Explore Vinyl Flooring Options
ARMSTRONG: NATURAL CREATIONS XL
ARMSTRONG: NATURAL CREATIONS ARBORART
HOMOGENOUS/SHEET VINYL: ACCOLADE PLUS
WETROOM: ACCOLADE SAFE
WETROOM: ACCOLADE FOOTHOLD
WALL COVERING: WALLFLEX
HOMOGENOUS/ SHEET VINYL: NATRAILS
SAFETY: SAFEGUARD R10
SAFETY: SAFEGUARD R11
SAFETY : SAFEGUARD R12
VINYL PLANK :JIM'S 2.5MM OAK VINYL
VINYL SHEET:JIMS 5MM OAK VINYL
VINYL PLANK:JIMS 4MM OAK VINYL
Waterproof From the Ground Up - Vinyl Flooring for Every Australian Home
Vinyl flooring has come a long way from the thin, brittle sheet products most Australians remember from older homes and rental kitchens. Today’s vinyl flooring installation involves a generation of products that are genuinely impressive – thick, rigid, comfortable underfoot, and available in high-definition designs that replicate timber, stone, and concrete with real conviction. Whether you’re looking at luxury vinyl tile (LVT), SPC plank, or sheet vinyl, one characteristic unites the category: every format is 100% waterproof.
- 100% waterproof - every format, every layer
- LVT, SPC plank, and sheet vinyl - right format for every application
- Floating or glue-down installation - adapts to your subfloor
- Residential and commercial grades - wear layers rated 0.3–0.7mm
- Softer underfoot than tile or stone - thermal comfort in cooler months
Why Choose Laminate Flooring
From laundry to living room, coastal shack to CBD apartment – vinyl flooring handles situations that defeat almost every other floor category.
The Most Affordable Vinyl Flooring That Actually Lasts
Vinyl gives you a complete, hard-wearing floor at price points that no other waterproof category can match – without forcing you to compromise on looks.
Genuinely Waterproof - Every Layer
Not just splash-resistant. Not “water-resistant with care.” Vinyl is waterproof through and through – the core, the decorative layer, and the wear surface above it. Standing water, pet accidents, laundry spills and bathroom steam don’t faze it.
Designs That Actually Fool the Eye
High-definition photographic layers with embossed textures now replicate timber grain, travertine, concrete, and marble with genuine accuracy. The best vinyl floors aren’t an obvious substitute – they’re a deliberate design choice.
Every Room in the House
Bedroom, living room, kitchen, bathroom, laundry – vinyl flooring installation doesn’t stop at the wet-area door. That’s increasingly rare in hard flooring. It’s particularly useful in open-plan homes where a continuous floor finish looks and feels better than a patchwork of materials.
Investment and Rental Ready
Vinyl flooring is one of the most practical choices for rental properties and investment renovations. Low product cost, fast installation, tenant appeal, and a waterproof surface that bounces back from accidental damage – it ticks every box that matters when a property generates income.
Genuinely Low Maintenance
A daily sweep and an occasional damp mop with a pH-neutral cleaner is all vinyl needs. No sanding, no refinishing, no specialist products. The wear layer protects against most household scratching and staining without any ongoing effort from you.
The Floor That Goes Everywhere Other Hard Floors Won't
Vinyl flooring’s defining advantage is simple: water doesn’t damage it. Not a spill. Not a splash. Not a slow bathroom drip that sits for an hour before anyone notices. Because the waterproofing is built into the material itself, not applied as a surface coating, it doesn’t wear away, get scratched through, or fail at the joins over time when the floor is properly installed.
- Safe for bathrooms, laundries, and kitchens, every format
- No damage from standing water, pet accidents, or slow leaks
- Consistent floor finish across wet and dry areas in open-plan homes
- Ideal for coastal, tropical, and high-humidity environments
| Feature | Vinyl | Hybrid | Laminate | Timber | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterproof | ✔ Yes | ✔ Yes | ✘ No | ✘ No | ✘ No |
| Install Cost | ✔ Lowest | ⚠ Medium | ✔ Low | ✘ Higher | ✔ Low |
| Wet Area Safe | ✔ Yes | ✔ Yes | ✘ No | ✘ No | ✘ No |
| Real Wood Surface | ✔ Yes | ✘ No | |||
| Sandable | ✘ No | ✘ No | ✘ No | ✔ Yes | ✘ No |
| Lifespan (Res.) | ⚠ 15-25 yrs | ✔ 20-30 yrs | ⚠ 10-25 yrs | ✔ 30-40 yrs | ✘ 8-15 yrs |
| Comfort Underfoot | ⚠ Moderate | ⚠ Moderate | ⚠ Moderate | ⚠ Moderate | ✔ Best |
Vinyl Flooring Installation - How It Works
Professional vinyl flooring installation doesn’t need to be complicated. Here’s exactly how Jim’s handles it.
Free In-Home Measure & Quote
A Jim's vinyl flooring specialist visits your home with samples across our full range. We measure each room, assess the subfloor, check for levelling needs, and give you a fully itemised written quote, at no charge and with no pressure to commit.
Choose Your Format and Design
LVT plank, SPC, sheet vinyl, or cushion? Timber look, stone, or concrete? Wide plank or standard? We walk you through the right format for each room based on your traffic, your subfloor, and your budget, not just what's easiest to sell.
Subfloor Preparation and Installation
Vinyl flooring is only as good as the surface underneath it. Our vinyl flooring installers handle all subfloor preparation - filling, levelling, moisture assessment - before laying the product correctly and fitting all transitions, threshold strips, and trims.
Walkthrough and Handover
We walk through every room with you before leaving. Every join, every edge, every transition strip gets checked. You receive your warranty documentation, a care guide, and a clean, ready-to-use floor.
Ready to Put the Best Vinyl Floors in Your Home?
Jim’s Flooring supplies and installs vinyl flooring across Australia, from affordable sheet vinyl for investment properties to premium SPC plank for family homes and commercial fit-outs. Free in-home quote, physical samples, and honest advice at no cost.