Floor Finishes Comparison Tool
The JK® system offers exceptional flexibility, working effectively with nearly all types of floor coverings. However, to achieve the best performance from your underfloor heating, it’s essential to choose the right floor finish. Different materials transfer and retain heat in very different ways, which can have a big impact on comfort, efficiency, and running costs.
By understanding the properties of each flooring option, you can make an informed decision that balances style, comfort, and energy efficiency. The right floor finish not only enhances the performance of the JK® system but also ensures a comfortable, warm environment for years to come.
Use our handy comparison tool to check the types of flooring you are considering using.
Wood Floor
Engineered Wood
Real wood veneer over plywood core
Wood Floor
Solid Wood
Single piece of natural hardwood, thick and sandable multiple times
Wood Floor
Bonded Wood
Wood particles bonded together, often with adhesive layers (e.g., HDF core)
Floating engineered wood
Wood Floor
Click-system engineered planks, not glued or nailed
Parquet (wood)
Wood Floor
Wood blocks arranged in geometric patterns
Tiles
Natural/Hard Surface
Ceramic or porcelain tiles, installed with grout
Natural Stone
Natural/Hard Surface
Marble, granite, slate, travertine, etc.
Gravel floor
Natural/Hard Surface
Resin-bound decorative stone/gravel mixes
Cast floor
Natural/Hard Surface
Seamless poured floors, such as polyurethane or epoxy
Concrete
Natural/Hard Surface
Polished or sealed concrete slab floors
Terazzo
Natural/Hard Surface
Composite of marble, glass, or stone chips in cement base
PVC
Resilient/Synthetic
Polyvinyl chloride, in tiles, sheets or planks
Vinyl (LVT/sheet)
Resilient/Synthetic
Luxury Vinyl Tile or sheet vinyl with printed layers
Rubber floor
Resilient/Synthetic
Durable, elastic floors often used in gyms and hospitals
Linoleum (Lino)
Resilient/Synthetic
Made from linseed oil, cork dust, wood flour
Marmoleum
Resilient/Synthetic
Brand of natural linoleum (Forbo), available in rolls or tiles
Resin floors
Resilient/Synthetic
Epoxy or polyurethane-based seamless floors
Carpet
Soft Floors/Textile
Broadloom or wall-to-wall carpet with textile surface
Carpet tiles
Soft Floors/Textile
Modular textile floor tiles
Rugs
Soft Floors/Textile
Non-fixed textile coverings, often decorative
Cork floor
Natural or Bio-Based
Renewable material
Bamboo
Natural or Bio-Based
Fast-growing grass compressed into planks
Strawboard
Natural or Bio-Based
Compressed straw boards used in eco-construction
Laminate
Composite or Other Floor
High-density fiberboard core with photographic layer
