ᐅ Tiles or vinyl flooring in the living and dining area

Hello everyone,

We just can’t decide whether to install tiles only in the entrance area and guest bathroom, and use vinyl flooring in the rest of the ground floor (kitchen, living and dining areas), or if we should go with tiles throughout the entire ground floor.

Tiles would of course create a uniform look. However, we are a bit concerned that the floors might feel too cold underfoot—at least during the times when the underfloor heating isn’t on. Vinyl flooring makes the rooms look warmer and more cozy, though.

What are your experiences with this?

Thanks in advance!
Best regards

I think it’s totally a matter of personal taste. Many of our neighbors are building with tiles and underfloor heating. I personally don’t like the feel of tiles under my feet, so it will most likely be a design floor.

@ [B]kristinastuben:
Whichever top surface you choose: personal taste and, in most cases, the budget are the deciding factors.
A consistent look is achieved by installing the same flooring material continuously throughout the area, regardless of the type of surface, whether ceramic tiles or a plastic floor covering like PVC or similar.
To avoid cold feet, especially if you are sensitive about using only ceramic tiles, there is the option of installing electric underfloor heating beneath the tiles (specifically, in the adhesive layer).
This technical solution adds only about 3mm (1/8 inch) in thickness and does not have to result in excessive running costs, provided it is not used as the sole space heating system (which is possible but not necessary), but rather as a mild floor warming feature.
The technology has been well developed for years, and heat is available on the tile surface within minutes after the heating is switched on.
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Best wishes for a good decision
KlaRa