Choosing the flooring for your commercial bathroom comes with special consideration. There are many things you ought to consider, and the most obvious thing is water. Water damage can cause havoc and without a doubt, your bathroom sees the most of it.
Whether it’s just a splash from the taps, a leak, or a drip, bathrooms will fall victim to excessive water damage. That’s only if you don’t have the correct flooring.
So, if you want to understand your options better and have more awareness surrounding your bathroom flooring choice, hopefully, we can help. The criteria for commercial bathroom flooring is different to your bathroom at home so it’s important to know the difference. Here are the most popular choices for your commercial bathroom whether it be offices, restaurants, hotels or any other space.
Ceramic or Porcelain Tiles
Tile is the most desired bathroom material. Ceramic and porcelain tiles especially are excellent choices for bathrooms. Tile flooring is durable, waterproof, and comes in a wide range of colours and designs.
It is also less costly than alternative hard surfaces. Porcelain tiles, in particular, absorb the least amount of water of any ceramic product. Ceramic and porcelain can withstand pools and puddles of standing water, making them a fantastic choice for shower tile.
With all pros come some cons. Tiles (depending on their material) can sometimes be slippery when wet, this of course all depends on the liquid sitting on top of the tiles and their texture. Therefore, choosing a tile with a slight texture on its surface for commercial locations is a smart choice as it eliminates any risk of slips which is something businesses have to be very wary of when members of the public use their facilities.
Vinyl
Vinyl, on the other hand, is one of the less expensive bathroom flooring alternatives. The “vinyl” category includes a wide range of product combinations such as luxury vinyl and safety vinyl. These are quickly becoming some of the most sought-after flooring choices on the market today for commercial bathrooms. WPC and SPC Vinyl are excellent waterproofing materials for bathrooms and other high-traffic areas. Vinyl can be made to resemble wood planks, stone, or even ceramic tile.
The foundation of these products is constructed from wood or stone polymer compounds, and covered by a wear layer, making them fantastic waterproof solutions for bathrooms. Vinyl is also much more affordable than both stone and tiles. This makes it a great option if your budgets are tight or prefer spending your money elsewhere.
If you want to take a look at the flooring solutions and materials we offer just click here. We have strong working relationships with many of the world’s leading floor-covering suppliers. Combine this with the extensive expertise of our consultative sales team and we can ensure that we will give you the ideal solution for any flooring project. Contact our team for any questions or enquiries.
