Difference between ceramic tiles and Floorify vinyl tiles
Before we start highlighting the differences, perhaps we should mention that there are also some similarities between ceramic tiles and a Floorify vinyl floor. For instance, both options are completely waterproof and very easy to maintain. They also share a long lifespan and the possibility of different styles such as ceramic parquet or concrete look. But when it comes to authentic feel, installation, look and feel and impact resistance, there are some big differences.
Look & feel of Floorify vinyl tiles or planks vs. floor tiles
First of all, all vinyl tiles and planks are much closer to the real deal in terms of look and feel. Both the concrete-look, natural stone, terrazzo or parquet floors have a beautiful, hyper-realistic finish. With the vinyl planks there is a rich plank variation and you can even feel the authentic texture. With ceramic parquet, the technology to create such realistic surfaces does not exist.
Still not convinced? Then know well that all types of ceramic tiles invariably come with an unnatural grout. Floorify vinyl floors, on the other hand, are all installed seamlessly (without joints!). With plank floors, this gives you a blissfully authentic feeling, but also with concrete and terrazzo tiles, the beautifully contiguous effect is an absolute added value.
Moreover, Floorify's rigid vinyl floors immediately take on the ambient temperature, so they always feel warm. With ceramic tiles without underfloor heating, this aspect can be quite disappointing. That is why Floorify's vinyl floors are also ideally suited as bathroom tiles or floor. Your nice warm feet will thank you!
The technical and practical advantages of vinyl flooring
Unlike ceramic tiles, vinyl flooring from Floorify can be installed very easily on practically any surface. All you need is a sympathetic friend and a Stanley knife. Moreover, you do not have to take drying times into account, so the vinyl floor can be walked on immediately after installation. Thanks to the floating click system, you can also remove the vinyl tiles or planks without any problems and without damaging the surface or the floor itself.
Installing ceramic parquet, natural stone or terrazzo tiles is a lot more complex and therefore more expensive. In any case, you need an experienced fitter, unless you have mastered that specific technique yourself. Once the ceramic tiles are installed, they cannot be removed easily.
To complete the look, Floorify vinyl floors are perfect to install in combination with traditional underfloor heating systems on practically any substrate and almost always without preparation. This is much less the case with ceramic tiles, where you need to consider more edge factors.
Why choose click vinyl tiles over ceramic tiles?
Aesthetically, practically and financially, the argument is clearly won by the rigid Floorify vinyl flooring. In addition, Floorify's impact resistance is a lot better. Thanks to its unique and rigid top layer, chunks and pits are thus excluded, something that cannot be said about ceramic floors.
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