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MELANIE FARRELL DISCOVERS WATER-RESISTANT BATHROOM FLOORING OPTIONS

Whether it’s steam, spray or – in the case of a wet room – water splashing directly on the floor, bathrooms get wet.

Shannon Tchetchik, marketing manager at FINfloor, recommends vinyl flooring in bathrooms. “Vinyl is highly resistant to water, making it suitable for bathrooms where it can withstand exposure to surface water without warping or getting damaged,” she says.

“Bathrooms often get a lot of foot traffic, and the flooring needs to withstand wear and tear. Water-resistant laminate flooring can also be a suitable choice for bathrooms,” adds Tchetchik. Laminate flooring ranges from FINFloor, such as Black Forest and Inovar, have a wax-impregnated core and waxed edges and a very low swell rate.