With so many options available for residential flooring we know deciding on the right flooring for your space can be hard, particularly for bathrooms.
Here 10 of the most common types of residential flooring. Starting at worst and building up to the best for bathrooms:
10. Carpet
A carpet in the bathroom is virtually impossible to keep clean, making your floor constantly damp and giving the whole room a dank, musty smell. Avoid it like the plague.
9. Solid Wood
Solid wood flooring it is not recommended for bathrooms. Excess moisture will eventually cause the wood to warp and crack.
8. Laminate Flooring
Water can seep into the seams, causing the under layer of the floor to blister and warp. Choose the water-resistant or waterproof varieties.
7. Engineered Wood
Engineered wood is better than laminate, because it resists more water. Probably not the best for a shower, but it really goes well in a half-bath.
6. Linoleum Tile
It́s a really good option for a bathroom, the only cons are the seams where moisture can seep in and cause warping or separation.
5. Sheet Linoleum
Get the benefits of water-resistant linoleum without the problems of individual tiles.
4. Vinyl Tile
Made from waterproof plastic, it’s a really good choice for bathrooms. The only potential points of failure are the seams between tiles. Moisture can seep in and cause warping or separation.
3. Ceramic or Stone Tile
Excellent choice for showers, pools and bathtubs; durable, water-resistant and look great. Some models are designed to repel water.
2. Concrete
Concrete flooring is an increasingly popular choice, because it’s durable, can be sealed against water and is available in a variety of colors and tints.
1. Sheet Vinyl
Perhaps the best choice for a bathroom. Resistant to steam, humidity, and moisture, water will not be able to penetrate the surface of this material to do damage to the subfloor. Vinyl is also resistant to dirt, stains, scratches, and punctures, although it can be pierced if heavy furniture legs are not outfitted with protective pads.