A First-Timer's Guide to Upgrading Bathroom Flooring
Replacing a bathroom floor is one of those projects that seems simple until the shopping starts. Between waterproof ratings, plank versus tile formats, and matching everything else in the room, a first flooring upgrade can turn into more decisions than expected. Here’s what actually matters before making a choice. TL;DR Not every floor labeled waterproof performs the same way once real water is involved. Vinyl comes in different formats, and the format affects where it works best. Small coordinating details, like matching fixtures, help a new floor look intentional rather than added on. What “Waterproof” Actually Means The word "waterproof" gets used loosely in flooring marketing, but there's a real difference between water-resistant and fully waterproof materials. Water-resistant flooring can handle spills and splashes for a while, but moisture can still work its way through the seams over time. Meanwhile, waterproof vinyl bathroom floors are designed to prev...