Choosing Your Bathroom Flooring

Choosing bathroom flooring can be a really stressful task, here are some pointers on what to look for.

Durability

In busy bathrooms with a lot of foot traffic, the flooring needs to be tough and water-resistant. For a seldom-used guest bathroom or powder room, the floor doesn’t need to be as durable. But if you’re unlikely to re-do that bathroom often, it’s worth getting flooring that will hold up over time.

Waterproof or water-resistant?

In most cases, waterproof flooring is the best choice. But in bathrooms only used by adults, or small powder rooms where standing water isn’t likely, water-resistant flooring is a good option.

Maintenance

Some types of flooring, like textured stone, require more maintenance than something like luxury vinyl. Ask about maintenance when you shop for flooring.

Installation

You can save money with a DIY bathroom floor installation. However, installing a bathroom floor might require removing and reinstalling a toilet and careful attention to waterproofing details. Make sure you’re up to the task before you tackle the job yourself.

Cost

If you’re on a budget and considering a professionally installed floor, ask the contractor for an estimate on a few options that meet your needs. Luxury vinyl is typically less expensive to install than tile or stone and looks great.

Safety

Slippery bathroom floors are dangerous. For a safer floor, we recommend textured porcelain tile flooring over vinyl or laminate. Glazed ceramic tile will likely be the most slippery option you can choose, so keep that in mind