Budget Friendly Bathroom Floor Options

If giving your bathroom a makeover or a major overhaul is in your future, thinking about what kind of flooring you’ll install to brighten your space means you have several choices to consider.

Bathrooms are usually the smallest rooms in your home, so you can choose a pricier option of flooring without going over budget. No matter which material you choose, you’ll want to be certain that the substrate your floor covering is going on top of is properly prepped.

Vinyl flooring is inexpensive and durable and comes in all kinds of colors and patterns. You can purchase vinyl flooring in sheets or tiles. Sheets can cover a whole floor area and is the better choice for bathrooms as there are no seams like you would have in tiles. The seams can be a way for water to seep between them and then down to the subfloor. Costs range from $0.50 to $4.00 per square foot for materials.

Linoleum is another good option that comes in sheets that you can have installed to avoid any seams. Similar to vinyl, linoleum is made mostly from linseed oil and can be a more appealing choice for eco-conscious homeowners. Costs range from $2.00 to $5.00 per square foot for materials.

Luxury vinyl flooring is a step up from basic vinyl options. This is a thicker form of vinyl that usually comes in planks that go together with a tongue and groove system. This also makes this kind of flooring an easier DIY than some other choices. You can find luxury vinyl options that look like natural wood or stone. While the flooring itself will be completely waterproof, there is a possibility of water getting between the seams of the planks. Costs range from $2.50 to $6.00 per square foot for materials.

If you’re looking for ceramic or porcelain floor tiles for your bathroom, you will likely find a range of prices that may be cost prohibitive in a larger space. You can get standard tiles from any home improvement store, or you can go for more specialty tile options. Installing ceramic tiles is not exactly a beginner DIY project, so you’ll want to go for a professional installation, which will add to your overall budget. Costs range from $2.00 to $10 or more per square foot for materials.