If you don't use the colorfast bathroom rugs then just get a slip resistant roll (can be purchased at any drug store, hardware store). It can be put under any area rug not just bathroom rugs. I use them with my oriental rugs on my hardwood floors so I won't slip. Just shape, cut and size the roll to the size of the area rug and there you have it.

I used a rubber backed area rug in my bathroom and I regret it everyday. Where was this blog when I needed you. We are now tearing out the vinyl flooring because it got funky under the rug. Oh well, it was not expensive and I am glad anyways as I didnt like the vinyl under the rug.

We just bought a new vinyl floor that is more like hardwood. So, for all those that want hardwood flooring in your bath, try this Konecto vinyl hardwood plank. We havent installed it, but we will see how it goes. We are going to put a rug back in the bathroom, but this time it wont have a rubber back. Just say NO to rubber backed area rugs. LOL

TOTALLLY AGREE with Janet! I use the rubber grip that you can buy from the store like Vicki does too and its soo much better! It also makes looking for area rugs easier cuz you dont have to search for the ones already "pregripper" or whatever you call it. I use the rubber grip roll from the hardware store (You can probably find it at Home Depot, Lowes...etc.) for all of my rugs on carpet, and my hardwood too... its just more convenient!!

Lots of great info! Thanks for your comments. I would stil be hesistant using a rug that was not colorfast, even if you use a rug pad underneath. Better safe than sorry!

Jenny- I completely agree with you. I would much rather be safe than sorry when it comes to my flooring.I have had are rugs damage my vinyl before and I cant tell you how mad I was. I would always be safe than sorry now. Bathroom rugs are named bathroom rugs for a reason. thanks for the blog