Selecting The Right Bathroom Floor Design

There are lots of options for your bathroom floor design. Each has its own pros and cons. Picking the right bathroom floor surface for your design should however be based on factors such as safety, maintenance, and overall theme of the bathroom.

Learn about your different bathroom floor surfaces before choosing which one you should you pick for your bathroom design...

1. Hardwood.

Hardwood may be a quite expensive option but the mood and effect it sets to the entire bathroom design makes it worth the cost. Hardwood also creates a cohesive look if it is your choice flooring for your entire house. When you opt for hardwood floor, coat it with clear gloss sealant to keep it watertight.

2. Carpet.

Carpet not only provides warmth underfoot, it also softens the features of the room. Carpet as a bathroom floor surface, however, may not be a viable choice for potentially waterlogged bathroom. Consider it as an option as long as it is stain-, mildew- and water-resistant.

3. Stone.

Perhaps one of the most expensive flooring options is natural stone such as limestone and marble. If budget is not a problem, the natural beauty it creates (just like hardwood) is all worth the cost. Added to that, natural stone is very durable and requires less maintenance. However, stones in polished form can be slippery when wet. Unpolished form on the other hand (stones that are either sandblasted or ground flat but not polished) may require sealant to prevent stains.

4. Ceramic Tile

Ceramic tile is the most common option since it is relatively cheap, easy to install and replace, very durable, hygienic, and has a vast variety of sizes, colors and patterns. There are several types of ceramic tile according to porosity classifications: non-vitreous (most absorbent), semi-vitreous, and vitreous (least absorbent).

5. Laminate.

Laminate is made from layers of different materials that are compacted under pressure to bond together for strength. Example is wood fiber, resin, and Kraft paper. The top layer of the laminate plank is a photographic image that can simulate other materials such as ceramic tiles and wood grain. Laminate is a good choice if you want stylish, durable, easy to clean, and not very expensive floor design.

6. Pebble

Another viable option is pebble tile. Pebble tiles are actually made from smooth pebbles attached to a mesh backing. This makes it easy to cut depending on the shape and size of the bathroom floor.

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