Laminate or CERAMIN® - which is right for me?

Anyone renovating or building a new home is often faced with the question: Which floor covering is the right one? Laminate flooring is particularly popular - inexpensive, easy to clean and visually versatile. But with new materials such as CERAMINa modern, mineral-based design flooring, there are now other alternatives to choose from.

In this article, we compare both types of flooring objectively and help you find the right solution for different requirements.

Laminate: a tried and tested classic

Laminate consists of a core board (usually HDF), a decorative layer and a protective sealant. It is available in many designs and can usually be laid as a floating floor.

Advantages:

  • Favorable price
  • Quick and easy installation
  • Large selection of decors
  • Easy to care for in everyday life

Disadvantages:

  • Sensitive to moisture (e.g. in the bathroom or kitchen)
  • Can be easily damaged under heavy load
  • No natural footfall sound insulation - additional underlays required

Laminate flooring is well suited to living spaces with low moisture levels and limited budgets - for example in bedrooms or study rooms.

CERAMIN: Modern alternative with a mineral core

CERAMIN is an innovative, PVC-free mineral-based design flooring. It looks like wood or tile, is pleasant to the touch and combines modern design with high technical performance.

Advantages:

  • Suitable for damp rooms, also for kitchens and bathrooms
  • Dimensionally stable, resilient and durable
  • Low-emission, without PVC and plasticizers
  • Low installation height - ideal for renovations
  • Can be partially laid over existing floors
  • 100% recyclable and produced in Germany

Disadvantages:

  • Slightly more expensive than simple laminate

CERAMIN is particularly suitable for households in which healthy living, sustainability and suitability for everyday use play a role - for example in family homes, barrier-free rooms or when renovating existing buildings.

What suits whom?

Criterion Laminate CERAMIN
Price Inexpensive Mid to upper segment
Suitable for damp rooms No (except special variants) Yes
Care & cleaning Good Very good, even with heavy use
Sustainability & emissions Depending on material PVC-free, low-emission, recyclable
Impact sound & acoustics Additional insulation necessary Integrated insulation depending on product
Relocation Floating Floating or bonded
Suitable for allergy sufferers Restricted Very well suited

Conclusion: A question of priorities

Who wants a favorable floor covering for dry living areas, is with Laminate well advised. On the other hand Suitable for damp roomsSustainabilityHealthy living and a high-quality feel value, finds in CERAMIN a modern and future-oriented solution.

The choice ultimately depends on the intended use, budget and personal requirements. It is worth thinking beyond short-term price advantages - especially if durability and environmental compatibility play a role.

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