Selecting Bathroom Flooring
Are you trying to determine what type of flooring you want to install in your bathroom? There are so many choices that it can be overwhelming. Here is a list of options for you to consider,
Carpet in a bathroom? Are you crazy? No! If you pick a water, mildew and stain resistant product go right ahead and install carpet. But be sure that the carpet also has a backing that prevents water from seeping into the pad. Now you can walk barefoot on your soft and cozy bathroom floor.
Ok, so maybe you’re not sold on carpet in your bathroom. Fear not, there are still many other options. The most traditional bathroom flooring is ceramic tile. You can get super creative with ceramic tile as it comes in a variety of colors, sizes and textures. Don’t forget that you can also play around with grout color. Just be sure to pay close attention to the porosity rating.
If you want to be a bit more unique with your flooring choice then why not go with natural stone? This option is durable and easy to care for but it does require a strong subfloor. On the downside, natural stone can also be quite slippery and cold.
What’s not cold or slippery? Hardwood. Just be sure that you finish the floors to be water resistant. A few coats of clear gloss sealant will keep them watertight.
Glass tile can be installed just about anywhere ceramic tile would work, and it’s resistant to damage from moisture and temperature changes. Glass tile flooring is easy to keep beautiful with a mop and the same glass cleaner you use on your windows. While tiles aren’t prone to break, they can be slippery, and smooth surfaces are prone to scratching.
Bamboo and cork each offer unique properties that can make them good choices for bathrooms. Bamboo floors look similar to traditional wood floors, but are naturally harder and more durable. Cork offers a soft, warm feel on bare feet. Both cork and bamboo are naturally resistant to mold, mildew and bacteria, and both naturally repel moisture, excellent qualities in bathroom floors.
For homeowners who want the look of posh stone at a fraction of the cost and with easier upkeep, concrete may be the way to go. Many bathrooms already have a layer of concrete under existing tile or linoleum floors that can be restored through acid staining into a gorgeous, new stone-look floor. Concrete also works exceptionally well over underfloor radiant heating systems. Maintaining acid-stained concrete floors is easy, requiring only a mop and periodic polishing.
Whatever option you choose, we are here to help make the experience as easy and as painless as possible.


Even though natural stone is very hard and strong, it can also be very porous. Because of this feature, you want to protect your natural stone investment by using a quality sealer.
There are so many tile and stone choices out there to choose from. From plain and neutral to colorful with lots of movement and range. When shopping for tile or stone it can seem very easy just to pick the most neutral tile in the bunch and call it a day. Before choosing a plain neutral tile, here are some things to consider about tiles with color range and movement. This is particularly important because hard surfaces like tile and stone are purchases that you generally don’t change – so you want to get all you can out of it the first time.
If you are looking for a way to add some pizazz to your kitchen while being practical at the same time, you might just need a backsplash. Most people forget about the actual function of a backsplash and just think of them as a desigin option. Backsplashes SAVE your walls from kitchen splashes, splatters and accidents. As a bonus, they can add style and a design element to your kitchen.
You may think that carpet cushion or carpet padding is not something you need to make a choice on when you are choosing new carpet, but it is more important than you may think. Carpet cushion not only determines how your carpet feels when you walk on it, but it helps maintain your carpets original appearance and help it last longer. Since carpets are so durable these days, carpet cushion doesn’t necessarily keep carpet from wearing out, (which is not a major concern because today’s carpets rarely wear out) but it does help prevent premature matting and crushing.
There are many different flooring types to choose from. How do you know which one is right for you? Below are some advantages, disadvantages and characteristics of different types of floor coverings. Hopefully, these can give you an idea of the types that are better for your lifestyle. For more specific information contact your Pierce Flooring representative today!
Besides the many color and size choices for tile and stone, there are also many design installation options that can enhance the look of a tile or stone floor. Not all tile or stone floors have to be laid straight! Adding a pattern to your tile or stone installation will give you a more unique look and in some cases can even make a room appear larger. Other reasons to use a tile pattern include separating one area from another area and creating a focal point for the entire room.




