Bathroom floor
Special requirements are imposed on the flooring in the bathroom. The floor surface must be durable, wear-resistant, moisture-resistant and at the same time attractive with its appearance. How to decorate the floor so that it is beautiful and practical? We have prepared an overview of the 5 most popular types.
1. Ceramic tiles
Ceramic tiles in the bathroom
When talking about the flooring in the bathroom, it is ceramic tiles that are most often recalled of other types. This is due to a number of advantages that this coating has:
• On ceramics, dirt and dust hardly lingers, it is easy to care for it. For this, ordinary wet cleaning is sufficient..
• Does not cause allergies and is absolutely environmentally friendly material.
• Not afraid of fires.
• Resistant to water and bacteria, does not absorb odors and detergents.
• More than 50 years can keep its original appearance.
• You can put very heavy furniture or appliances on it.
Ceramic tiles also have disadvantages:
• She is cold.
• Possesses low sound insulation.
• If a heavy object falls on it, cracks may appear on the tiles..
• Sometimes prices for exclusive design tiles can be high.
• To lay it requires a perfectly flat surface and professional skills of the master.
Ceramic tiles are more common than other coatings in the bathroom.
Stylish tiles in the bathroom
2. Porcelain stoneware
Porcelain stoneware in the bathroom
Porcelain stoneware is no less popular. In fact, it is a relative of ceramic tiles, only in its composition, in addition to clay, there are natural coloring pigments, quartz sand and spar. Here are a number of properties for which he is so loved:
• Does not conduct electricity.
• Does not burn.
• Does not fade.
• He is not afraid of bacteria.
• Hypoallergenic.
• Strong and durable (only diamond can scratch it).
Despite the great popularity of the coating, it still has weaknesses:
• High price.
• Fragile during transportation and cutting.
• Cold coating.
Porcelain stoneware is a very popular material
3. Self-leveling floor
The self-leveling floor can be arranged as you like
The self-leveling floor looks quite bright and unusual in the bathroom. It is very often used where the floors are very uneven. It is aesthetically pleasing and has several advantages:
• Unpretentious in care.
• Resistant to moisture.
• Environmentally friendly, has a natural composition.
• Makes the floor surface even.
• Rich variety of design solutions (3D effects are very popular).
• Warmer than ceramic tiles and porcelain stoneware.
• Wear-resistant – over 40 years of service.
Like any material, the self-leveling floor has its drawbacks:
• Time consuming and complex dismantling.
• Long installation process, which will take less than 3-4 weeks (you cannot use the bathroom).
• To create such a surface, you will need the help of professionals.
Self-leveling floor with 3D effect
4. Vinyl floor
Sometimes vinyl tiles are chosen as the floor covering for the bathroom and toilet. This is a fairly affordable option with a lot of design solutions. The vinyl covering can imitate natural stone and wood. Its advantages also include the following aspects:
• Low price.
• Variety of colors.
• Easy to care for.
• Quickly mounted.
• Nice to the feet, warmer than tiles.
The disadvantages include:
• Flammable material that releases toxins when burned.
• Not natural.
• Prone to deformation.
• Prone to yellowing.
• If the tile is damaged, it cannot be repaired; replacement is required.
Vinyl covering in the bathroom
Bright vinyl covering
5. Wooden floor
Less commonly, wooden floors are made in bathrooms, mistakenly believing that such a coating is short-lived and susceptible to moisture. In fact, from time immemorial, it was this material that was used in shipbuilding. The main thing is to choose the right wood and make its laying with high quality. Here are the benefits of a wood floor:
• Teak flooring is the most moisture and wear resistant of all types of wood floors. It is practically not subject to deformation.
• Larch flooring is cheaper, but also moisture resistant.
• Beautiful texture.
• Pleasant warm covering, which is comfortable to walk on barefoot.
• Natural material that does not emit toxins.
There are not many disadvantages of a wooden floor:
• High cost compared to other coatings.
• Fire hazard.
• Deformation of cheap varieties or improper stacking.
Wooden floor in the bathroom
Wooden flooring in the bathroom
If you need to change not only the floor in the bathroom, but a full-fledged renovation is ahead, then you should know what you can save on.
