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What Not to Use When Choosing Flooring Materials for Your Bathroom
Whether remodeling or building from scratch, bathroom flooring is an important design element that deserves much consideration. Some flooring materials are not suitable for the high moisture content in the room while other surfaces are more dangerous than others when the surface becomes wet. Making an informed decision in the beginning makes things much easier down the road. While it's easy to change the look and feel of a bathroom with new rugs, curtains and towels, the floor just isn't included in that list of quick fixes.
Flooring materials to avoid using in the bathroom include carpet and hardwood. While either material COULD be used if necessary, carpet is likely to get wet and then retain the moisture. The water will be absorbed into the carpet fibers and into the pad underneath as well, leading to the growth of bacteria and mold. Homeowners who insist on using carpet in the bathroom should consider installing a high-quality ventilation system as well. While a standard ceiling vent will assist in removing moisture from the bathroom, it will not work effectively enough to keep the carpet and carpet pad dry. Some commercial grade ventilation systems include vents near the floor as well to help air circulate at ground level as well as near the ceiling.
Hardwood flooring is slightly better than carpet for use in the bathroom, but it too retains moisture, which could lead to mold and mildew growth over time. Hardwood flooring provides a clean look and feel and is much warmer on your bare feet than ceramic or natural stone tiles, but is the warmth factor enough to shrug-off the potential threat of mold spores? If using hardwood in the bathroom is essential to your design plan, hire professional installers to ensure a proper fit to eliminate gaps, which keep out moisture.
For more information and design tips when remodeling or building a bathroom, contact Hanlon Design Build. The expert architectural and custom design build firm has more than 60 years cumulative experience assisting customers in the Northern Virginia and Washington DC areas.
