Choosing Bathroom Flooring Materials
Choosing Bathroom flooring materials – Bathroom flooring need first of all to be resistant to water and easy to clean, but we all know that it must also be good looking and long lasting. In view of so many requirements what are your options when choosing the right bathroom floor.
Lets look at the wide array of materials available. The most commonly used around the world are tiles, both man-made tiles or natural stone tiles and both are good choices that will be discussed further. Some people use wood, others prefer vinyl and others still choose cork. All these options are suitable for bathrooms as we will see, the one material that should be avoided is carpet as water can seep under and cause rot or mildew.
Bathroom flooring materials
They are widely available everywhere and can fit a wide range of budgets. Colors and motifs are offered in an incredibly large number so finding what you like is not a big problem. What amounts most to their popularity are the ease of installation and the ease of care. One drawback of tiles is that they are cold to bare feet, so you may have to use a non slip rug, and for some people it detracts from the overall design they had in mind. Another problem from tiles is less prevalent today, but they can be slippery when wet. Fortunately today you can buy tiles that are coated with a non slip surface.
Natural stone tiles like marble or granite are very elegant and will produce great looking bathrooms that will last for as long as you own the house and longer. However they do represent a long term investment, as they are expensive. The good thing is you will never have to do it again. This is not an option for people on a tight budget as installation must also be done by a professional.
Bathroom vinyl flooring
Is another flooring option that is popular. It is waterproof and will resist water and humidity easily. It is also easy to take care of a vinyl floor, the thicker the vinyl usually the better the quality and the longer it will last. One thing that many people appreciate in vinyl flooring is that it can look like wood, tiles or have any motif you want, as well as being available in a wide range of colors.
Vinyl and linoleum (a natural material cousin of vinyl) are available in sheets and tiles, even in self adhesive tiles so that you can install them yourself.
Bathroom wood flooring
Many people seem to think that wood is not suitable in the bathroom, but with today’s finishes it is very doable. The only thing to remember is to seal the joints carefully when installing the floor. It is a little more delicate than other floors in that you cannot leave standing water on the floor for long period of times. Something that might be a problem for busy families with kids.
Cork floors in the bathroom
Cork is being used today for flooring material, and it can also be used in the bathroom, but it is still not a very common practice. It is, however, on the increase as new methods of producing these floors are improving and providing ecologically friendly solutions for people concerned about the planet.
choosing bathroom flooring materials that best suit your needs will go a long way towards helping you design your perfect bathroom experience. For other great home furnishing ideas, be sure to visit our Rival crock pots home page and see how others are learning to live the slow-cookin’ lifestyle.
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