Timber Floor Showroom in Sydney
Imperial Flooring Australia® offers premium engineered herringbone flooring featuring genuine European Oak surfaces bonded to stable multi-layer plywood cores for improved durability and stability. We are a truly reliable one-stop solution for flooring supply and installation. We have a timber floor showroom in Sydney where you can experience our range of products and choose the perfect stain and fit for your home or commercial property.
A barrier may be added for glue-down installations to protect the herringbone flooring. Click-lock hybrid herringbone is the cheapest format to install — the blocks lock without adhesive, euro oak flooring and most tradies will quote at the lower end of the band. Glue-down solid timber herringbone with a hand-finished oil at the end is the most expensive.
In a sliced cut veneer, the timber is softened by boiling it, and peeling the veneers off using a slicer. As a result, we would never use this method because you have degraded the quality of the veneer by exposing it to boiling water. Slice cutting is a cost saving exercise as you are making the timber softer so you can peel it off. With 4 mm oak on both the top and bottom layers, the boards achieve a balanced structure that significantly improves stability beyond standard engineered flooring while delivering a solid, substantial feel underfoot. Available in a selection of the most classic and widely specified European oak colours, the collection offers a refined balance of durability, precision and timeless style. Hybrid flooring is one of the most popular choices in Waterloo because it offers durability, easy maintenance and amodern timber-look finish.
Add warmth and timeless elegance to any space with high-performance engineered timber flooring. Herringbone flooring is a decorative parquetry flooring pattern created by laying rectangular boards in a staggered zigzag arrangement. This timeless flooring style creates a sophisticated and luxurious visual effect that enhances both traditional and contemporary interiors. The material cost per square metre is generally the same as straight-lay flooring of the same species and grade. However, installation costs are higher due to the complexity of the pattern and increased off-cut wastage of 10–15%.
Select the species and finish you are interested in, click “Order a Free Sample,” and we will dispatch it to your door. Samples allow you to assess the colour, texture, and finish of the floor in your own lighting conditions before committing to a purchase. Both patterns can work beautifully depending on the design of the interior.
Hybrid flooring is low-maintenance and resistant to stains and moisture. Timber flooring requires more care but offers the advantage of being refinished if needed. For long-term performance, it is important to follow manufacturer guidelines and avoid excessive moisture exposure.
Our team brings decades of combined experience in flooring design, installation, and customer service. Whether you're a homeowner planning a renovation or a builder managing a multi-site project, we're here to deliver expert guidance and exceptional results. Herringbone flooring works beautifully in both large open-plan areas and smaller rooms where you want to create a striking focal point.
Installed at a 45-degree angle to the walls, this style adds a dynamic flow to the room, making spaces feel wider or longer while enhancing the sense of movement and luxury. Two planks are laid side by side before turning, creating a bolder, more contemporary pattern. Double herringbone is best suited to larger spaces where the design can fully shine.
This finish enhances the inherent grain and character of oak, while delivering a resilient, tactile surface built to last generations. That’s because of the high-quality wood we source from Europe and the way in which we extract the veneer from the logs. We use a sawn cut extraction method which means the quality of the veneer is not negatively affected. This is different from the typical sliced cut veneer method, in which the timber is softened by boiling, and later peeled off using a slicer.
A barrier may be added for glue-down installations to protect the herringbone flooring. Click-lock hybrid herringbone is the cheapest format to install — the blocks lock without adhesive, euro oak flooring and most tradies will quote at the lower end of the band. Glue-down solid timber herringbone with a hand-finished oil at the end is the most expensive.
In a sliced cut veneer, the timber is softened by boiling it, and peeling the veneers off using a slicer. As a result, we would never use this method because you have degraded the quality of the veneer by exposing it to boiling water. Slice cutting is a cost saving exercise as you are making the timber softer so you can peel it off. With 4 mm oak on both the top and bottom layers, the boards achieve a balanced structure that significantly improves stability beyond standard engineered flooring while delivering a solid, substantial feel underfoot. Available in a selection of the most classic and widely specified European oak colours, the collection offers a refined balance of durability, precision and timeless style. Hybrid flooring is one of the most popular choices in Waterloo because it offers durability, easy maintenance and amodern timber-look finish.
Add warmth and timeless elegance to any space with high-performance engineered timber flooring. Herringbone flooring is a decorative parquetry flooring pattern created by laying rectangular boards in a staggered zigzag arrangement. This timeless flooring style creates a sophisticated and luxurious visual effect that enhances both traditional and contemporary interiors. The material cost per square metre is generally the same as straight-lay flooring of the same species and grade. However, installation costs are higher due to the complexity of the pattern and increased off-cut wastage of 10–15%.
Select the species and finish you are interested in, click “Order a Free Sample,” and we will dispatch it to your door. Samples allow you to assess the colour, texture, and finish of the floor in your own lighting conditions before committing to a purchase. Both patterns can work beautifully depending on the design of the interior.
Hybrid flooring is low-maintenance and resistant to stains and moisture. Timber flooring requires more care but offers the advantage of being refinished if needed. For long-term performance, it is important to follow manufacturer guidelines and avoid excessive moisture exposure.
Our team brings decades of combined experience in flooring design, installation, and customer service. Whether you're a homeowner planning a renovation or a builder managing a multi-site project, we're here to deliver expert guidance and exceptional results. Herringbone flooring works beautifully in both large open-plan areas and smaller rooms where you want to create a striking focal point.
Installed at a 45-degree angle to the walls, this style adds a dynamic flow to the room, making spaces feel wider or longer while enhancing the sense of movement and luxury. Two planks are laid side by side before turning, creating a bolder, more contemporary pattern. Double herringbone is best suited to larger spaces where the design can fully shine.
This finish enhances the inherent grain and character of oak, while delivering a resilient, tactile surface built to last generations. That’s because of the high-quality wood we source from Europe and the way in which we extract the veneer from the logs. We use a sawn cut extraction method which means the quality of the veneer is not negatively affected. This is different from the typical sliced cut veneer method, in which the timber is softened by boiling, and later peeled off using a slicer.
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