Bathroom Remodeling Hints :: Vinyl Flooring
Vinyl Flooring
Vinyl flooring is the choice made by many homeowners for their bathroom. Vinyl sheet flooring is easy to install and withstands heavy traffic and moisture, and is easy to clean.
vinyl and tile are probably the two most practical choices for bathroom flooring, because of all the moisture and water in a bathroom. Vinyl is available in inlaid or printed patterns. Inlaid patterns go through wear surface and printed is just on the surface. Inlaid is more durable and usually a better choice. Sheet vinyl comes in 6 foot and 12 foot widths. Vinyl can also be bought in 12 inch squares.
Today's vinyl floors, with the combination of low sheen and texture are often hard to distinguish from natural floor coverings. With texture and low sheen they mimic wood, stone and ceramic tile.
A neighbor recently installed a new vinyl floor in her family room, and I had to actually get down and feel it before I was convinced it wasn't real tile.
Textured surfaces will not show dents like smooth vinyl. Vinyl with color variations will not show the dirt as well between washings.
Advantages of vinyl flooring are:
1. Quiet unlike the hard surfaces of tile or stone, and warmer to the touch.
2. Vinyl flooring offers the most diverse selection of color choices.
3. Easier on the feet than many other surfaces.
4. vinyl flooring can be installed over most any surface with proper preparation
5. Available in a wide range of prices
6. vinyl flooring is appropriate for heavy wear and moist areas such as a bathroom or laundry room
Vinyl flooring installation hints
Installing vinyl in a bathroom can be handled by a do-it-yourselfer who is reasonably handy. One of the hardest aspects of installing vinyl sheets, is managing the size. Having a reasonably knowledgeable helper is a good idea. Even when installing vinyl in a smaller room such as a bathroom, handling the size can be a challenge.
Making a rough sketch of your floor and filling in dimensions is a good idea when shopping. Take the sketch with you, and buy just slightly more than you need for a safety allowance. Take measurements twice to avoid mistakes.
Extra vinyl pieces can be very handy. They are wonderful applied under kitchen sinks or inside a bathroom vanity where there is raw wood. With all the cleaners, water, lotions etc. stored in these areas the vinyl allows for an easy clean up.
Making a template from scribing felt and transferring the pattern to your vinyl can help avoid errors in cutting. When cutting corners on sheet vinyl have some masking tape handy and reinforce corner area on top of vinyl so it doesn't tear while you're positioning it.
Choosing vinyl flooring for your bathroom involves both color and pattern. Earth tones, grey and white will harmonize with most any future changes you make in decor. Bathrooms usually have a multitude of white in the fixtures, so earth tones will help to warm up the overall feel of your bath.
Since bathrooms are usually smaller rooms choosing a pattern with a little more size is a good choice. Small busy designs shrink a room. The lighter range of colors will also help open up the room.
You can get more tips from your building supply, who should also supply you with a brochure that walks you through the process of installing a vinyl floor in your bathroom.
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