How to compare two floors

Start with what the floor is made of and how it is fitted, then compare price per m², board height and the number of whole boxes your room needs. Colour comes last, and a sample is the only fair way to judge it.

1. Surface. Real timber, bamboo or a printed timber look on a hybrid, laminate or vinyl board.
2. Fitting. Click-together floating floors and glue-down floors need different subfloor preparation.
3. Height and size. Thickness matters at doors and next to other floors; plank size changes how many joins you see.
4. Sound. In apartments, compare the listed acoustic results and get your building’s approval for the tested setup.
5. Cost. Compare price per m², then whole boxes for your room, since boxes cover different areas.