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Flooring advice for main floor

Taylor Eh
hace 7 años

Open concept main floor with 7" hardwood throughout. With powder room visible from kitchen and great room I would prefer to have a tile for powder room but not sure if I should be concerned with transitioning to a different flooring (powder room is only 6x5 sq ft). If I transition to tile any suggestions on size of tile?

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    Wyland Interior Design Center
    hace 7 años
    Última modificación: hace 7 años

    As a professional interior design, I always tell my clients that real hardwood flooring is typically not warranted to go into bathroom areas. However, many builder's install them into the powder room areas to save money. I always ask, "Are you prepared to clean up any "Miss the Bowl" accidents quickly?" Hardwood is very porous and liquids can seep into the wood causing discoloration and can hold onto terrible smells, if you know what I mean?

    There are plenty other products on the market, if you are looking for a wood look that are waterproof sort of speak. There are many LVT (Luxury Vinyl Tiles) in wood planks and porcelain wood plank tile looks to choose from. It is almost impossible too match the color and look of existing hardwood floors with these products. It is best to select a look and color that compliments rather than matching.

    In terms of going with something like ceramic, porcelain or stone tiles, I have no problems with using a different flooring in bathrooms from main areas. It is a whole different room, it brings interest, as long as you keep the colors coordinating with adjacent rooms and preferable the rest of the house for continuity.

    A 5x6 bathroom can support using, most sizes of tile 6x6, 8x8, 12x12, 13x13, 12x24 size tiles. There are plenty of mosaic sheets that are small like 1x1, 2x2, 3x3 or even subway sizes. PLEASE NOTE: Make sure they are rated as FLOOR tiles and not walls tiles or they will break.

    In terms of transitions from wood to tiles, you can build up underneath the tile so it is the same level as the wood height. I like to use Schulter Stripping in between.

    You can also find a reducer strip or T-molding too match the wood species and color that transitions down if it ends up being a different height.

    Comentarios (9)

    • Diane
      hace 7 años
      I would keep the floors consistent. If you go with tile you will need a way to deal with a transition if there is a difference in the the material thickness.
    • PRO
      Cancork Floor Inc.
      hace 7 años

      Powder rooms (thrown and sink) can have hardwood (unless you are personally opposed to the idea). If you are looking at tile, it is nice to match it to something else. Like the kitchen tile or the entrance tile. It keeps things simple and reduces the amount of floors you install.

      Find a tile finish that already exists (even if it is just a back splash) and then use something like it in the bathroom. This can keep the home's theme moving and keeps things cohesive.

      Taylor Eh agradeció a Cancork Floor Inc.
    • Bailey R
      hace 7 años

      I have hardwood throughout my first floor, including the powder room. I don't understand why that is an issue.


    • Taylor Eh
      Autor original
      hace 7 años

      Thank you....cleanliness around the toilet is a concern

    • PRO
      JAN MOYER
      hace 7 años
      Última modificación: hace 7 años

      You don't need bleach. Warm soapy water , wrung out, , a decent quick wipe and rinse with a hot, wet, well wrung out rag or mop.. It's clean. I'd do the hardwood and not fret.

      Taylor Eh agradeció a JAN MOYER
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      Beth H. :
      hace 7 años

      you can put tile in the powder room. doesn't have to be the same flooring. Get something that jives with the wood and it will look just fine. (if that's what you want). yes tile can be disinfected easier than wood.

      Taylor Eh agradeció a Beth H. :
    • shirlpp
      hace 7 años

      Go with a 12x12 tile and make the room exceptionally beautiful....Good Luck.

      Taylor Eh agradeció a shirlpp
    • Bailey R
      hace 7 años
      Última modificación: hace 7 años

      Well, my floors must be finished well because I've had them in my powder room for 15+ years with no issues. As far as liquids, I've had no issues & I live at the beach with a surfer son & his friends:). They are steam cleaned often , along with Bona wood cleaner, they still look like new. I prefer a seamless look.

      Taylor Eh agradeció a Bailey R
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