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Flooring Guide: Laminate vs Parquet vs Tile in Turkey
Which floor for which room? A comparison by durability, moisture, cost and installation.
2026-06-06 · 6 min read
The floor is the most heavily worn surface in a home, and the choice depends largely on the room's moisture level. Choosing the wrong material for the wrong room leads to swelling and scratching within a few years.
Which floor suits which room?
In short:
- •Living room and bedroom: laminate or engineered wood — warm, economical, fast to install
- •Kitchen, bathroom, entrance: ceramic/porcelain — water and wear resistant
- •Solid hardwood: longest lasting but most expensive and demanding to maintain
Frequently Asked Questions
- Can laminate be installed over an existing floor?
- If the existing floor is flat and sound (for example over ceramic), laminate can be laid with a suitable underlay. If the floor is uneven, levelling is needed first.