Wood floor and vitrified floor are commonly used for home decoration. Then what's the difference between them? Which one is better? Here is a comparison between wooden flooring and vitrified tile flooring.
Aesthetics
Wooden flooring: Natural material
Vitrified: Artificial or modern look
Fireproof
Wood flooring: Catches fire easily
Vitrified: Fireproof and does not catch fire
Durability
Wood flooring: Can last for lifetime or even more
Vitrified floor: Not as durable as wood
Water absorption
Wood flooring: High, not suitable for wet areas like bathrooms
Vitrified floor: Non-porous, suitable for wet areas like bathrooms
Resistance to scratches
Wood flooring: Low resistance to scratches
Vitrified: More resistance to scratches
Dimensional stability
Wood floor: Subjected to changes in dimensions
Vitrified floor: Not effect of humidity
Slip resistance
Wood floor: Less slippery
Vitrified floor: Very slippery when wet
Thickness
Wood flooring: 18mm to 22mm
Vitrified: 8mm to 12mm
Resistance to staining
Wood flooring: Can be easily stained due to oil spillage
Vitrified: High resistance to stains due to its’ low porosity
Weight
Wood flooring: Less weight
Vitrified: More wight
Noise
Wood floor: Produces noise on walking
Vitrified: Does not make noise
Installation
Wood floor: Relatively complex
Vitrified: Cement mortar bedding of 20mm to 25mm
Warmer and comfortable
Wood floor: Provides firm grip to feet, safer
Vitrified: Hart on feet cold in Winter
Maintenance and repair
Wood flooring: Relatively hard. Requires refinishing after every 5 to 6 years costlier
Vitrified: Requires minimal maintenance. Hard to repair, designs go out of trend
Cost
Wood floor: Very costly
Vitrified: Cheaper
Resale value
Wood flooring: Sell faster & at high prices
Vitrified: Doesn’t add much resale value
Uses
Wood flooring: Living room, bedroom, exterior deck, dancing halls, auditorium, ideal for cold regions, should not be used in kitchen, bathrooms and basements
Vitrified: Indoor & outdoor areas, most suitable for bathroom, kitchen, etc,. High traffic areas like banks, corporate offices
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