The colour palette, inspired by natural hues, brings warmth and organic charm. Earthy greens, soothing blues, and warm browns create a visual tapestry that echoes the outdoors. Textures reminiscent of natural elements, such as woven fabrics or raw textiles, introduce a tactile dimension, inviting occupants to engage with their surroundings.In the pursuit of a biophilic dining room design, <a href="https://www.godfreyhirst.com/au/product-types/hybrid-flooring">hybrid flooring</a> emerges as a key player, seamlessly blending the allure of natural elements with modern functionality. <a href="https://www.godfreyhirst.com/au/products/metropol-1200">Metropol 1200</a>, in colour 305 Natural Hardwood, with its timber-inspired aesthetic and neutral tones, harmonises effortlessly with the biophilic concept, adding a layer of authenticity to the space.

Dining Room

A colour palette, inspired by natural hues, brings warmth and organic charm. Textures reminiscent of natural elements, such as woven fabrics or raw textiles, introduce a tactile dimension, inviting occupants to engage with their surroundings.

Biophilic Dining Room

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Godfrey Hirst is privileged to draw on over 150 years manufacturing experience in Australia and New Zealand. 
The Godfrey Hirst name is truly synonymous with Geelong, dating back to 1865 when the Victorian Woollen and Cloth Manufacturing company was established as one of Victoria’s first textile mills.
From high quality Australian and New Zealand Made wool and synthetic carpets, hybrid, timber, laminate and vinyl hard flooring, our goal is to connect you with the right product.

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Apollo Hardwood

The next generation of flooring - Hybrid floors combine the durability and strength of vinyl plank and the appealing look and feel of laminate. Godfrey Hirst hybrid floors have a waterproof surfaceˆ, perfect for demanding areas such as laundries and high spill zones like kitchens.

^Subject to proper installation, maintenance and local building code / regulatory approval.

Hybrid Flooring

Hard Flooring

Blackbutt Limed

Spotted Gum Coastal

Blackbutt Sandbank

Blackbutt Stormy

Blackbutt Ivory

Spotted Gum Riverbank

Blackbutt Classic

Blackbutt Elegant

Spotted Gum Burnt

Spotted Gum Ash

Spotted Gum Blonde

Spotted Gum Natural

A durable floor with exquisite design, Metropol 1200 is a technologically advanced hybrid range that ticks all the right boxes. Available in a wide range of natural timber hues, you can enhance any space with a strong, stable and beautiful flooring that's easy to install. 

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Certificate Of Conformity

Godfrey Hirst are delighted to have achieved Global GreenTag, GreenRate, Level A certification for a number of our Hybrid and Vinyl Plank floors.

<h3>About Global GreenTag and GreenRate</h3>
Global GreenTagCert is a third-party certification platform, providing independent, evidence-based research on product solutions that contribute to a more sustainably built environment.
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<li>Global GreenTag features several different certification programs, such as GreenRate.</li>
	<li>GreenRate uses an ecolabel system and assesses exactly how and from what each product is made.</li>
	<li>This rates the product’s overall health and environmental impact, while also examining other criteria like local sourcing, ethical labour and supply chain principles.</li>
</ul>
 
<h3>GreenRate Certified Floors</h3>
We are pleased to announce that a number of our Hybrid and Vinyl Plank products (as listed below) have been awarded GreenRate Level A, the highest possible GreenRate certification
<h3>Why Choose GreenRate certified products?</h3>
GreenRate is a transparency-based program requiring full disclosure on ingredients. It looks at a product’s health and ecotoxicity, ingredients at various stages, conditions for resource use, waste reduction plus, greenhouse and water footprint.

<h3>GreenRate, Level A, Green Star Rating</h3>
<ul><li>Both the Green Building Council of Australia and New Zealand recognise Global GreenTag as an important arbiter in verifying sustainable products – vital for achieving a Green Star certified building.
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<li>The GreenRate program was built specifically to work within the Green Star rating tools and helps GreenRate Level A certification = 100% Green Star credit points.
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</ul>

<h3>Looking for more information?</h3>
Please see our <a href="https://res.cloudinary.com/gh/image/upload/v1/articles/f79b18f2-e143-495f-9b7a-fb471f161d9a/docs/greenrate-flyer.pdf">Global GreenTag information flyer</a>.

Global GreenTag GreenRate Level A

Global GreenTag, GreenRate Level A certified

The wear layer is a clear coating that helps to maintain the original appearance of your floor, protecting against scratches and general wear and tear. It also makes your floor easier to clean and maintain.

The thickness of wear layers is measured in millimetres, and indicates the level of protection. A heavy duty residential 0.3mm wear layer is perfect for all areas of a busy home and also suitable for some light commercial usage areas.

0.3mm Wear layer

Heavy duty residential 0.3mm wear layer protects the surface from everyday wear and tear.

With a waterproof^ surface, this flooring is the perfect solution for high spill zones – and for every space at home for that matter. Water balloon fight inside? No problem. The floor is water and slip resistant, and easy to maintain. Always check to ensure product suitability/compliance with your local building certifier.
 
 

^Subject to proper installation, maintenance and local building code / regulatory approval.

Waterproof Surface^

This product has a waterproof surface^, making it suitable for high spill zones. 

Godfrey Hirst’s Metropol hybrid flooring range is now officially Codemark certified in Australia for use in internal wet areas like powder rooms, laundries, and bathrooms with enclosed shower areas.* 

This certification is the result of rigorous laboratory testing and independent analysis that demonstrates not only that our products are impervious to moisture, but also that the Uniclic® locking systems are precision machined to ensure no moisture can penetrate the joints.

 

*Please refer to the Installation Instructions available on our website for full details of the requirements for installation of Metropol hybrid flooring in wet areas. Codemark certification relates to the certification of a ‘performance solution’ for the purposes of the Building Code of Australia comprising both hybrid flooring and perimeter sealing products as detailed in the Installation Instructions. Please note that Godfrey Hirst Metropol hybrid flooring is not suitable for installation in wet areas with floor wastes or falls to waste.

Codemark Certified

Trigon® core technology features a limestone composite core board (with up to 80% limestone and 20% vinyl powder) that is heat resistant, stable in extreme temperatures and provides a waterproof^ surface. 

Hybrid flooring can withstand the harshest of Australian and New Zealand climatic heat, cold and water^, making it ideal for use right across the country. Thanks to the Trigon® core technology, Godfrey Hirst hybrid floors display stability in extreme climates, handling temperature changes with minimal expansion and contraction. 

^Subject to proper installation, maintenance and local building code / regulatory approval.

Trigon Core Technology

Limestone composite core with up to 80% limestone and 20% vinyl powder. Resulting in a stable core that has minimal expansion and contraction. 

This certification ensures strict quality control through every step of the manufacturing process, right through to finished goods and after sales support focusing upon the identification and rectification of root cause of any quality issues and the desire to continuously improve and develop.

ISO 9001 Quality Management System

Demonstrates Godfrey Hirst ability to consistently provide products that meet customer and regulatory requirements.

This certification helps our organisation to enhance our environmental performance and manage our environmental responsibilities in a systematic manner that contributes to the environmental pillar of sustainability.

ISO 14001 Environment Management System

Demonstrates Godfrey Hirst commitment to protecting the environment and reduce waste management costs. 

A micro bevelled edge has a distinctive small V groove that emphasises the uniqueness of each individual plank for a realistic plank look. This type of edge is the very versatile when it comes to complementing home decor and looks great with any style.

Micro Bevel Edge

Micro bevel edges create a small V-shape between each plank for an authentic look. 

Textured embossing on the surface of the floor provides a realistic textured finish that imitates real timber. The added texture ensures a natural appearance and authentic feel.

Embossed

Textured embossing on the surface for an authentic timber woodgrain look.

A modern and natural finish which is forgiving and copes well with the wear and tear of daily life. You will find this popular finish on most Godfrey Hirst floors.

Matte Finish

Features a matte finish for a natural look. 

Our goods come with warranties that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.
 
In addition, Godfrey Hirst products come with a range of performance warranties for hard flooring when used in an owner occupied residential premises, tailored to the specific product and its attributes. 

The full terms and conditions of the 25 Year Hybrid Limited Residential Warranty can be viewed in the below flyer:

25 Year Hybrid Limited Residential Warranty*

25 Year Hybrid Limited Residential Warranty*.

Uniclic® is a revolutionary system for installing floors without using glue. 
The planks can be clicked together simply, thanks to the ingenious shape of the tongue and groove. 
It provides quick, easy, worry-free installation for your new floor.

Uniclic®

Quick, easy, worry-free installation with no glue required.

Selecting an affordable carpet is so much more than just buying cheap carpet. Products in the affordable carpet and hard flooring category are entry level and of the latest flooring designs and value for any home. These low cost carpets and hard floors may be lighter on your pocket, but still provide good durability and overall quality.
Affordable carpets and floors are often used for the budget conscious renovator, investment properties or any space that where a low-cost flooring option is needed.