Before installing new floors in your bathroom, it's a good idea to make sure that the floors are suitable for bathroom installation. Some floors can incur damage as a result of exposure to water and are therefore not recommended for bathroom installation. Additionally, if you install flooring in your bathroom against the manufacturer's instructions, you could end up voiding your floor warranty.

Some floor types that would be suitable as a bathroom floor include tile, some stone, linoleum and vinyl. Floors that are made with woody materials (e.g. bamboo; hardwood; laminate; cork) are not typically recommended for bathroom installation as the wood can warp due to water contact. When installing wood floors in kitchens or bathrooms, make sure you verify with the manufacturer.

Bathroom floors should be textured enough to offer some slip resistance. While vinyl floors are water resistant, they can be very slippery when wet. We had vinyl floor tiles in our bathroom, and on several occasions I slipped getting out of the shower. If you currently have vinyl floors in your bathroom or plan on installing them, make sure you lay down rugs in front of the bathtub and sink areas.

Tile and stone floors not only look great in bathrooms, they can offer a higher level of slip resistance than linoleum and vinyl. They can also deter mold and fungi growth, and when properly sealed are also water resistant. Feel free to peruse the various flooring sections of FindAnyFloor.com to discover the floor that would work best in your bathroom.