What Type of Flooring Can I Use on Cement in a Basement Bathroom?
Basement bathrooms are prone to moisture issues, making some flooring types better choices than others. A cement underlay is a suitable base for today's popular flooring choices because it's solid and flat. Vinyl and tile are good bathroom flooring options, but absorbent flooring types such as carpet, laminate and wood are not recommended for bathrooms. Does this Spark an idea?
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Vinyl
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Vinyl flooring has come a long way in recent years. There have been recent advancements in the style and design of vinyl flooring. Vinyl is the material of choice for bathrooms because it resists moisture and leaks, and spills wipe clean. Vinyl is easy to care for and comes in a variety of colors and designs, some of which closely resemble tile or wood.
Ceramic Tile
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Tile flooring is durable but can be slippery. Tile flooring is the most practical floor choice for a bathroom located in a basement. It's beautiful and durable, and it's a natural material. It can, however, be slippery when wet, so it's recommended that you use a mat for stepping out of the bath.
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Carpet, Wood, Cork & Laminate
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Carpet, wood, cork and laminate can be installed over cement, but using them in a bathroom is risky because they're absorbent and would get water-damaged easily.
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References
- Photo Credit bathroom with patterned green wallpaper image by nextrecord from Fotolia.com wooden texture of the floor - ideal background image by Elnur from Fotolia.com woman foot in foam bath room on tile image by Anatoly Tiplyashin from Fotolia.com feet and carpet image by jimcox40 from Fotolia.com
