Flooring for apartments: porcelain tile, ceramic, or vinyl — which to choose and what it costs

Porcelain tile is denser, handles moisture and wear better, and comes in larger formats with fewer visible grout lines — it's the material behind most Plus and Premium finishes. Ceramic tile is more affordable and lighter, with solid performance for standard residential use, typical of the Essential level. Vinyl (laminate or SPC flooring) mimics wood at a lower cost than real hardwood, installs faster, and is a common choice for bedrooms.

In wet zones (bathrooms, kitchen, laundry area), porcelain tile or ceramic is the right call — vinyl isn't built for constant water exposure. In social areas (living and dining rooms), large-format porcelain tile gives a more continuous, higher-end feel. In bedrooms, vinyl is a valid option and warmer underfoot than ceramic.

Flooring type is one of the variables that determines whether your apartment lands at Essential, Plus, or Premium — the per-m² price of each level already accounts for the typical flooring material of that category. You can see the exact range for your case in the online quote simulator.

That the slab is level before tile gets set — an uneven floor ends up producing uneven or cracked pieces over time. Flooring goes in after bathroom and kitchen tiling, and before final paint — see the full sequence in our guide to the correct order of finishes.

It all starts with the online quote simulator: in minutes you get a price range and an estimated timeline in weeks, with no site visit needed. If you decide to move forward, a diagnostic visit gets scheduled and, if the project calls for it, the complete project study (detailed budget, updated floor plans, 3D modeling, and photorealistic renders).

Before any construction starts, everything is put in writing: a fixed price, a timeline in weeks, and a minimum one-year warranty. During execution, you follow real progress through the Client Zone, with no need to be on-site every day.