What options do you have for bathroom flooring? You’d be surprised by the variety on the market today. Here are a few of your choices:
Solid Hardwood
It may look fantastic, but solid hardwood isn’t necessarily one of your best choices for bathroom flooring. It’s easily damaged by water, and it can get rather slippery when wet. If you do decide to use it, be sure it’s sealed after installation, so no water can seep into the nooks.
Engineered Wood
Love the look of hardwood but don’t want to worry about upkeep in a bathroom? Engineered wood can be a great alternative. Because the top layer is real wood, it looks just like solid hardwood, but a plywood base makes it more durable.
Laminate
Manufacturers are doing wonders with laminate flooring these days. From the wood look to the stone look, laminate flooring appears more like the real thing. Plus, it’s one of the most durable flooring options, so if you have little ones running around, this could be the best choice for you.
Sustainable
Go green in your bathroom with a sustainable flooring option. Although bamboo and reclaimed hardwood work well and look great in other parts of the house, the best sustainable choice for a bathroom is cork flooring. It feels warm underfoot and doesn’t get slippery. Just make sure it’s sealed properly to prevent water damage.
Stone
Limestone, granite, and marble are all great at resisting moisture, and they’re all extremely hardwearing. But they can get slick, and they’re up there in the price department. If you do have the money to install stone flooring (lucky you!), be sure to purchase a few bath mats to prevent falls.
Ceramic
Ceramic flooring is a bathroom favorite. It’s waterproof, fairly inexpensive, and available in a wide variety of looks, patterns, and textures. There’s bound to be something that catches your eye.
Rubber
It’s not just for your workout room anymore. Because it is resilient, slip resistant, and quiet, it’s being seen in bathrooms more and more.