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Vinyl plank floors are an easy, affordable way to update any room, including bathrooms, since it is 100% water-resistant. As with any flooring product, there are pros and cons when it comes to vinyl plank floors. When it comes to installing vinyl in your bathroom, there are a few things to consider. We will cover if vinyl floor is a good idea for a bathroom and what potential cons you may experience.
If you opt for a vinyl plank floor, there are a few options to choose from. All of these options will be 100% water resistance.
Another great option for a bathroom is a glue-down vinyl plank floor. This installation requires the planks to be glued to the subfloor.
Floating vinyl plank flooring is installed by interlocking the seams and joints. This means that the floor floats as one singular piece.
You may also see vinyl tiles when shopping for a vinyl plank floor. Vinyl tiles can be found in both glue-down and floating installation methods. The only different between a vinyl tile and vinyl plank is the stone or tile appearance vs. a wood look. Many people will opt for a tile look for a bathroom!
For vinyl plank flooring, we can argue the pros outweigh the cons for a bathroom installation. Let’s discuss why.
For a bathroom, you can see there is a long list of pros. From being budget and DIY friendly, to its water resistance, vinyl is a great option for a full or 1/2 bath project. In our experience, the cons are minimal for this type of installation.
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That is for you to decide! For the consumer searching for an affordable, stunning looking floor; vinyl plank flooring offers a nice solution. It is also of the utmost importance that the instructions are followed when it comes to installing vinyl plank flooring, especially in a bathroom application. Most companies will not honor warranty requests when the flooring is not installed properly. If you are not a DIY project person, you may want to hire a professional to install your vinyl plank flooring. For the DIY project lover, vinyl plank flooring should be an easy project.
Vinyl plank flooring can be a good choice for the consumer searching for an affordable, durable floor that will look nice and withstand the wear and tear that can be tossed its way. As with any flooring purchase, educate yourself and know your limitations when it comes to the installation process. Know the pros and cons of vinyl plank floors before you install and you will appreciate the value of your new floor.
Have you installed vinyl plank flooring? Tell us all about it in the comments below!
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I am wanting to use a peel and stick for 2 reasons. I found one I love the pattern and seems it would be easier to install ourselves. We wouldn’t have to remove baseboards and cut under the door jams or whatever you call it. I think we would need a saw ect. I would need to rent a 100 lb roller though for peel and stick! My biggest fear with peel and stick is the foot noise! Its pretty thin and an underlayment isn’t possible because it wont stick to that! We have wood subfloors and currently have laminate. Is that a common occurrence with laminate over wood? Its a rental and my daughter is moving in and the floors just feel hollow like a trailer. I thought of adding a cement board everywhere after ripping up laminate! Would that stop the foot noise? If I installed LVP click lock would that stop the foot noise? Do all of the LVP comes with the backing that absorbs sound?
Thanks for your question, Karen. Peel and stick flooring is not a bad option because of it’s super easy install. However, a click lock vinyl floor will provide more durability and can help with noise. Additionally, underlayment will help with the noise where a peel and stick will not. Here are some floors we would recommend.
I like that you mentioned how there is no need to use expensive tools or adhesives when it comes to installing vinyl flooring. Our concrete floor got some cracks on it so we’re thinking of making it look better by covering it with a vinyl flooring. I should look for floor sale shops nearby and see what they have in stock.
To piggyback off of Brit’s question a year ago…we had LVT professionally installed recently. We had a couple of low spots but were told 1/8” was within the acceptable range because if they put leveling compound on, it may make it worse in other areas. But it “clicks” all over. I wasn’t prepared for how noisy it would be. Is this a con and something we just have to live with or was there a problem with installation?
Hi Karen. From what it sounds like, the installers should have leveled out the low spots or to leveled the entire subfloor. The LVT is clicking due to those imperfections in the subfloor. It is common for LVT to have foot fall sound on it but if you hear clicking, it is typically due to installation. It is extremely important in the install process to prepare the subfloor so that you have a flat, level and clean space. Another tip to prevent noise is to use a underlayment (if there isn’t already one attached).
I like how vinyl plank flooring looks like real wood. That is reassuring to me as a homeowner. Perhaps they could raise my home’s value.
Hi Chance, It is definitely possible for Luxury vinyl plank flooring could raise the value of your home.
You caught my attention as soon as you stated that vinyl flooring is 100% waterproof. Liquid stains from things like juice or soda have been my biggest problems when cleaning up the house, and since these happen very often, I would like to find a material that can withstand these stains regularly. With that in mind, I’ll start looking for any vinyl flooring contractors in the area that can help me install some properly.
Hi Afton! Yes, Vinyl flooring is 100% waterproof and can withstand juice and soda spills. If you have any questions along the way about choosing a vinyl for your home or installation, please let us know. Browse and Chat here!