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Choosing the right flooring for your bathroom can also create the most of what can sometimes be a small space. Whether you are thinking of updating your space, defining a theme or even designing that dream bathroom, the flooring you choose will end up setting the tone for your entire bathroom. When the time comes and you want to sell your house, bathrooms have also been considered one of the many crucial factors.
When you are deciding what flooring you want for your bathroom, it is always important to choose a moisture resistant material, as you can guarantee the floor will get wet on a daily basis. We have broken down a series of moisture resistant flooring and also outlined their pro’s and con’s, this should help you make the right choice when updating your bathroom flooring.
Ceramic Tiles
Ceramic tiles are one of the most popular choices when it comes to bathrooms. If you do consider going with ceramic tiles, you may also want to consider going for one that has a slip resistant surface for the bathrooms safety.
Laminate Flooring
This flooring can be designed to resemble ceramic tiles, but it is a lot more forgiving should someone fall. It also has the added bonus of being far cheaper than ceramic tiles, it is also easy to clean and maintain. Another benefit to laminate flooring is that it can be installed by you, laminate flooring can also be installed over most existing flooring or over a concrete subfloor, and this will also save you time and energy when it comes to the installation process. It is also a floating floor; this means that there is no glue or nails used because the pieces float on top of the existing floor.
Cork Tiles
Cork tiles are often overlooked as a flooring option but it does have many advantages. There is a natural chemical in cork that is called suberin. This has been scientifically proven to repel any insects, bacteria and mould; these are also factors that are very important when it comes to bathroom flooring. Cork tiles are also resilient to pressure, when its compressed it will return to its original size. For those who are eco minded, cork tiles are an eco friendly option as it is a renewable resource.
Self Adhesive Vinyl Tiles
The most popular material when it comes to bathroom flooring is vinyl. Floormaker’s Self Adhesive Vinyl Tiles are completely waterproof and even major spills aren’t an issue. Our Vinyl tiles also comes in many different colours and textures which helps make that perfect look you might be aiming for.
