Real wood or wood effect? Understand the differences to find the flooring material that best suits your home and how you live.
If you want the look and feel of real wood, wood flooring is the natural choice. Made with a genuine wood surface, every plank has its own grain, colour variations and character.
Wood is also a renewable material and stores carbon absorbed by the tree while it was growing. How efficiently the timber is used, where it comes from and how the floor is manufactured all influence its environmental impact.
There are several types of wood flooring, including solid wood, engineered wood and hardened wood. Their construction, use of raw materials and performance can differ considerably, so it is worth looking beyond appearance when comparing them.
Laminate flooring is designed to reproduce the appearance of materials such as wood without using a real wood surface. The design is printed onto a decorative layer and covered with a hard, transparent wear layer.
This construction makes laminate a practical option for busy homes, with a wide variety of designs available at different price points.
Vinyl flooring is a resilient flooring option well suited to active homes. Modern vinyl planks can recreate the colour, grain and texture of wood while offering different practical benefits.
Its water resistance and easy-to-clean surface make vinyl particularly useful in spaces exposed to spills, dirt and moisture, such as kitchens, hallways and utility rooms.
The right choice depends on what matters most in your home. If natural materials, individual character and the feel of genuine timber are priorities, wood flooring may suit you best. If you want a practical floor at a more accessible price point, laminate can be worth considering. For spaces where water resistance and easy maintenance are particularly important, vinyl can be a practical alternative.
Whichever material you choose, look beyond colour and design. Consider where the floor will be used, how much wear it will experience and how much maintenance you are comfortable with. That will help you find a floor that works for both your home and the way you live.
Browse our flooring collections and find the perfect solution for your home and lifestyle.
Woodura Planks combine the authentic character of natural wood with enhanced durability and a resource-efficient construction, making them ideal for everyday living.
Woodura Herringbone flooring brings timeless style into today's homes. Available in a variety of shades and formats, it features an innovative click system that makes installation simpler and more efficient.
Nadura Tiles deliver striking mineral-inspired designs using wood-based materials. Designed to withstand everyday wear, they offer excellent resistance to impact, water and heavy use.
Our vinyl flooring combine realistic wood aesthetics with durability, water resistance and easy maintenance, available in a range of colours and styles to suit different interiors.
