| Type | Water | Termites | Underfoot | Over existing tiles | Underfloor heating | Upkeep | Indicative material ₹/sq ft* | Indicative labour ₹/sq ft* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPC rigid core | Waterproof core material | No wood fibre | Firm; quieter with IXPE | Usually yes | Most | Low | 70–300 | 15–40 |
| LVT click | Waterproof plank material | No wood fibre | Soft, warm, quiet | Only if very flat | Most | Low | 80–280 | 15–35 |
| LVT glue-down | Waterproof; seal perimeter in wet rooms | No wood fibre | Thin, solid | No (needs smooth screed) | Yes | Low | 60–450 | 15–30 |
| Laminate | Water-resistant at best; avoid wet areas | Wood-based core | Firm, can sound hollow | Usually yes | Many | Low | 80–250 | 25–40 |
| Engineered wood | Not water-resistant | Wood: treat the slab | Warm real wood | Sometimes (floating) | Some | Medium | 180–900 | 40–60 |
| Solid wood | Not water-resistant | Wood: treat the slab | Warm, solid | No (battens / ply) | Rarely | Higher | 350–1500 | 60–120 |
| WPC decking | Outdoor composite | Composite board | Outdoor deck | On joists | n/a | Low | 225–750 | 60–120 |
| Commercial & healthcare vinyl | Waterproof, welded seams | No wood fibre | Resilient, hygienic | No (screed) | Some | Scheduled scrubbing | 40–250 | 15–25 |
* Indicative Indian market ranges (2026) from public price guides, ex-GST, material and labour separately. They are not Vantafloor prices — see each product page for ours. Water and termite notes describe the material, not a guarantee; product-level ratings appear only where we publish the test report.
Want the long version? Read SPC vs laminate vs engineered wood.