Choosing the right floor finishings can be an extremely difficult task. While previously, ceramic tiles were the way to go, because of their design and easy to maintain features, nowadays vinyl flooring is becoming more popular. Vinyl tiles are the modern way to finish the flooring in your house. These tiles are easier to install and are more durable. There are several types of vinyl flooring solutions that are available. The Linoleum Flooring tiles and the Laminate Vinyl tiles are the more popular ones and thus people can get a bit confused as to which one they should install. While both of them are good, there are a few noticeable differences that can help in deciding which one to get. The differences are:

1. The materials used

One of the biggest differences between the two vinyl tiles is the actual materials used to make these products. Linoleum Floors are made of extremely eco-friendly materials such as linseed oil, cork, jute, wood flour, tree resins, and limestone powder. All these products are 100 percent recyclable, making the Linoleum floors much more sustainable than the Laminate Vinyl floors. Laminate flooring on the other hand are made from composite wood pressed together at high temperatures. They are then laminated and made to look like real wood or stone finishes. 

2. Comfort and Maintenance

Linoleum tiles have more elasticity, and thus are more comfortable to walk on. While both the tiles feature anti-slip features, as well as good comfort to the soles, Linoleum floors are easier on the joints and are suitable for commercial and industrial areas. Both the tiles are very durable and easy to clean. However, the Linoleum tiles are very sensitive to moisture and thus cannot be used in bathrooms. This is not a problem for Laminate however, as they can be specially designed for washrooms by using superior technology.

3. Design and Colour 

When it comes to design and colour, it is really up to the customer’s preference. Should you prefer designs more to solid colours, then laminate is the way to go since these tiles come in a variety of different vintage and modern designs. Laminate tiles can also have beautiful real wood and stone finish which can really give the room a more premium and sophisticated look. However, if you are looking for a different choice in solid colours or shaded colours, then linoleum is the way to go. These tiles offer a lot of different shades of colour and even a wood like finish that could look pleasing in the living room area. However, in this department, it is each to his own.

What Tiles do Dutco Tennant Supply?

We are glad to let you know that whether you choose the laminate tiles or the linoleum tile, Dutco Tennant has you covered since we supply both of them. Through this blog, you must have gotten a decent idea about the differences and which one to choose and we are here to supply your needs. We have been the top supplier of flooring tiles and other industrial products for over 40 years in the middle east and the GCC region. Should you have more questions about which type of tile you should get, you can contact our experts at: +9714-2152799