There’s a reason homeowners love wood flooring so much. Wood is warm, beautiful and hardwearing. It also adds a delightful natural texture and cosy feel to any room. But can you put wood flooring in a bathroom with its wet, humid atmosphere?
Traditionally, wet bathrooms and wood flooring don’t mix. As you might expect, a moist environment, fluctuating temperatures, and water can spell disaster for a wood floor, resulting in warped and damaged floorboards.
Fortunately, however, the technology behind timber flooring has changed. And wood’s warmth and timeless elegance make it a premium choice for your bathroom. So if you’re not keen on the clinical feel of floor-to-ceiling tiling, wood flooring could be the perfect antidote.
Can wood flooring be fitted in a bathroom?
The short answer is yes, it can. You’ll need to source flooring that can stand up to the demands of a damp environment, which can be risky if you get it wrong. But get it right, and your bathroom will look breathtaking.
Wood flooring isn’t the right choice for a family bathroom with young kids who love to splash, however. Unfortunately, your flooring will likely suffer if you’re not prepared to mop up and dry every spill within seconds. For the same reasons, it’s not the best choice for showers and wet rooms.
But if you want to add a high-end aesthetic to an en-suite or give a small guest bathroom an instant spa-like makeover, wood flooring adds instant elegance and style.
What types of wood flooring can be installed in a bathroom?
Choosing the right product is the key to making the look work in your bathroom. And for that reason, you’re best to avoid solid wood flooring. In a bathroom environment, it will need a significant amount of maintenance.
Instead, we’d recommend these great alternatives for a flawless installation:
Engineered wood flooring
If you want wood’s premium feel and durability without the hassle, engineered wood flooring fits the bill. In addition, a lacquered finish performs better against moisture to keep your bathroom floor looking beautiful for years to come.
Manufactured from layers of timber and finished with hardwearing solid wood veneer, engineered wood is far more tolerant of different environments, including kitchens and bathrooms. Highly versatile and durable, it’s also suitable for use with underfloor heating.
Still have doubts about wood flooring in a bathroom? Try combining engineered wood with ceramic or natural stone tiles for eye-catching results. As well as looking great, this will give you peace of mind knowing that your floor is protected against most spills.
Wood-finish vinyl flooring
If you’re still uneasy about investing in wooden flooring for your bathroom, why not consider luxury vinyl flooring in a wood finish? Don’t think you’re settling for second best, as this high-end material has plenty of advantages and a fabulous finish.
Our wood-effect vinyl flooring is 100% waterproof, meaning it resists warping and damage from standing water and humidity. Due to state-of-the-art ‘click’ technology, you can even lay it yourself. With this flooring, it only takes a few hours to transform the average bathroom into a showstopper.
In addition, you can achieve all the same design effects with luxury vinyl flooring because the difference is so hard to spot. For example, you can make a big style statement with herringbone-style flooring and add instant elegance.
Beautiful wood flooring from A Wood Idea
Wood flooring is a fabulous choice for any bathroom, so long as you use the right product and treat it with care. At A Wood Idea, we have hundreds of beautiful wood flooring choices, including engineered wood and waterproof luxury vinyl wood effect flooring that are suitable for bathrooms.
So whether you’re styling a spa sanctuary or a vintage retreat, browse our flooring collections online today or head over to our showroom to see them in person. And for more support on all things wood, get in touch and speak to one of our experts.
