Flooring • 7 Min Read
Flooring Guide: Hardwood vs Luxury Vinyl vs Porcelain Tile
Bare feet don’t lie. Your floor must feel good at 6am and survive the dog at 6pm.
| Material | Feel | Tropics | IDR/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solid Hardwood (Teak) | Warm, alive | ★★★ Swells in humidity | 1.8M |
| Luxury Vinyl (LVT) | Soft, quiet | ★★★★★ 100% waterproof | 550K |
| Porcelain Wood-Look | Cool, hard | ★★★★★ No swelling | 420K |
Our Verdict for Indonesia
Living + Bedroom: LVT click — warm, silent, termite-proof, install in 1 day.
Bath + Kitchen + Terrace: Porcelain wood-look — waterproof and cool underfoot.
Showpiece: Teak hardwood in study/library only — climate-controlled.
“The best floor is the one you forget. If you’re thinking about it daily, it’s wrong.” — Lina Hartono