Tile vs laminate: which is better
The classic kitchen and hallway dilemma: tile shrugs off water, laminate is warmer and cheaper to lay.
Ceramic tile32 €/m²
Laminate22 €/m²
Principales différences
- Laminate is roughly 31% cheaper (22 €/m² vs 32 €/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).
Spécifications comparées
| Propriété | Ceramic tile | Laminate |
|---|---|---|
| Prix moyen (France) | 32 €/m² | 22 €/m² |
| Conductivité thermique | 0.9 W/(m·K) | 0.1 W/(m·K) |
| Densité | 2000 kg/m³ | 850 kg/m³ |
| Absorption d'eau | 10 % | — |
| Résistance à la compression | 30 MPa | — |
| Combustibilité | Incombustible | Combustible |
Valeurs de référence typiques (SP 50.13330 / GOST) ; les chiffres réels dépendent du fabricant et de la classe.
Usage recommandé
- Ceramic tile
- Bathroom and kitchen walls and floors, splashbacks.
- Laminate
- Living rooms and bedrooms; moisture-resistant grades — kitchens.