We bought a house – yay!
Now it’s time for renovations...
However, we can’t agree on the flooring.
What is more practical for the hallway (ground floor)? Tiles or vinyl? Everyone at the home improvement store says something different...
That’s why we’re hoping for your experiences.
We plan to have vinyl everywhere on the ground floor (except the guest toilet and possibly the hallway).
We actually wanted a uniform look and prefer vinyl. BUT is vinyl really that scratch-resistant?
I just can’t fully believe that vinyl can handle everything (we were told different things in various specialty stores).
Does anyone have experience with vinyl in the hallway?
For your information: We want to use click vinyl, no glue. Wear class 23/31.
We would appreciate your feedback and experiences.
Now it’s time for renovations...
However, we can’t agree on the flooring.
What is more practical for the hallway (ground floor)? Tiles or vinyl? Everyone at the home improvement store says something different...
That’s why we’re hoping for your experiences.
We plan to have vinyl everywhere on the ground floor (except the guest toilet and possibly the hallway).
We actually wanted a uniform look and prefer vinyl. BUT is vinyl really that scratch-resistant?
I just can’t fully believe that vinyl can handle everything (we were told different things in various specialty stores).
Does anyone have experience with vinyl in the hallway?
For your information: We want to use click vinyl, no glue. Wear class 23/31.
We would appreciate your feedback and experiences.
I am currently facing a similar question, and we have clearly decided against vinyl.
Why?
Especially with children who like to bring stones and dirt into the house, vinyl is not suitable for the entrance area or hallway. Vinyl is not as durable as it might seem.
For my part, I will have the entire ground floor covered with wood-look tiles. Tiler costs are 40 euros per square meter plus materials, totaling about 90 euros per square meter.
Why?
Especially with children who like to bring stones and dirt into the house, vinyl is not suitable for the entrance area or hallway. Vinyl is not as durable as it might seem.
For my part, I will have the entire ground floor covered with wood-look tiles. Tiler costs are 40 euros per square meter plus materials, totaling about 90 euros per square meter.
Hello "thesit27".
Both types of flooring, whether made of PVC or a ceramic material, have their advantages and disadvantages. So, you cannot simply say that one is clearly better than the other.
Ceramic tiles are quite durable and can handle less frequent cleaning over long periods without much issue. PVC flooring, on the other hand, does not tolerate this as well. Ceramic tiles can also feel uncomfortably cold in winter if there is no underfloor heating, as they conduct heat very well and immediately draw warmth away from the feet.
PVC flooring behaves similarly, quickly dissipating foot warmth without underfloor heating, unless you choose a CV flooring type.
A bigger drawback of PVC and CV floors is their susceptibility to scuff marks and scratches. Even PU-coated floors can only partly mask this issue for a moderate time.
Unfortunately, the best advice is to consider which benefits you are willing to forgo and which disadvantages you are prepared to accept.
A high-quality PVC/CV floor combined with a well-functioning entrance mat zone should work well overall.
Best regards, KlaRa
Both types of flooring, whether made of PVC or a ceramic material, have their advantages and disadvantages. So, you cannot simply say that one is clearly better than the other.
Ceramic tiles are quite durable and can handle less frequent cleaning over long periods without much issue. PVC flooring, on the other hand, does not tolerate this as well. Ceramic tiles can also feel uncomfortably cold in winter if there is no underfloor heating, as they conduct heat very well and immediately draw warmth away from the feet.
PVC flooring behaves similarly, quickly dissipating foot warmth without underfloor heating, unless you choose a CV flooring type.
A bigger drawback of PVC and CV floors is their susceptibility to scuff marks and scratches. Even PU-coated floors can only partly mask this issue for a moderate time.
Unfortunately, the best advice is to consider which benefits you are willing to forgo and which disadvantages you are prepared to accept.
A high-quality PVC/CV floor combined with a well-functioning entrance mat zone should work well overall.
Best regards, KlaRa
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GoodCompany13 Apr 2017 22:18I consider vinyl to be fairly scratch-resistant, but tiles can also get chips or dents, for example if something heavy should fall on them.
The choice also depends on personal preference; personally, I would lean towards tiles.
The choice also depends on personal preference; personally, I would lean towards tiles.
EveundGerd25 Apr 2017 21:22For almost two years now, we have had vinyl flooring in our kitchen and living room.
In the hallway, we decided to go with tiles back then and have not regretted that choice so far.
However, the decision to install vinyl has been regrettable. Although it was expensive when purchased from a specialized retailer, the product does not live up to the manufacturer's promises. By now, I have had many contacts with families who reach out to us through our blog because their vinyl flooring is also not very durable.
Especially for hallways, I would therefore advise against using vinyl.
In the hallway, we decided to go with tiles back then and have not regretted that choice so far.
However, the decision to install vinyl has been regrettable. Although it was expensive when purchased from a specialized retailer, the product does not live up to the manufacturer's promises. By now, I have had many contacts with families who reach out to us through our blog because their vinyl flooring is also not very durable.
Especially for hallways, I would therefore advise against using vinyl.
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