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Top 7 Tiles for your Bathroom Floor

A variety of bathroom floor tiles are available in the market of which the most common ones are vinyl, ceramic and porcelain. Selection of best floor tile for the bathroom is dependent on certain factors like budget, the overall architecture of the building and the expected wear and tear. Above all, understanding the pros and cons of every tile available in the market also helps to choose the best bathroom floor tile.

Some of the top bathroom floor tiles are:

1. Vinyl Tiles
2. Ceramic Tiles
3. Porcelain Tiles
4. Stone Tiles
5. Glass Tiles
6. Linoleum Floor Tiles
7. Cork Tiles

1. Vinyl Tiles

Vinyl tile flooring for the bathroom is the most common and economical bathroom flooring option. It suits every bathroom type and gains a high degree of practicality. This floor tile is easily installed and provides excellent aesthetics. It is a popular choice when the client’s requirement is safety, durability and comfort.

Fig.1.Vinyl Tiles for Bathroom Flooring; Image Courtesy-www.hallmarkfloors.com

2. Ceramic Tiles

Ceramic and porcelain tiles are made from the same material, but the former is made from more finely ground material. This makes ceramic tiles less water resistant and wear resistant. Proper installation and sealing increase the durability of ceramic tiles.

Fig.2.Ceramic Tile Flooring for Bathroom

Ceramic tiles give a seamless look to the bathroom floor. It is available in a wide variety of colors and styles. It is a cost-effective bathroom flooring option which is very easy to maintain.

This tile is not easy to install when compared with vinyl tiles. The ceramic tiles can be coated with high-grade glaze in order to protect it from wear and scratches.

3. Porcelain Tiles

Porcelain tiles are harder in comparison to ceramic tiles. Hence they are durable, highly water-resistant, scratch and stain free. Porcelain tiles are available in different colors and styles similar to wood and stone. The arrangement of different porcelain tiles gives beautiful effects to the floor. These tiles can be worked upon to get either matt or high gloss look as per one’s desire.

Fig.3.Porcelain Tile Flooring; Image Courtesy: http://www.toppstiles.co.uk

4. Stone Tiles

Stone tiles can be made from marble, slate, limestones and granites with a different color range like red, green, blue and gold. These are available in numerous variations like sandblasted, flamed, tumbled, etc.

Fig.4.Stone Flooring; Image Courtesy: SefaStone

When compared with ceramic tiles, the maintenance required for stone tile is very high. Stone tile flooring demands frequent cleaning and sealing. In terms of cost, it is very expensive that similar look can be achieved by opting ceramic and porcelain for a lower cost.

5. Glass Tiles

Use of glass tiles for bathroom flooring provides an illusion of depth. If the glass is tinted, it provides a stained-glass effect which adds beauty. It is advisable to use glass tiles with some sort of texture in order to increase the grip and prevent any sort of slip.

Fig.5.Glass Tile Flooring; Image Courtesy: Remodelista

6. Linoleum Floor Tiles

These tiles are well suited for the bathroom because of its property of naturally inhibiting microorganisms, dust, and dirt repelling property. The tile is made from cork powder, ground limestone, wood flour and linseed oil.

Fig.6.Linoleum Flooring;Image Courtesy; rankingrk.co_

The looks offered by linoleum tiles are extraordinary and hence they are expensive. They come in click-in-place plank designs which are very easy to install.

7. Cork Tiles

Cork tiles come in tinted colors. These floorings give warmth and easy feeling to the feet. The flooring is performed by glueing which is followed by multiple coats of polyurethane to prevent moisture penetration from the subfloor. This is an eco-friendly tiling option which has good thermal properties to maintain room temperature even in cold weather.

Fig.7.Cork-Flooring-for-Bathroom-