Floating Floors Direct

Business Details

21 Years

experience

Quality Flooring Solutions in Sydney

Established in 2005, Floating Floors Direct is a family-run business specialising in premium flooring solutions across Sydney and surrounding regions. With over two decades of combined industry experience, our team offers expert supply and installation of timber, laminate, bamboo, vinyl, hybrid, cork, and carpet flooring. We prioritise quality, partnering exclusively with trusted suppliers to ensure durable, high-performance products. Our Level 4 ATFA-certified installers provide workmanship warranties, while our DIY support caters to self-installation projects.

Backed by 64 five-star Google reviews, we focus on transparent advice, competitive pricing, and tailored solutions to meet individual lifestyle and budget requirements. Our acoustic underlay expertise ensures compliance with strata regulations, and our showroom showcases extensive flooring options with sample availability for informed decision-making.

Services

Timber Flooring Laminate Flooring Bamboo Flooring Carpet Installation Vinyl Flooring Hybrid Flooring Cork Flooring Sound Reduction DIY Installation Floor Repair

Details

Year established: 2005

Highlights and features

We offer over 20 years of combined flooring expertise with Level 4 ATFA-certified installers
Our family-run business prioritises transparent, obligation-free advice
We guarantee price-matching on identical products
We provide acoustic underlay solutions compliant with strata regulations
Our workmanship warranties ensure long-term customer confidence

Associations and certifications

ATFA

What people say

Excellent job Prompt competitive offer Impeccable work Top service Highly recommend

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Services

Timber Flooring

Our premium timber flooring combines natural beauty with durability, offering real hardwood solutions for residential and commercial spaces. Available in spotted gum, blackbutt, and other native species, these floors withstand heavy foot traffic while maintaining aesthetic appeal. The floating installation method allows easy repairs and accommodates subfloor imperfections, making it ideal for Sydney's diverse building environments.

Laminate Flooring

Durable laminate flooring mimics natural timber at lower maintenance costs, featuring scratch-resistant surfaces and moisture-resistant cores. Our Kronoswiss and Quickstep brands offer 8-14mm thickness options with click-lock systems for DIY-friendly installation. These floors suit high-traffic areas while maintaining visual appeal through realistic woodgrain patterns and textured finishes.

Sound Reduction

Specialised acoustic underlay solutions meet strata requirements for multi-level dwellings, reducing impact noise transmission by up to 22dB. Our premium rubber and foam underlays comply with Australian building codes while maintaining floor stability. Installation includes perimeter expansion gaps and door threshold treatments to ensure optimal noise reduction without compromising floating floor functionality.

DIY Installation

Comprehensive DIY support includes tool hire, installation kits, and step-by-step guidance from our trade-qualified staff. We provide detailed floor plan assessments, subfloor preparation advice, and trim selection assistance. Customers receive access to our installer team's expertise via direct phone consultations throughout the installation process.

Hybrid Flooring

Hybrid flooring combines rigid core stability with realistic timber visuals, featuring waterproof WPC cores and scratch-resistant wear layers. Our Australian Select Timbers Kodiak and Aspire ranges offer 6.5-9mm thicknesses with integrated underlay for quick installation. These floors suit moisture-prone areas while maintaining dimensional stability in temperature-variable environments.

People

Bill Grogan

Owner/Operator

With over 20 years of flooring experience, Bill Grogan owns and operates Floating Floors Direct since 2010. His Level 4 ATFA certification and extensive installation expertise ensure quality control across all projects. Bill provides personalised advice and oversees installer selection while maintaining showroom operations in Hornsby.

Questions

What makes Floating Floors Direct different from competitors?

We combine 20+ years of ATFA-certified expertise with price-matching guarantees and acoustic compliance solutions for Sydney strata properties.

Can floating floors be installed in bathrooms?

No, due to moisture risks. We recommend alternative flooring options for wet areas.

Do you offer warranties on installations?

Yes, all products carry 8-25 year warranties with workmanship guarantees from our trusted installers.

Can I install floating floors myself?

Yes, we provide DIY kits, tool hire, and direct expert guidance for self-installation projects.

How do I maintain my floating floor?

Regular dry cleaning with manufacturer-approved products maintains warranty validity and floor longevity.

Reviews (7)

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Christine McArthur

Oct 25, 2021 Report

I can't speak highly enough of the fantastic job Bill, Jordan & the team did with the floors for our kitchen & family room! Bill was excellent in helping with floor type and colour choice and I appreciated his no pressure approach! Everyone who has seen our floors has commented on how terrific they look! Highly recommend them!!

Erwin Rommel Maala

Sep 09, 2021 Report

Hassle-free transaction, professionalism, and treated as a valued customer. Bill organised everything from loaning out plank samples, site visit for accurate estimate, and most importantly he scheduled the fitting a week earlier from the initial tentative dates.
Matt and Adam's work is very impressive from prepping the floor up to physical laying of the floating boards. They have the right tools for the job which makes the work quicker, easier, and accurate. They are highly skilled on what they do and cannot fault it. I highly recommend Floating Floors Direct for your next renovation

Paul Spink

Apr 09, 2021 Report

From start to finish Bill and his layers were both professional and their attention to detail superb. clean modern showroom, no clutter, down to earth to deal with. would recommend them without a second thought.

Oliver Smith

Nov 29, 2020 Report

Extremely professional and great to deal with. We had Bill and his team install floating timber flooring in our home and the finished results are incredible - beautifully laid with great attention to detail. They were also extremely efficient - it took a very short time to finish the process. Highly recommended.

Ms. & T.

Nov 23, 2020 Report

What can we say? Amazing service, no bill shocks, no funny business. A lot of choice and good advice. They are entirely honest, reliable and friendly. This has been the least stressful aspect of our home renovation. Matt and Adam did an amazing job installing on an existing floor that was challenging because our home is 62 years old. They worked efficiently over two very hot days with no complaints, they solved problems that came up along the way and left our place clean and tidy. We would definitely use this company again.

Stephen Landstra

Oct 23, 2020 Report

Awesome job completed yesterday by Matt and Adam. On Quickstep engineered timber. Was very impressed with their attention to detail and time spent getting the floor looking schmick. We had stairs and flooring done, and are very pleased with the outcome. Thank you !

Kondia

Sep 27, 2020 Report

Can highly recommend Bill and his team. We had floating floors installed and carpet laid. Bill's advice and knowledge was very helpful in us making the right choice. Jann was very professional and did a beautiful job laying our carpet. Everything went smoothly and we are very happy.
Margaret Hall