Bathroom tile
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I’ve been wanting to do my bathroom for some time now but I just haven’t decided what types of tile should I used. What is the safest tile for my bathroom floor?
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Ceramic or porcelain tile is usually used on bathroom floors.
Hello. Here’s a link that could be helpful. We are very happy with our porcelain bathroom floor tile. Hope you find the perfect recommendation and solution to see your needs
https://www.thisoldhouse.com/flooring/21173496/best-flooring-options-for-bathrooms
Yep, ceramic or porcelain.
Make sure it is rated for bathroom floors. You don’t want anything that will be slippery when wet. I went with a slightly textured in bath and kitchen with great results. I still have a small washable rug at the shower, just in case.
Perhaps one of the best options for slip resistance is vinyl flooring. Some products are specifically designed to provide slip resistance. Vinyl flooring is also very easy to maintain. It does not stain and does not damage from water (if the product is designed to be waterproof.) It is also very durable, meaning you are unlikely to damage it using a wheelchair.
No floor is perfectly slip resistant. However, some vinyl flooring products are less likely to cause you to slip. But, if you do slide or fall, vinyl has built-in padding. This helps to minimize the amount of shock to your body if you take a tumble. When having it installed, be sure to pick a product with a bit more underlayment to offer this type of padding.
Vinyl offers other benefits, too. It is a more affordable option in bathroom flooring options. While it is not necessarily an eco-friendly choice, newer products are less damaging. And, it is also versatile. You can choose vinyl flooring that looks like wood, ceramic tile, or other types of floors. This will give you more options for matching the space and creating a trendy look in your bathroom.
And they make vinyl flooring that looks like tile!
Probably vinyl tiles, ceramic, and then porcelain are the most popular. We opted for stone tiles because they are non slip and very durable.
Consider how often and what kind of traffic will be in your bathroom and go from there.
It’s most important to select a flooring material that, first, prevents moisture from seeping below the surface and causing damage and, second, won’t be so slick when wet that it poses a safety issue. After that, the final selection generally comes down to a balancing act of style and budget. Get to know all of your options with this guide to the best tile for bathroom floor, and your decision-making will come with a bit more ease.
ref:https://www.bobvila.com/articles/7725-bathroom-floor-tile-which-is-best-for-your-bath/
I have porcelain in both my bathrooms. My front bathroom has s texture to it, so the tiles are not slippery when wet. The back bathroom has no texture and without a rug on the floor can be very slippery.
I would use ceramic or porcelain. I would go to a hardware or flooring store to get some ideas of materials and styles that you like and they should be able to go over what the differences are for each material.
Hi there, look for a nonslip tile. There's nothing worse than falling on a wet slippery floor.
Cork floor tile would also work and would not be slippery at all
Speaking from experience, I would advise you to resist the temptation to choose tiles at the lowest price. Even though they may look the same, all tiles are not created equally. Generally lower priced tiles are thinner, are not as durable, and crack more easily.
The more breakage you have during the installation stage, the more wastage you have. More wastage means having to purchase more tiles in order to complete the project, which equals more money spent.
In the end, the cheaper priced tiles may not turn out to be as cost effective as purchasing better quality tiles at a higher price, right from the start.
Something not shiny or smooth they will be slippary when wet
The Safest Non-Slip Bathroom Flooring Options
Ceramic tile! Non Slip for floor.