Flooring comparison
Laminate vs SPC vs parquet vs tile — properties
Table
| Flooring | Price/m² | Durability | Water | Install | Kitchen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laminate AC4–5 | €8–20 | ★★★ | ✗ swells | ★★★ easy | ✗ |
| SPC/LVT vinyl | €15–35 | ★★★★ | ✓ waterproof | ★★★ easy | ✓ |
| Engineered wood | €30–80 | ★★★ | ✗ | ★★ | ✗ |
| Porcelain tile | €15–50 | ★★★★★ | ✓ | ★ hard | ✓ |
| Linoleum | €5–15 | ★★ | ✓ | ★★★ easy | ✓ |
| Cork | €20–40 | ★★ | ✗ | ★★ | ✗ |
SPC — optimum for kitchen/hallway (waterproof, durable). Laminate — bedroom/living. Tile — bath/kitchen. 2mm underlay under laminate/SPC is mandatory.