The Best Flooring for Bathrooms

Looking to renovate your bathroom? Are you unsure of what flooring option would be best suited for this space?

Here we explore the types of flooring available to you and the advantages and drawbacks of each, looking into our top recommendations for not only a practical solution but for a stylish space too.

Considerations for Bathroom Flooring

When deciding on flooring types for your bathroom, there are some things that you need to consider beforehand to ensure that you make the best choice for you. A number of these important considerations include:

Water Resistance: It is important that your flooring can withstand moisture and direct contact with water.

Slip Resistance: Make sure to choose a flooring option with a high slip resistance to ensure that you don’t have any unpleasant falls.

Underfloor Heating: Not all flooring options are compatible with underfloor heating which can be a great addition to any bathroom flooring, especially in colder seasons!

Maintenance: Consider how easy it will be to clean and maintain your chosen flooring option, some flooring types can be more difficult to maintain than others.

Budget: Determine your budget and choose a flooring option that fits within your financial constraints, some flooring types can be cheaper than others but will need replacing much sooner, so bear that in mind when weighing up costs.

Bathroom Flooring Options

Bathrooms are the wettest room in the house, naturally, so with that in mind the flooring for this space needs to be water resistant, durable and ideally anti-slip!

Here are some of the most popular flooring options for bathrooms bearing in mind the above:

Ceramic Tiles

Pros: Durable, water-resistant, easy to clean, wide variety of colours, styles, and sizes
Cons: Can be cold underfoot, grout lines can be difficult to maintain

Porcelain Tiles

Pros: Even more durable than ceramic tiles, resistant to stains and scratches, available in a wide range of styles
Cons: Can be more expensive than ceramic tiles, can be cold underfoot

Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT)

Pros: Waterproof, durable, easy to clean, warm to the touch, wide variety of styles and colours, easy installation, scratch-resistant
Cons: Can be more expensive than laminate or vinyl flooring, may not be as durable as tile, generally less sustainable when compared to other flooring options

Vinyl Flooring

Pros: Affordable, waterproof, easy to install, comes in a variety of styles and colours
Cons: Not as durable as tile or LVT, can be prone to scratches

Laminate Flooring

Pros: Affordable, easy to install, wide variety of styles and colours
Cons: Not as water-resistant as other options, can be damaged by water

Natural Stone

Pros: Beautiful, unique, durable
Cons: Expensive, can be difficult to maintain, can be cold to the touch

As you can see from the above list, there are a variety of flooring options you can go for in your bathroom that are fit for purpose, but which exactly is the best flooring for bathrooms?

Depending on your budget and style needs this will of course vary, but our favourite here at J2 Flooring would of course have to be LVT Flooring.

This is because it is packed with so many benefits that outweigh any of the disadvantages of choosing it as your bathroom flooring option. Let’s look a little deeper into why LVT Flooring is the perfect choice for your bathroom flooring.

Bathroom LVT Flooring Ideas

LVT bathroom flooring is a great option, even though various alternatives exist, Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT) emerges as a top contender. Its versatility, durability, and water-resistance make it an ideal choice for high-moisture environments.

Whether you prefer the classic look of wood, the timeless elegance of stone, or the intricate patterns of tiles, LVT offers a wide range of styles to suit any taste.

Wood Effect LVT Flooring

Real wooden flooring options are porous which means that they are susceptible to water damage, however, that doesn’t mean you have to forgo a soft, warm looking bathroom as you can choose from a wide range of wood effect LVT options.

From darker options like Roasted Oak, to lighter ranges like Glacier Oak (as pictured below) and everything in between, like Greige LVT Flooring – there is something for everyone.

Tile Effect LVT Flooring

If it’s a statement you want to make in your bathroom then Victorian tile LVT flooring is the best choice!

This fully customisable option means you can pick the colour and pattern of every single individual piece within a tile, or you can browse our pre-made combinations such as the CREO Luna in Navy Blue and Greystone pictured below.

Stone Effect LVT Flooring

If you want to create the look of a fully tiled bathroom without the coldness underfoot that comes with porcelain or ceramic tile, then LVT tiles are the perfect choice for you.

It is the perfect choice if you want to create a serene, calm area to unwind and relax in, just take a look at how one of our customers have styled the Sicilian Stone below.

Why Use LVT Flooring in Your Bathroom?

Not only can you use LVT flooring to mimic a range of styles of flooring such as stone, wood and tiles, but it comes with a host of benefits that counteract the disadvantages of choosing these alternatives such as warmer underfoot, durability and high slip resistance.

LVT flooring is the perfect choice for your bathroom, offering a stylish and practical solution that outshines traditional options. Its water-resistant properties make it ideal for high-moisture environments, protecting your floor from spills and splashes.

LVT is great at withstanding daily wear and tear, making it a long-lasting investment for your home and can last up to 30 years if well looked after.