Parquet or wood-effect stoneware? This is a common question often asked by users when choosing their next flooring.
Due to the visual effects it can create and its competitive price, wood-effect porcelain stoneware is certainly establishing itself on the market as a rival to parquet.
However, it remains a copy of an original, namely the true wooden floor, which compared to stoneware can offer several advantages.

1 – Parquet is primarily made of living and natural material, as such unmatched for the warmth it conveys and its scents, as well as for the variety of its colors and shades.

2- Parquet is durable, and in case it gets damaged, you can repair it following our advice, and it ensures perfect thermal and acoustic insulation.

3- Wooden flooring is ecological, especially if the raw material comes from FSC certified sources, and can be painted and treated with entirely eco-sustainable oils and waxes. Furthermore, to highlight the material effect and its grain, the wood is subjected to brushing with Teflon brushes and finished with completely non-toxic paints or natural oils.

Stoneware vs. parquet: watch out for prices

This brushing is also done on stoneware, but more deeply, allowing dirt to penetrate more stubbornly into the cracks and joints, complicating cleaning operations.
Yes, but what about the price?
It has been said that the price of porcelain stoneware is competitive, but it is also true that if you are looking for quality flooring, you can purchase an excellent parquet at a not dissimilar price. Moreover, by periodically addressing scratched areas and with careful sanding work, even 15-20 years after purchase, you can restore the wooden floor to its original charm, something extremely rare for porcelain stoneware floors.

4 – An investment that lasts over time
Parquet is not only an aesthetic choice but also a long-term investment. With the right maintenance, a wooden floor can last for decades, maintaining its charm and adding value to your home. Unlike wood-effect stoneware, which can lose its original beauty due to chipping or surface wear, parquet can be sanded and restored, returning to shine like the first day. This makes it not only an ecological solution but also economically advantageous in the long run.

5 – A unique experience underfoot
Walking on a parquet floor is an unparalleled sensory experience. Wood, being a living and natural material, provides a feeling of warmth and comfort to the touch, especially if you walk barefoot. Moreover, parquet is less cold than stoneware, creating a more welcoming and comfortable atmosphere in every room, especially ideal during the colder months.

Choosing between parquet and wood-effect stoneware certainly depends on needs and personal taste, but it is clear that parquet offers a series of unique advantages that make it an unbeatable option for those seeking a natural, elegant, and durable floor. In addition to its aesthetic beauty, parquet guarantees comfort, sustainability, and the possibility of being restored over time, confirming itself not only as a decorative element but also as an added value for your home.