ᐅ Flooring Options for Different Rooms – Ideas & Tips

kbt09 schrieb:

These stone carpets always give me the impression of a commercial property.

Yes, it’s the same as with that felt flooring often found in "carpeted office floors."

ypg schrieb:

And I don’t need slippers, even though I have the typical women’s problem of cold feet. Our tiles usually feel pleasantly warm.

When the underfloor heating is on, the tiles are very comfortably warm, and I wouldn’t even need rugs in the bathroom. But when it’s off, the tiles feel cool. That’s the case, for example, during the heating season at night. Walking barefoot in the bathroom... then I definitely get the typical “ice feet.” In summer, when it’s very warm, you probably appreciate the cool floor... but otherwise?

I have porcelain stoneware floor tiles. Does that affect the temperature?

I have a combination of tiles and laminate flooring. Originally, I was considering vinyl, but a flooring retailer had a separate room for each type of flooring, and the chemical smell in the vinyl room was very strong. He also mentioned right from the start that he never installs vinyl in children's rooms because he would rather lose the sale than compromise on that. This is a very reputable store that has been selling and installing flooring for generations. However, this was three years ago. I couldn’t afford high-quality hardwood flooring, so I chose high-quality laminate instead. I really like the floor, and it doesn’t resemble the laminate I had during my rental apartment days at all.

Altai schrieb:

And this is, for example, also the case at night during the heating season.

Why is that? With underfloor heating, you don’t lower the temperature at night.

Altai schrieb:

I have stoneware floor tiles. Does that affect the temperature?

Tile material absorbs heat well and retains it. This effect should last through the night, especially since the temperature is not reduced significantly—maybe by 2-3 degrees Celsius (4-5°F). In our home, nothing gets cold, except sometimes during transitional periods in spring and autumn, when the heating system is unsure whether it should be on or off.

boxandroof schrieb:


There are huge differences in feel and durability with vinyl that are not reflected in the price. There are very large discounts online, and you can order samples.

I also have vinyl and am satisfied, but I would only install vinyl certified with the Blue Angel eco-label. Glued-down vinyl is definitely better, especially on the ground floor. Gluable vinyl with the Blue Angel certification has only been available for about a year now (from Meister and, I believe, also Wineo).

Most luxury vinyl planks are click-lock and have corresponding backing layers. Classen’s planks have the best suitability for underfloor heating among click-lock types.

All three manufacturers make a good impression at first glance (all also have the Blue Angel certification), I’ll save that, thanks!

Since you say that the quality regarding durability can’t be judged by the price, have you actually seen or installed products from any of the three manufacturers?

@Bava fortunately, it seems that quite a lot has happened in the last three years, considering that glued Blue Angel vinyl has only been available for about a year now.

boxandroof schrieb:

It’s worth taking a look at the technical data sheets concerning thermal conductivity and abrasion class.

The advantage of tiles in thermal conductivity compared to vinyl is clear. However, the further advantage of tiles in thermal storage compared to vinyl should be negligible if you use vinyl designed for underfloor heating with relatively good thermal conductivity, right?