Underfloor heating - Better to install tiles or laminate?

Hello,

I had actually thought about installing laminate flooring throughout the living space, but during a consultation, it was said that tiles are better for heating with underfloor heating. It warms up faster and retains heat longer, which is also cheaper in terms of consumption. They also said that personally, they have tiles everywhere in the house except for laminate in the kitchen, and that is always the coldest room.

Is that significant? I could install laminate myself, but with tiles it's different.

Tiles are better in this regard, yes. Laminates work too, though. The manufacturers indicate the suitability for underfloor heating on the product. Additionally, bonding floor coverings is recommended (if possible), as this also improves heat transfer. And if additional impact sound insulation is used, make sure it is also suitable for underfloor heating.

Who puts tiles everywhere and then laminate in the kitchen? Things happen ...

The sales consultant did it that way himself.

How big is the difference now if the laminate is glued down? (Can a layperson also manage the gluing, I have only installed it normally so far).

My wife would like tiles in a wood look, currently we have high-quality laminate installed in our apartment - I am more of a fan of that. In my opinion, laminate also feels warmer when the heating is off, regarding wear marks I’m aware that even the best laminate can’t withstand everything with 2 kids =)

I mainly see the cost factor - since the installation should be done by a tile professional + material, I am at least at double the price compared to laminate - installing 120m² is a lot.

at 120m² installation, that's a lot.

90-100 €/m² with 35,- €/m² tiles

So having tiles installed costs 12k euros at 100 per m² - with laminate I only have the m² costs which are between 10-20€ depending on quality, so 1/5 of the cost

Impact sound insulation?
Baseboards?

+ "own labor" vs. "is finished"