Apart from the fixtures and accessories, another important thing of equal consideration in a bathroom is flooring. There are a lot of options for bathroom flooring. Most of the people prefer flooring option that does not require much maintenance and is really hygienic. Lets have a look at the prevailing bathroom flooring materials.
Solid hardwood: this type of bathroom flooring looks great and feels warm under foot. But moisture kills solid hardwood. Make certain it is perfectly installed, with no gaps for moisture. This likely means hiring a professional plumber.
Another great stuff is engineered wood. Its plywood base acts as a protector against moisture. As the top layer is real wood, it looks really good. Engineered wood is the ultimate choice if you are really keen to have a wood like flooring in your bath.
Stone: with stone flooring options, such as marble, granite, and limestone etc., there are no moisture problems. But people do not prefer it in large numbers because it has cold surface and it tends to be slippery. Also its high cost is another factor that contributes to it not being in high demand.
Vinyl: it is the most popular choice for bathroom flooring. Its installation process is very easy and you can choose from thousands of design options. It is not as expensive as other flooring options. Sheet or tile vinyl flooring are the two options within this category.
A waterproof and inexpensive bathroom flooring option is ceramic tile. It gives your bathroom a rich, textured warm feel. Similar to stone flooring, a ceramic tile is also cold and tends to be slippery at times. Still people go in for it because they can get what exactly they want from its huge variety.
To get a smooth, watertight and a low maintenance flooring, laminated tile is the best option. It does not require much effort to clean. Its installation process is quite easy, as it comes with adhesive backing.
Nice looking bathroom flooring adds to the delight of bath giving you refreshment for the day to come. The bathroom flooring you opt should meet functional requirement of the room. It must be hard, durable and moisture resistant.
