Godfrey Hirst Metropol Oak Whitehaven Oak Hybrid Flooring

Godfrey Hirst Metropol Oak Whitehaven Oak – pale washed oak hybrid flooring

Whitehaven Oak is a pale washed oak with a light, airy finish. It suits coastal and Hamptons interiors. Metropol Oak is a long-board 6.5mm hybrid with an embossed-in-register oak texture and a ceramic-bead coating for extra scratch resistance – made for living. Whitehaven Oak is one of 10 colours in the range.

Why choose Metropol Oak Whitehaven Oak

• Waterproof hybrid construction – Trigon® limestone-composite core that will not swell or warp, so it can be laid throughout the home including kitchens, laundries and bathrooms.
• 0.5mm wear layer with ceramic-bead coating – built for pets, kids and high-traffic living areas.
• Embossed in register – the surface texture is synchronised with the printed grain, so every knot and vein you see you can also feel.
• Quiet underfoot – 1.5mm acoustic backing is pre-attached, so no separate underlay is needed.
• Uniclic® watertight locking – floats over most existing hard floors; no glue, fast installation.
• 25-year residential warranty from Godfrey Hirst, an Australian company since 1865.

Specifications at a glance

• Board size: 1830 x 182mm
• Total thickness: 6.5mm (including 1.5mm acoustic backing)
• Wear layer: 0.5mm
• Pack: 4 boards, 1.33m² per box
• Surface: embossed-in-register matte; micro-bevel edge
• Slip resistance: P4 (AS 4586)
• Installation: floating, Uniclic® watertight click
• Certifications: ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 manufacturing; Green Building Council compliant VOC emissions

Full technical data is in the specification table on this page.

Where it works best

Because Metropol Oak is waterproof and hard wearing, Whitehaven Oak can run through open-plan living, kitchens, hallways, bedrooms and wet areas without a change of floor at doorways. Its light tone helps smaller or south-facing rooms feel larger and hides dust and pet hair better than very dark floors.

Installation and care

Metropol Oak floats over concrete slabs, tiles, timber and existing sheet flooring that is flat, dry and clean. Boards click together with the Uniclic® watertight system and need no glue, and the attached backing means no extra underlay. Sweep or vacuum regularly and damp-mop with a pH-neutral cleaner.

Buying Metropol Oak Whitehaven Oak from The Flooring Guys

We stock Godfrey Hirst hybrid flooring at trade-direct prices in Brisbane and Sydney with delivery Australia-wide. Order a sample to check the colour in your own light, or compare Whitehaven Oak with other hybrid floors in our range. Need it laid? Ask us about supply and install.

Frequently asked questions

Can I install it in a bathroom?
Yes. The limestone-composite core is waterproof, so it is suitable for bathrooms and laundries when installed to Godfrey Hirst’s guidelines.

Do I need underlay?
No. A 1.5mm acoustic underlay is already attached to every board.

How many boxes do I need?
Each box covers 1.33m². Measure your room area, add about 10% for cuts and wastage, and divide by 1.33.