Tile vs laminate: which is better
The classic kitchen and hallway dilemma: tile shrugs off water, laminate is warmer and cheaper to lay.
Ceramic tile28 €/m²
Laminate18 €/m²
Diferencias clave
- Laminate is roughly 36% cheaper (18 €/m² vs 28 €/m²).
- Laminate is warmer: lower thermal conductivity (0.1 vs 0.9 W/(m·K)).
- Ceramic tile is safer in a fire (lower combustibility class).
Especificaciones frente a frente
| Propiedad | Ceramic tile | Laminate |
|---|---|---|
| Precio promedio (España) | 28 €/m² | 18 €/m² |
| Conductividad térmica | 0.9 W/(m·K) | 0.1 W/(m·K) |
| Densidad | 2000 kg/m³ | 850 kg/m³ |
| Absorción de agua | 10 % | — |
| Resistencia a la compresión | 30 MPa | — |
| Combustibilidad | Incombustible | Combustible |
Valores de referencia típicos (SP 50.13330 / GOST); las cifras reales dependen del fabricante y de la calidad.
Dónde encaja cada uno
- Ceramic tile
- Bathroom and kitchen walls and floors, splashbacks.
- Laminate
- Living rooms and bedrooms; moisture-resistant grades — kitchens.