SPC vs laminate vs parquet in Israel
Most Israeli apartments start with ceramic tile. If you want a warmer, wood-look floor, the three usual choices are SPC, laminate and parquet. Here is how they differ, where each one fits, and what we charge to install them.
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Short answer
SPC has a fully waterproof core, so it suits kitchens, entrances and rentals. Laminate and parquet give the classic wood look many people want in bedrooms and living rooms, but should be kept away from standing water. All three can often go over existing tile if it is sound and level. Installed, our price is ₪150–₪260 per m², VAT included; a 2-room (~50 m²) in 4 mm SPC is ₪7,500–₪9,500.
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Side by side
| SPC | Laminate | Parquet | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water | Fully waterproof core | Most types do not like standing water | Real wood surface; keep it dry |
| Best rooms | Kitchens, entrances, rentals, whole apartment | Bedrooms, living rooms | Bedrooms, living rooms |
| Surface | Printed wood or stone look | Printed wood look | Real wood top layer |
| Over old tile | Often yes, if sound and level | Often yes, if sound and level | Often yes, if sound and level |
| Thickness options | 4 mm or 6 mm (we quote both) | Depends on product | Depends on product |
Which one for which apartment
We bring samples to the free assessment so you compare colours and thickness in your own light.
- Rental or Airbnb: SPC. It handles spills, wet shoes and mopping, and 4 mm is a solid everyday choice.
- Owner-occupied, whole apartment: SPC 6 mm for a thicker feel underfoot, or laminate/parquet in the bedrooms and SPC in the kitchen and entrance.
- Near the sea (Jaffa, Bat Yam, the beachfront): humidity is high, so a waterproof floor is the safer choice.
- You want real wood: parquet, kept away from the kitchen sink and the entrance.
Installed prices
SPC, laminate or parquet
SPC, 2-room apartment
All prices are estimates including VAT. The final price is confirmed after a free in-home assessment.
Over the old tile or rip it out?
If the existing tile is sound (no hollow or loose tiles) and level enough, the new floor goes straight over it. That avoids demolition, dust, debris removal and several days of work. If tiles are loose or the floor is very uneven, the old floor may need removal (₪25–₪45 per m²) or levelling, and we put that on its own line in the quote.
Check door clearances: a new floor raises the level by a few millimetres, so some doors need trimming. We note it at the visit.
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Common questions
Is SPC better than laminate?
For anywhere that gets wet, yes: SPC has a fully waterproof core. Laminate gives a wood look in dry rooms. Many apartments use SPC throughout for simplicity.Free quote on WhatsApp →
How much does SPC flooring cost in Israel?
Our installed price is ₪150–₪260 per m², VAT included. For a 2-room apartment (~50 m²), 4 mm SPC is ₪7,500–₪9,500 and 6 mm is ₪9,750–₪13,000.Free quote on WhatsApp →
Can parquet go in a kitchen?
It can, but real wood does not like water near a sink or dishwasher. SPC is the safer choice in kitchens and entrances.Free quote on WhatsApp →
Do I have to remove the old tile?
Often not. If it is sound and level enough, the new floor goes over it. We check at the free visit.Free quote on WhatsApp →
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