What Is The Best Flooring For My Bathroom?

When it comes to your bathroom's flooring, there are many options to consider. One of the most important decisions you can make is the material that will be installed on the ground. This is an important factor because it will determine how long your flooring lasts and how much maintenance it requires. In this post, we'll discuss some of the best options for bathrooms so that you can make an informed decision about which one is right for you and your home!

1. Porcelain

Porcelain tile is an excellent choice for a bathroom floor. It's easy to clean, it's durable and will last a long time, and it's available in many different colors and patterns. However, porcelain tile can become slippery when wet, so you'll want to avoid using it in parts of your bathroom that get especially wet—such as right by the shower or bathtub.

Another downside to porcelain tile is cost: while it's not necessarily more expensive than other options like vinyl or linoleum (which we'll discuss below), since you need to buy enough tiles for a whole room instead of just one or two big pieces at once like with flooring types like carpeting or hardwood flooring—so there are often fewer color choices than other types of wall-to-wall surfaces too!


2. Ceramic

Ceramic tile is a great choice for bathrooms because it's durable and easy to clean. Ceramic tiles are also available in a variety of styles, colors, and patterns.

Ceramic tiles are water resistant, so they can withstand the moisture that builds up in your bathroom. This makes them an especially good choice if you want to add some personality or character to your space without having to worry about damaging it over time.

3. Natural Stone

Natural stone is a great choice for bathroom floors. Stone is easy to clean, durable, and can be used in wet areas. It also comes in a wide range of colors and patterns that are sure to please even the most discerning of tastes.

However, it's important to keep in mind that natural stone is more expensive than other options like tile or laminate flooring.

4. Laminate

Laminate is NOT a good choice for a bathroom. Even "water resistant" versions can still be destroyed by water.


5. Engineered Wood

Engineered wood is made from wood scraps and is stronger than solid wood. Engineered wood is a good choice for bathrooms that get a lot of moisture, because it can withstand more wear and tear than solid wood. However, engineered wood is more expensive than solid wood.

Even though engineered wood can withstand water better than natural wood, it should not be completely saturated. It will eventually soak up some water and be ruined.

6. Vinyl/LVT

Vinyl is a great option for bathrooms because it is durable, easy to clean, and comes in a variety of styles. Vinyl can be used in both tile and plank style flooring or as an accent strip. This makes vinyl an excellent choice for when you want your bathroom to look sleek and modern but also want to ensure the floor will stand up under lots of foot traffic.

Vinyl is easy to install with click-together pieces that fit together like puzzle pieces. The seams between panels are hidden so there’s no visible seam line on the finished product! Vinyl floors are also available in wood grain patterns that mimic hardwood flooring while still offering all the benefits of vinyl such as durability, stain resistance, water resistance (great for high-moisture areas), ease of maintenance, and affordability!


7. Cork

Another eco-friendly option is cork. Cork is a natural material, so it won't contribute to the depletion of our planet's resources. It's also renewable, so it can be harvested without harming the environment. In addition, cork floors are non-toxic and eco-friendly, which means they're safe for pets and kids to play on—and that you can rest assured that your flooring won't harm them if they happen to ingest it accidentally.

Cork has many other benefits as well: because it's made from a natural product (the bark of oak trees), its color variation is pleasingly irregular; its texture makes for excellent traction in wet conditions; and it's soft enough on bare feet but not too soft that you'll need special shoes when walking around your home or workplace.

This beautiful material is available in both plank form and tile format, so whatever style appeals most will be easy to incorporate into your bathroom remodel project!

The downside is that it may not be as water resistant as it's stone and vinyl counterparts.

The bottom line…

You need a floor that can withstand water getting on it and NOT be slippery when wet. This really gives the advantage to vinyl, stone and non-slick ceramic/porcelain tiles.

Remember, there are many options out there, but it all comes down to personal preference and your needs as a homeowner. If you’re still unsure about what type of flooring will work best for your home, we encourage you to contact us today!