If you are considering a bathroom remodel, or at least tearing out and replacing the bathroom flooring, there are a few flooring choices that you can choose from. Each choice has their pros and cons; it is completely up to you to choose which one will serve you best. Some of the different types of bathroom flooring you will come across are:
Tile
- Pros:
- Added market value to your home
- Glazed tile floors require little maintenance
- Tile floors are non-toxic and perfect for allergy sufferers
- Lots of different styles and color choices to choose from
- Cons:
- Cold surface if not installed over a radiating heat system
- Difficult to install
- Offers no insulation so sounds will be magnified and echo
- Can be slippery when wet
- Tile grout can discolor and be hard to clean
Hardwood
- Pros:
- Beautiful and timeless look
- Help the value of a home
- Durable
- Easy to clean and maintain
- Cons:
- Hardwood floors can be expensive to install
- Cold surface
- Not pet friendly
- Can warp from water damage
Laminate
- Pros:
- Realistic look for less cost
- Lifetime of 15-30 years
- Easy to Install
- Easy to clean
- Environmentally friendly
- Cons:
- Cannot be refinished
- Will not add as much value to a home
- Shorter life than hardwood and stone
Stone
- Pros:
- Stain resistant
- Classy and beautiful
- Tough and durable
- Cons:
- Cold to the touch
- Expensive
- Can be slippery when wet
If you are currently in the market for new bathroom flooring, you visit your local flooring store to see what options are available in your area. Don’t hesitate to ask questions including details about pricing. This way you can ensure that you are making the best choice for your bathroom’s new flooring.
