Bathroom Laminate Flooring

Bathroom laminate flooring has been the choice of many homeowners since it is stylish, durable, and moisture-resistant, ideal for bathrooms that have a damp environment. One significant advantage of bathroom laminate flooring over other floorings is in the design.

Whereas water damage is quite common with conventional laminate, the standard construction of bathroom laminate features a core and surface layer that resists the entry of water, meaning splashes and spillages should not result in warping or swelling. This makes it ideal for bathrooms, where spillages and splashes are a common occurrence.

Comparison with Tiles: 

• Water Resistance

Tiles are inherently water-resistant, hence appropriate for wet environments.

Laminate flooring has evolved with today's manufacturing techniques that include making them waterproof or water-resistant, thus suitable for bathrooms. The question is how resistant the laminate is, hence the need to choose a proper waterproof laminate.

• Installation

Tiles: Installation is labor-intensive and takes some levels of expertise to make sure that the tiles are set properly in alignment, also to make sure they are grouted and sealed.

Laminate: Easier and quicker to be installed; this is because laminate planks mostly have a locking system and don't need to be glued.

• Comfort and Warmth

Tiles: Can feel cold underfoot, especially in colder climates if not combined with underfloor heating.

Laminate: Feels considerably warmer and softer, and is, therefore, a comfortable floor to walk on.

• Maintenance 

Tiles: The grout lines need regular cleaning, and in some cases, some resealing might also be necessary.

Laminate flooring: It is easier to maintain since it only needs regular sweeping, along with occasional cleaning with a damp cloth of a suitable cleaner.

• Cost

Tiles: May be relatively expensive in comparison to laminate since their materials and installation costs are higher.

Laminate: is generally quite inexpensive, also with a much lower cost of installation.

Product Recommendations:

Waterproof 8mm Oak-effect Kronoflooring Heirloom Oak Laminate Flooring: Waterproof, oak effect that is very in the now, to give your bathroom a stylish floor—now £26.00m² down from £50.00m².

White Egger Aqua Sheffield Acacia Laminate Flooring: Very appealing visually, and in general, it is highly resistant to water; it is great for any bathroom, £15.00m².

Egger Aqua Honey Sherman Oak Laminate Flooring: This is another great pick from the Egger range, ticking two boxes: durability and aesthetics, at £16.00m².

These are just examples of how flexible and practical laminate flooring is in a bathroom: it is easy to lay, easy to maintain, comes in a range of different styles, so it fits in with any home decor.