Is it OK to put hardwood floors in a bathroom?

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If so is there a certain finish that works best to water proof?

Answer 1

hardwood is not the best choice but it can be done. if you do it do not use laminate or engineered hardwood . seal it extremely well at least 4 coats and use rubber backed throw rugs wherever water may be an issue. tile is quite easy to do yourself actually easier then real hardwood. good luck

if you do the hardwood use teak it is almost impervious to water.

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Is it OK to put hardwood floors in a bathroom?
If so is there a certain finish that works best to water proof?

Answer 6

Placing hardwood floors in a bathroom is OK, but; you must weigh the pro's against the con's. Any leak from the tub, toilet, or sink can cause the floor to warp or separate. They are expensive, so problems mean replacement will not be cheap. Water proofing and sealing are fine, but they are temporary as over time the wear will wipe away its protection. This will make you think the floor is protected, but it isn't. Also protection can not be achieved at the toilet seal. You must decide on what you want and what is acceptable as a loss/replacement in the event of problems.

Answer 7

I have hardwood floors in my bathroom. The house is 120 years old. The key to keeping it nice and unstained?

1. Keep it well-sealed. Make sure it is coated with at least 3 layers of Polyurethane.
2. It's OK to get wet...but not for long. Wipe the floor near your shower or tub with a towel after use, to keep it dry.

Answer 8

YES, hardwood floors are beautiful. and if you take care of it and keep all clothes off the floor, you should have no trouble with hardwood floors.
water will ruin them so keep them dry. that's the only problem. but in a guest bathroom or one on the main floor when not used much, would be beautiful

Answer 9

It's *not* a good idea to install hardwood flooring in bathrooms for a few reasons:

1)Your warranty will most likely be voided because of damage due to excessive moisture. Once there is damage
due to this kind of exposure, you're pretty much stuck.

2) Excessive moisture damage to a hardwood floor is pretty much inevitable in a bathroom. For hardwood to really thrive, you need to put them in an area which is moderate for both temperature and humidity. And a bathroom is not one of those areas.

3)Hardwood can be an expensive investment. If you install it in a bathroom, you're bound to lose the effort and expense you've put into it because the flooring will lend neither stability or look to your space after moisture takes its toll. The whole reason why you would add hardwood floors in the first place will basically be lost.

Think twice about installing hardwood in any area which is known for moisture - laundry areas should be another no-no. Even basements aren't a good idea for solid hardwood floors.

Finish should be thought of as a preventative measure, but not to the extent where you're relying solely on finish to protect your floors from moisture. One of the better preventative steps in addition to choosing a good finish is to choose your locations carefully, based on temperature, humidity, and traffic, and *then* choose your floor.

For bathrooms, I'd go with porcelain which is impervious to moisture. It seems like a bland choice until you discover how many varieties of porcelain tile there are to choose from. And this is not just to do with color. Porcelain tile also comes in glazed and unglazed forms, depending on your taste. So, you get the best of both worlds - practicality as well as a way of sprucing up your space in the visual sense. Actually, there are varieties of porcelain tile which are made to look like hardwood, for both plank pattern as well as texture. Ask about those, if you've got your heart set on the look of hardwood flooring.

As and alternative, natural stone such as travertine and slate are popular choices to consider as well. And they often add considerable resale value to your entire property, as well as serving functional and aesthetic looks for your bathroom.

Answer 10

The only hardwood I would consider in a bathroom is hardwood laminate followed by a very good sealer.
Go to your local flooring warehouse, store...whatever...talk to someone who knows what they are doing. Do NOT listen to any of us on here for something like that.