layer of genuine hardwood, called the wear layer or lamella, bonded over a cross-layered core of plywood or hardwood. You walk on real timber, while the layered core underneath keeps each board flat and resists the swelling and shrinking that solid boards go through.

That stability is why engineered timber has become Australia’s most popular real wood floor. It suits concrete slabs, apartments, and wide, long boards, and most products arrive pre-finished, so you can walk on your new floor as soon as it is laid.

330+: Engineered timber floors in our catalogue
8 brands: Leading Australian suppliers in one showroom
Up to 6mm: Real timber wear layer on premium boards

How to Choose Engineered Timber Flooring

The wear-layer thickness determines how many times the floor can be sanded back and refinished, which greatly affects its lifespan. Use the Timber Veneer filter above to compare.

Wear layer	Refinishing	Best suited to
0.6mm to 2mm	Light recoat only, no full sand	Budget renovations, rentals, lower-traffic rooms
3mm to 4mm	Can usually be sanded and refinished	Most family homes and apartments
5mm to 6mm	Several full sands over its life	Long-term homes and premium projects

Engineered Timber Flooring Brands at LKV

Preference Floors: Engineered Oak and native ranges, including De Marque Oak.
Quick-Step: Belgian design and innovation from the Unilin group.
Riverhill Floors: iDesign, Classique Oak and Australian Classic ranges.
Hurford’s: Australian Native and Genuine Oak from a family business since 1932.
Original Oak Floors: French oak planks and Artisan herringbone.
Terra Mater: WildOak European Oak, including Arlo and Donato.
Plank Floors: Architect-favoured European Oak and herringbone.
Premium Floors: Nature’s Oak engineered European Oak.

Engineered Timber vs Solid Timber vs Hybrid

	Engineered timber	Solid timber	Hybrid
Surface	Real hardwood	Real hardwood	Printed timber look
Stability	High	Moderate	Very high
Over concrete	Glued or floated directly	Needs plywood base	Floated directly
Water resistance	Low to moderate	Low	High
Can be refinished	Yes, depending on wear layer	Yes, many times	No

Engineered Timber Flooring Brisbane: Supply and Installation

Glue‑down or floating, done right

Most engineered boards can be glued straight to a slab or floated over an acoustic underlay. We check slab moisture and flatness, meet any body corporate acoustic rules, and recommend the method that suits your home. See how we handle timber floor installation from start to finish.

Eight brands, one visit

Compare engineered Oak and native timber from every brand we stock, side by side, in Newstead.

FAQs

Engineered Timber Flooring questions

Is engineered timber flooring real wood?

Yes. The surface you see and walk on is a layer of genuine hardwood, such as European Oak or an Australian species. Only the core underneath is engineered for stability.

Is engineered timber flooring waterproof?

No. Engineered timber handles everyday spills if you wipe them up quickly, but it isn’t waterproof and shouldn’t be installed in bathrooms or laundries. Hybrid is the better choice for wet-prone areas.

How long does engineered timber flooring last?

A quality engineered floor typically lasts 25 years or more. Boards with a 3mm or thicker wear layer can be sanded and recoated, extending their life well beyond that.

Can engineered timber be installed on a concrete slab?

Yes. Engineered timber can be glued directly to a prepared slab or floated over an underlay, making it ideal for apartments, townhouses, and slab homes.

Is engineered timber better than solid timber?

Neither is better for every home. Engineered boards hold their shape better and go straight onto a slab, whereas solid boards offer more sanding cycles across their lifetime.

How much does engineered timber flooring cost in Brisbane?

As a rough guide, engineered timber in Brisbane costs about $90 to $200 per m² including supply and installation. The final price depends on the brand, wear layer, board size and installation method. We provide free, itemised quotes.

Where can I buy engineered timber flooring in Brisbane?

Our Newstead showroom stocks more than 330 engineered timber floors from eight brands, with measuring, supply and installation across Brisbane.

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