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Some Pros and Cons in Bathroom Flooring

When it comes to bathroom flooring, there are many options to consider. While people often decide on their flooring based on cost, you need to be happy with the elements in your home rather than putting up with an option you don’t prefer. Otherwise, you could pay twice the cost when you change your mind later on. 

The first step toward ensuring you find the flooring of your dreams is to take a closer look at the options available so that you can weigh your preferences against one another. Here a some of the most beloved options in bathroom flooring (as well as some pros and cons about each one) to get you started:

Vinyl 

If you’re looking for a cheap yet practical option, then vinyl flooring will do the job. The most attractive features of vinyl flooring are that it is water-resistant and is available in a wide assortment of designs. 

If you love adding colour to your bathroom, you’ll likely find a vinyl flooring print to match your wallpaper or shower curtain. Alternatively, you can buy printed vinyl to resemble other popular bathroom flooring types.

The most significant downside of vinyl is that the affordable price yields low quality. A vinyl floor will have a short lifespan compared to other flooring options. It also has a lower quality appearance, worsening as it ages. 

Porcelain Slab

A porcelain slab floor will require a higher investment than vinyl flooring, but that investment will pay off for many years. The most significant benefit of using porcelain slab for your bathroom floor is that it looks magnificent since porcelain slabs are usually stark white and are available in such large pieces. Depending on the size of your bathroom, you may be able to install one large piece of porcelain for the entire floor, so you’ll gain the benefit of avoiding the seems that are inevitable with tile flooring. 

Wood Floor

While wood can be attractive, you need to be careful about the kind of wood you choose for your floor. While engineered wood will stand up well to exposure to water, it will not last when exposed to water for long periods. Likewise, solid hardwood and parquet wood floorings are particularly sensitive to exposure to water. 

The bottom line is that while wood flooring looks wonderful in most rooms, it is not recommended for the bathroom, where water exposure is a constant risk. After all, you don’t want to pay a lot for a floor that will get damaged and require repairs or replacement. 

Wall-to-Wall Carpeting

No matter what kind of carpet you use, it makes a poor choice for bathrooms. Carpet is difficult to clean in comparison to other types of flooring and can easily stain and hold bad smells. Save carpet for your bedrooms and pick a different option for your bathroom.

There’s no doubt that it is challenging to decide on the perfect flooring for any room in your house when there are so many options available. That said, one choice stands out above the rest as a practical and elegant option. Talk to a porcelain dealer near you to get advice on whether the best bathroom flooring will work well for your next bathroom upgrade.