After getting a new bathroom, a lot of people will ask me, “What exactly do I need to do next?”. This is a question I get asked a lot in the remodeling industry and I don’t have a great answer. I do know there are a lot of things to consider when you start the process of remodeling.
A bathroom is probably the most important room in any home. Not only does it provide a large surface area for bathroom fixtures, but it also makes a huge impact on the entire look and feel of the room. When it comes to bathroom remodeling, the most important thing to consider is the kind of flooring – tile vs. laminate vs. solid. The choice of flooring is important because it will make a big difference in the overall appearance of the room.
We’ll look at this in further detail in Chapter 6, but the most important thing to consider is the type of flooring. Solid flooring is usually best for bathrooms, laminate is a bit more forgiving and the type used for tile can vary widely. But for the bathroom of your choice, the best option is solid flooring. The reason is that solid flooring tends to last longer, and is more durable. Laminate flooring is also very durable and a great choice in bathrooms.
For larger bathrooms, laminate flooring is usually the best option. Most laminate floors are made up of thin layers of vinyl that are placed together with adhesive. Laminate flooring does not stain like solid flooring and has a lifespan longer than a solid floor would. And for a bathroom that needs to be larger, laminate is usually the solution.
Solid flooring is also a little more expensive, but laminate flooring is cheaper and will last longer and look more professional. You can get laminate flooring for under five hundred dollars in stores or online. The reason that laminate flooring is more common is because it is easier to clean than solid flooring. Plus, laminate flooring is easy to maintain. A professional installer can install laminate flooring for around $40 to $50 per square foot.
Of course, solid flooring is still the most common choice, but in a renovation project you may want to consider laminate flooring. Solid flooring is not only expensive, but it is also more difficult to clean.
The reason laminate flooring is more popular is because it’s also the most difficult to maintain. Solid flooring requires professional maintenance. Laminate flooring, on the other hand, does not require any maintenance. There are no chemicals to be used to clean up the mess. As a result, laminate flooring is perfect for a bathroom renovation.
This is also why you should think about using hardwood flooring over carpet. Solid is much more difficult to maintain and may have a greater propensity to mold and decay. On the other hand, laminate flooring can be a more economical choice since it can be made in such a way that water and moisture won’t penetrate, and it comes in so less expensive.
You can also use any of the many types of tile for a bathroom remodeling project. From tile flooring to engineered concrete, tile is the most versatile choice for bathrooms you can imagine.