Preference Floors · FLOORING IN BRISBANE
Preference Floors is one of Australia’s largest wholesale distributors of premium timber and timber-look flooring. Its extensive range includes engineered timber, Australian hardwood, parquetry, bamboo, hybrid, laminate and vinyl flooring, giving homeowners plenty of choice across different styles, performance needs and budgets. Known for natural textures and realistic timber visuals,...
Brisbane-based flooring advice · Supply & installation
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MARKET POSITION & BRAND COMPARISON
Preference laminate covers several performance and design tiers in our current selection, including AC3, AC4 and AC5 ranges and distinct supplier-stated 48-hour or 72-hour moisture-resistance products. This breadth makes it useful for comparing abrasion class, plank dimensions and documented spill protection within one brand. Against other laminate brands, match the exact range and Australian warranty rather than assuming all Preference products have the same moisture performance; local product advice and installation requirements also matter.
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Best for: Open-plan rooms wanting an extra-long, wide oak-look laminate
At 2260 × 236mm, this Aspect Oak option makes a long-board visual statement. Compare it with the shorter 1518mm Aspect version when planning smaller spaces.
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Best for: Australian timber-look interiors seeking long, straight laminate boards
The 2260 × 194mm format provides a long-board look with timber-inspired décor, while its AC4 rating distinguishes it from AC5 Kronoswiss options.
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Best for: Rooms wanting wide oak-look boards without extra-long plank proportions
This Aspect Oak variant keeps the 236mm width but uses shorter 1518mm boards. Compare its proportions with the 2260mm version before choosing a layout.
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Best for: Large living areas seeking both AC5 laminate and extra-large boards
Kronoswiss Aquastop Giant combines AC5 abrasion classification with 2025 × 244mm boards. Choose it for the board proportions and specified wear class.
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Best for: Living rooms wanting long, AC4 Oakleaf HD PLUS laminate planks
This 12mm HD PLUS version uses 2200 × 196mm boards. Compare its AC4 rating and longer format with the compact 8mm HD PLUS option.
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Best for: Rooms seeking a compact 8mm AC4 laminate in Oakleaf HD PLUS
This HD PLUS uses 1215 × 195mm boards rather than the 2200mm format. A practical comparison for spaces where shorter plank proportions look better.
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Best for: Traditional, narrow-plank laminate interiors where AC3 suits the use
Classic offers relatively narrow 125mm-wide boards and an AC3 surface. Compare abrasion classification and board proportions rather than assuming its 12.3mm thickness means better wear.
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Best for: Households prioritising AC5 laminate in a 12mm board
This Kronoswiss Aquastop offers AC5 abrasion classification in 12mm construction. Compare with the 8mm AC5 version for floor-build-up and installation requirements.
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Best for: Households seeking AC5-rated laminate with an 8mm profile
The 8mm Kronoswiss Aquastop shares AC5 classification and 1380 × 193mm dimensions with its 12mm counterpart. Check the floor-height constraints before choosing.
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Best for: Simple timber-look rooms where a compact AC3 laminate suits the brief
Oakleaf's 1215 × 195mm, 8mm AC3 boards provide a straightforward format. Compare with the AC4 Oakleaf and HD PLUS ranges if a higher abrasion class matters.
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Best for: Living spaces wanting long AC4 laminate boards in the Oakleaf family
Oakleaf AC4 has 2200 × 193mm planks in a 12mm profile. Compare its longer format and abrasion classification against the shorter Oakleaf AC3.
MARKET POSITION & BRAND COMPARISON
Preference Floors engineered timber offers a broad mix of genuine timber surfaces in our selection, including European oak, Australian hardwood, hickory and patterned parquetry. The main market distinction is design and material choice across different face-layer constructions, rather than a single uniform performance specification. Compare competing engineered timber brands by species, grading, finish, approved installation method, warranty and total installed cost, with Brisbane site conditions assessed separately.
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Best for: Owner-occupiers wanting a real European oak surface with a 4mm veneer
Prestige Oak pairs 1900 × 190mm boards with 15/4mm construction. A traditional straight-plank option to compare with De Marque's wider boards and pattern ranges.
Espresso
Avola Natural
Chocolate Brown
HB Dark Brown
Ebony
Heritage Grey
Latte
Limewash
Marble
Parana
Raw
Riesling
Sauvignon
Storm
Straw
Tan
Vanilla
White Sands
Chateau Grey
Colonial Grey
Pure Natural
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Best for: European oak interiors seeking detailed herringbone geometry
Pronto Herringbone combines 600 × 120mm patterned pieces and a 3mm real oak surface. Compare labour and layout requirements against straight-plank Pronto.
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Best for: Classic rooms wanting genuine European oak in a straight-plank layout
Pronto Oak uses 1900 × 190mm boards with a 3mm timber surface. A straightforward real-wood alternative to Pronto Herringbone's decorative pattern.
Beacon Cove
Coral Cay
Crystal Moon
Dark Rum
Golden Sands
Grey Pearl
Harbourside
Newport
Pebble Reef
San Remo
Sandy Cape
Shore Break
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Best for: Spacious rooms favouring wider, longer real European oak boards
Village Oak 2200 × 220mm boards have a wider footprint than the 1900 × 190mm Village option. Choose according to room scale and board layout.
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Best for: Smaller or medium rooms favouring traditional real oak board proportions
The 1900 × 190mm Village Oak format gives a more conventional plank scale than its 2200 × 220mm sibling, with the same nominal 14/3mm construction.
Ashwood
Burnt Ash
Charm Grey
Cloud Break
Foggy Shore
Ghost Grey
Honeycomb
Oak Natural
Regent Grey
River Stone
Rock Salt
Sandy Cove
Seaspray
White Lily
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Best for: Buyers seeking natural hardwood grain in a straightforward plank format
The Hardwood Collection uses a genuine 3mm timber surface on 1900 × 190mm boards. Check species and finish options for the required interior character.
Autumn Leaves
Forest Oak
Frosty Snap
Golden Bloom
Liberty Grey
Maple Falls
Nubuck
Nutshell
Polar Fleece
Spring Moon
Summer Haze
Winter Frost
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Best for: Design projects wanting real oak herringbone in a 15/4mm profile
De Marque's 600 × 120mm herringbone pieces carry a 4mm real oak surface. Compare with its 21/6mm version for floor build-up and timber veneer.
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Best for: Homeowners attracted to genuine Hickory grain and colour variation
Elk Falls brings real Hickory character in a 1900 × 189mm, 14/2mm engineered board. Compare species and veneer with oak and native hardwood ranges.
Barley Malt
Bluegrass
Copper Still
Double Char
Honey Mash
Moonshine
Natural
Roasted Vanilla
Rustic Eldorado
Rustic Natural
Snowdrift
Whiskey Barrel
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Best for: Statement interiors seeking a genuine oak chevron design
De Marque Chevron uses 600 × 120mm pieces with a 4mm European oak surface. The angled geometry and set-out are the key reasons to choose it.
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Best for: Australian hardwood lovers wanting a decorative herringbone floor
Fiddleback Herringbone uses genuine native timber character in 600 × 120mm pieces. Compare the wood appearance and specialist installation with Pronto's European oak alternative.
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Best for: High-end projects planning a substantial real-oak herringbone floor
This De Marque Herringbone version has a 21/6mm construction and 600 × 120mm blocks. Compare the thicker profile and 6mm oak veneer with the 15/4mm version.
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Best for: Native hardwood interiors favouring a smoother visual finish
Fiddleback Smooth combines a genuine 3mm hardwood surface with 1860mm boards offered in different widths. Contrast the finish with Fiddleback Rustic.
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Best for: Rooms suited to rustic, character-rich Australian hardwood
Fiddleback Rustic emphasises natural hardwood character on 1860 × 189mm boards with a 3mm timber surface. Compare the visual grading with Smooth before choosing.
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Best for: Open-plan interiors wanting unusually wide genuine European oak planks
De Marque Wide Plank uses 2200 × 240mm boards with a 4mm oak surface. Consider it where broad timber proportions are the main design priority.
Wide Plank Copper Brown
Wide Plank Dusk Grey
Wide Plank French Lace
Wide Plank Matterhorn
Wide Plank Polar Ice
Wide Plank Valley Oak
MARKET POSITION & BRAND COMPARISON
Preference's hybrid selection covers several different core technologies—SPC, RCB, EPC and WPC—alongside conventional plank and herringbone formats. Unlike a single-construction range, these products need comparison by core type, attached underlay, wear layer and manufacturer-specific installation rules. When evaluating other hybrid brands, price and thickness alone are insufficient; check each product's documented construction, warranty, moisture limitations and suitability for the intended Brisbane project.
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Best for: Decorative homes preferring a rigid-core SPC herringbone layout
Easi-Plank SPC Herringbone uses 625 × 125mm patterned boards. Compare the visual impact and fitting set-out against the straight-plank Easi-Plank SPC.
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Best for: Renovators evaluating a 12mm EPC hybrid with attached pad
Lifestyle EPC has a supplier-listed 0.7mm wear layer and attached underlay, with two plank widths. Confirm the complete system and subfloor requirements before selecting.
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Best for: Contemporary interiors seeking wider-plank 8mm RCB hybrid flooring
Aspire Contemporary uses 1800 × 223mm boards for a broad, modern look. Compare its décor and width with Aspire Australian Timber's 178mm format.
Chicory
Crystal Lake
Dolomite
Homestead
Iron Ridge
Mountain Oak
Pebble Beach
Sandy Bluff
Silver Moon
Warm Springs
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Best for: Rooms wanting Australian timber-inspired décor in an 8mm RCB hybrid
Aspire Australian Timber uses 1800 × 178mm boards. Choose it for the timber-inspired finishes and slimmer plank look versus Aspire Contemporary's 223mm width.
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Best for: Everyday hybrid projects wanting a straightforward SPC plank layout
Easi-Plank SPC uses 1520mm straight boards in two widths and 7.5mm construction. Compare with its herringbone sibling if pattern matters more than simplicity.
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Best for: Homes comparing WPC-core hybrid rather than SPC or EPC
Hydroplank's 7.6mm WPC click construction offers wide- and standard-plank formats. Match core type, subfloor and fitting instructions instead of choosing by thickness alone.
MARKET POSITION & BRAND COMPARISON
Preference vinyl should be compared as a glue-down flooring category, where surface specification, plank dimensions and substrate preparation can matter as much as the material price. Within our selection, choose by the actual product's wear layer, design format and documented installation requirements. When comparing alternative vinyl brands, assess total installed cost, adhesive and moisture requirements, warranty terms and local installation support rather than relying on brand-level claims.
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Best for: Glue-down vinyl projects prioritising a thicker 0.5mm wear layer
The 4.5mm Ultimo option has a supplier-specified 0.5mm wear layer. Compare with the 2.5mm version and allow for approved adhesive and subfloor preparation.
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Best for: Renovations needing lower-build-up glue-down vinyl on a prepared floor
The 2.5mm Ultimo option has a thinner 0.3mm wear layer than the 4.5mm range. Its use still depends on substrate condition and approved adhesive.
MARKET POSITION & BRAND COMPARISON
Preference Verdura X is an engineered bamboo alternative to solid strandwoven bamboo and timber-look flooring. Its 3mm strandwoven bamboo surface over a plywood core differentiates it from solid bamboo products such as Premium Floors ARC. Compare construction, installation method, documented moisture limits, maintenance and total installed cost rather than interpreting Janka hardness as a complete durability rating.
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Best for: Homeowners exploring engineered bamboo instead of timber laminate
Verdura X combines strand-woven bamboo wear material with an engineered plywood core and click installation. Review moisture conditions and the supplier's fitting rules.
