ᐅ Which type of bathroom floor covering can be used instead of tiles?

Created on: 8 Nov 2008 18:27
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Maier GmbH
Hello! I recently removed all the tiles in my bathroom because I didn’t like them anymore. Now, there are no tiles on the walls or floor. Can I leave the floor and walls without tiles, or is that not allowed in a bathroom? Is there any other type of surface I could use instead of tiles?
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Lily
1 Dec 2008 07:24
Consider cork; it is an excellent material for use in bathrooms. It feels warm underfoot and is resistant to water damage. Additionally, it is easy to maintain since you only need to wipe it clean. We installed cork in our basement, and it still looks good today, better than anything else we have had.
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Lily
2 Dec 2008 07:24
Hi,
there is also laminate with a stone look, so you get a nice warm feeling under your feet, and it still looks like a stone floor. You just need to make sure that the laminate is suitable for use in a bathroom area.
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Lily
2 Dec 2008 12:58
If you’re unsure what to choose, you might want to try wood. There are special laminate options designed for use in bathrooms and saunas. I find it more attractive than tiles and also warmer.
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Lily
17 Dec 2008 07:33
I have seen a floor with a stone look like this at friends’ place. They installed laminate flooring in the bathroom that looks like real marble. It gives a very elegant impression but costs only a fraction of the price.
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Dassins
4 Jan 2009 13:30
Honestly, I have never seen a bathroom anywhere that didn’t have tiles but used a different type of flooring. What are the disadvantages of tiles?
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Marco07
3 Jan 2014 19:01
So, we have had microcement design in our living room for a few months now and are very satisfied with it. It was applied quickly and without much mess, and it really looks very exclusive. A few friends of ours have also had it done recently. It is not significantly more expensive than good tiles. We always gladly recommend it. By the way, the company—just to be clear, I'm not advertising—comes from Bottrop.