ᐅ Laminate Flooring in the Bathroom

Hey everyone,

I strongly suspect this topic has been discussed before, but I wasn’t able to find it.

I really like laminate flooring. That’s why I have it almost everywhere in my home. Now I was wondering if it’s possible to use it in the bathroom as well. A friend said he had seen it somewhere before, but I wasn’t quite convinced.

Are there options for this, and if so, what should I keep in mind? Even if there is material suitable for wet rooms, it probably isn’t as simple as just installing it, right?

Thanks for your answers.

Regards

Laminate flooring in wet areas would be a no-go for me, as laminate can swell when exposed to moisture and the surface layer may separate from the core.

I wouldn't recommend laminate flooring in the bathroom, but you might want to consider wood-look tiles. That could be a good alternative.

I wouldn’t do that either. Have you ever seen laminate flooring that was mopped too wet? It looks terrible...

Apparently, there is special laminate for bathrooms. I just happened to find this:

Laminate is also suitable for bathrooms. Laminate floors are protected against moisture by specially glued core boards, explains Wöhler. Some manufacturers offer products that also feature special edge protection. This is called edge hydrophobization. Such floors are well suited for rooms with high moisture exposure, like bathrooms or saunas.

Laminate flooring would be a more affordable option, but I'm not sure if it might warp over time. I mean, waves forming in the laminate. I observed something like this on a balcony, but I don't know if it was installed incorrectly or if it’s normal when the humidity is usually high.