Phuket, building materials
Phuket, building materials
Planning a renovation in your Philla or apartment in Phuket? The key question is which flooring to choose for different rooms so it can withstand the tropical climate and daily wear and tear. Let's break it down by room.
Kitchen and Dining Area: Zone of High Humidity and Grease
Here you need a champion in moisture resistance and chemical resistance. The best candidates are:
Ceramic Tile — the indestructible classic. It's not afraid of spilled water, grease, or hot pots. Choose a non-slip, matte surface.
Quartz-Vinyl Tile (LVT/SPC) — a modern alternative. Warmer to the touch than tile, equally water-resistant, with excellent wear resistance.
Avoid: Laminate (it will swell from leaks) and parquet.
Conditions are extreme — you need a material with absolute water resistance.
Ceramic Tile — the undisputed leader. Easy to clean, not afraid of mold.
Quartz-Vinyl (PVC Tile) — if you want a warmer and more tactilely pleasant floor. Modern collections are indistinguishable from natural materials.
Tip: For the shower area, use a non-slip profile or small-format tiles.
Priorities in these rooms are warmth, quietness, and beautiful design.
Quartz-Vinyl Tile or Plank (LVT) — the ideal all-rounder. Imitates expensive wood, warm, with good sound insulation, resistant to scratches from furniture.
Cork Flooring — the most eco-friendly and quiet option, creates a cozy atmosphere. Requires protection from moisture (not advisable on the ground floor).
High-quality Laminate (AC4/AC5 rating) — a budget solution for dry rooms if you are sure there will be no leaks.
Entrance Hall and Corridor: Maximum Wear Resistance
The area with the highest traffic, sand, and moisture from outside.
Porcelain Stoneware — the most durable and wear-resistant option.
Quartz-Vinyl (SPC collections) — has increased hardness, hides scratches, is easy to clean.
Avoid: Soft materials (carpet, cork) which will wear out quickly.
Terrace and Open Verandas: Resistance to UV and Rain
Requirements: weather resistance, frost resistance (for air conditioning), non-slip surface.
Outdoor Porcelain Tile or Composite Decking (WPC) — the best solutions.
The Main Principle for Phuket: Choose flooring with the markings "water resistant" and "UV resistant". We will help you select the perfect material for every room with delivery and professional installation across the island. Create a cozy and practical interior that can withstand the tropics!
