Renovating your flooring in Brussels, without the hassle
Updated June 24, 2026 by Pierre
There's that moment, when you move into a Brussels house or finally decide to renovate, when you look down and realize that everything starts with the floor. The creaky old parquet, the yellowed linoleum in the kitchen, the cracked tiles in the hallway: you ignore them for months, then one day it becomes obvious. Here in Brussels, the floor is never a minor detail. Between the humidity, the rain that comes in through the front door, and the grand houses that are already a hundred years old, you need something sturdy as well as beautiful. Here's how we tackled the issue, without breaking the bank or spending six months on it.
Tiles, a sure value in Brussels homes
Let's be honest: in a city where it rains every other day, tile flooring remains unbeatable. It withstands wet boots, the dog's paws coming back from the park, kitchen splashes, and it cleans up with a quick mop. For a long time, it was thought to be cold and impersonal, but the current offerings have changed everything. Natural stone effect, terrazzo imitation, large matte formats, or small, old-fashioned tiles reminiscent of the floors in our old houses: there's plenty to choose from. Browsing the collections of floor tile At Impermo, we realized that it's possible to preserve the charm of a period interior while installing something modern and easy to live with. Our advice: don't rush into buying the first model you see; request samples and install them in your own home, in natural daylight. A color can look completely different between a showroom and a north-facing living room in Brussels.
Vinyl, the unexpected option
And then there's the chef's surprise. We had preconceived notions about vinyl, a relic of 80s kitchens. Wrong. The vinyl flooring Today's flooring is nothing like it used to be: it's a remarkably realistic imitation of wood or stone, soft and warm underfoot, quieter than tile, and often installs without major construction work. For a rental apartment you want to refresh, or for a child's bedroom where you like to be able to sit on the floor, it's a smart and much more budget-friendly option. One small drawback in Brussels: it's more resistant to humidity than before, but it's still best to avoid basements and rooms prone to dampness.
Our advice before you get started
True luxury is taking your time. Measure twice, compare materials in person rather than on a screen, and consider the actual use of each room. A hallway, a kitchen, a bedroom: the flooring isn't the same. Visiting a showroom, at Impermo or elsewhere, helps enormously in making a decision, because touching the material and walking on it is worth a thousand photos. And once the installation is complete, we promise you: you'll never look at your home the same way again.
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