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Add value to your bathroom with these flooring options
We break down the most to least expensive options for a new bathroom floor.
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Updating your bathroom floor is a great way to add value. Your main options, from most to least expensive, include:
- Timber: Offers a natural, high-end look but requires proper waterproofing.
- Ceramic tiles: A hard-wearing and versatile choice suitable for underfloor heating.
- Vinyl: An affordable, patterned option available in sheets or planks.
- Laminate & Linoleum: Budget-friendly choices, with modern laminate offering water resistance.
For the most cost-effective update, consider resurfacing existing floors and fixtures.
Timber bathroom flooring
This traditional bathroom uses large-format floor tiles and wall tiles in a herringbone pattern, creating a layered aesthetic.
Wood-look and ceramic tile options
The options are endless when it comes to bathroom design, and there’s always room to get creative. This design concept imagines a relaxing, spa-like retreat using stones to surround a freestanding bath.
Vinyl flooring
In this Auckland bathroom in a home designed by Jessop Architects, mosaic tiles across the floor and walls create a beautiful visual continuity. Image: John Williams
Laminate and linoleum flooring
Resurfacing
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