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You basically have
two choices when it comes to bathroom flooring, ceramic tile or linoleum. Wood
flooring is too susceptible to water damage to consider in a bathroom.
Bathroom Ceramic Floor Tile
Bathroom Ceramic
floor tile has a number of advantages over linoleum bathroom flooring. First,
ceramic floor tile typically lasts longer than linoleum. Ceramic tile is very
durable and typically will not crack unless you drop something heavy on it.
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Ceramic tile also
adds a touch of elegance to a bathroom that linoleum just can’t beat. Bathroom
ceramic floor tiles also come in a multitude of choices, including various
shapes and sizes, as well as colors and patterns.
On the cons side, bathroom ceramic floor tile is a little bit harder on the
feet, due to the unevenness of the ceramic tile caused by the grout lines. It
can also be colder on the feet. In addition, bathroom ceramic floor tile is also
a little more difficult to clean. Grout lines can become dirty and/or moldy.
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As a result, bathroom ceramic floor tile needs to be cleaned
more regularly and requires a bit more elbow grease.
The cost of a bathroom ceramic tiled floor is typically more expensive than a
linoleum installation. Ceramic tiles typically cost more and require more labor
to install them. This said many do it yourself homeowners can install bathroom
ceramic floor tile themselves to mitigate costs. |
Linoleum Bathroom Flooring
Linoleum is
relatively inexpensive and cheaper to install versus a bathroom ceramic tiled
floor. However, bathroom linoleum flooring it typically not a do it yourself
project. It requires precise cutting and some unique installation skills.
Linoleum bathroom flooring typically does not last as long, or is as durable as
bathroom ceramic floor tile. This is particularly true if the linoleum bathroom
flooring was installed after the bathroom fixtures and baseboard trim was
installed. If the linoleum flooring was installed after the bathroom fixtures
and baseboard trim, curling at the edges of the linoleum flooring is a frequent
problem.
Linoleum is produced by a number of manufacturers and is available in a plethora
of patterns, colors and quality grades. As a result, in terms of choices it is
pretty much on par with bathroom ceramic floor tiles.
In terms of comfort, linoleum is softer on the feet and typically feels warmer
than bathroom ceramic floor tile.
Cleaning bathroom linoleum flooring is a breeze. All you need is a wet mop and a
mild detergent to clean it. Unlike bathroom ceramic floor tile, there are no
grout lines to worry about.
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