Buying guide
Vinyl or tiles? How to pick the right floor
Torn between a vinyl floor and tiles? Both are beautiful and low-maintenance, but they differ in feel, price and use. This guide helps you choose in minutes. And then you can see it in your own room.
| PVC | Tiles | |
|---|---|---|
| Feel & sound | Warmer and softer underfoot, dampens sound. | Cooler and harder; sleek and solid. |
| Underfloor heating | Excellent, heats up quickly. | Excellent, retains heat for long. |
| Moisture (bathroom) | Good, but tiles remain the standard in wet rooms. | Unmatched. The best choice for bathroom and wall. |
| Maintenance | Very easy, just mop. | Very easy; clean grout now and then. |
| Look | Convincing wood looks, many designs. | Natural-stone, concrete and wood looks, large format. |
| Price | Often more affordable in material and fitting. | Slightly higher, but very long lifespan. |
Quick advice
Choose vinyl if…
you want warmth and comfort underfoot, want to dampen sound (e.g. upstairs) and a sharp price matters.
Choose tiles if…
you are fitting a bathroom or wet room, love a sleek, cool look, or want maximum lifespan and value retention.
See both in your room
Still unsure? Browse our vinyl floors and tiles, and use the "See it in your space" tool to lay them into a photo of your own room.
Frequently asked questions
Both work excellently with underfloor heating. Vinyl heats up faster; tiles retain heat longer. So the choice depends mainly on look and feel, not the heating.