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October 23, 2016 by Heather

Five Reasons to Choose Vinyl Flooring for Your Bathroom


When you think about vinyl flooring I know you envision that tacky stuff from the 70’s, but it really has changed so much.

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When we moved into our home in 2014 there was carpet in the master bathroom vanity area.  Who puts carpet in a bathroom? Hint: Everyone in 1986. ICK!!!  We tore it up and planned to replace it right away but got sidetracked by other projects (you know, the ones visitors would see). We lived with that sub-floor for a very long time.

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While planning our bathroom  I  looked at hundreds of tile designs and never thought of even considering vinyl flooring. I really loved the trendy hexagon tiles that all the designers were installing. Most of them were at least $10 sq. foot and would take a large chunk of my bathroom budget.  I stalked the internet until I found this floor on pinterest.  I was shocked to find out it was a vinyl floor but I loved it so much I decided to go see it in person.

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Easy Living – Rich Onyx GREY 14361

After I did some research I found out that it was actually Tarkett Vinyl.  I went on the Tarkett Website and found a retailer nearby.  This flooring is in their Easy Living Collection and is called Easy Living – Rich Onyx GREY 14361.  Honestly, I expected to dislike this product once I saw it. Even though I’m cheap practical I don’t want my house to LOOK cheap. I picked up the sample and loved it, and when they priced it out for the master bathroom I found out the materials were only $306.94!

We were in the middle of a whole bunch of projects and on a serious time crunch. We also still had ceramic tile in half the bathroom to remove. The cost for removal and installation was under $400, so we decided to pay them to install it. Sometimes, it’s worth paying instead of my husband spending a weekend or two on the project. Don’t worry though, someone handy could install this very easily!
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The installation of the Tarkett vinyl flooring was quick and easy! Mike had already removed the vanity. The installers removed the toilet and the leftover ceramic tile. Then they installed the new subfloor and vinyl flooring and put everything back together. All of that took about four hours.

Here are some pics of the flooring after the entire bathroom renovation.
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Now that I’ve lived with the floor for several months I can tell you there are many surprise benefits to vinyl flooring, that make me wonder why I was so afraid to use it. There are so many benefits but here are the top reasons I love it.

Five Reasons to Choose Vinyl Flooring for Your Bathroom

I’m obsessed with our Tarkett Vinyl flooring and highly recommend it. Here’s why!

Low Cost
Finding a floor that costs less than $310 is amazing!  If I want to change the floor in a couple years, I won’t feel guilty because it was so inexpensive although I love it so much I don’t see that happening soon. Tile is an investment in both time and money.

Beautiful Appearance
This is definitely not your grandma’s vinyl flooring. The hexagons each have a different pattern, like tile. Nobody believes this floor is vinyl! It looks just as good in person as it does in these pictures.

Easy to Clean
Besides the appearance this is my favorite part about this floor. Honestly, I thought having ceramic in the bathroom was disgusting. The grout was always gross. It always looked dirty no matter how much I cleaned it.  The vinyl floor is easy to sweep, vacuum, and mop. Nothing sticks to it. If you like low maintenance, this is the floor for you!

Safety
This was a pleasant surprise to me. Our ceramic tile was always very slippery, and I was worried about falling. Vinyl flooring doesn’t get very slippery at all because it wicks away water.

Quiet
Vinyl flooring is much quieter than a ceramic or wood floor. It would be great in a high traffic area to reduce noise.

I was really nervous about my decision to use vinyl flooring but it is one of the best choices I’ve made for the house. If you’re on a small budget  don’t shy away from this as an option. I’ve already bought the materials to do our other bathroom with this floor. It’s beautiful and centsible!

Here’s the link to the Tarkett vinyl flooring again. Just click the “Where to Buy” Button under the product photo and find a store near you!

Now that you’ve seen our floor take a tour of the whole renovation with all of our budget-saving tips. Head over to our bathroom reveal!
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  1. Grandmas House DIY says

    December 13, 2016 at 1:14 pm

    Oh my gosh, that is stunning! It is absolutely amazing how far they have come with vinyl! Thank you for sharing with us at the To grandma’s house we go link party! Hope to see you there tomorrow when the new party starts!

    Reply
  2. debbie says

    January 5, 2017 at 2:01 am

    I too love this vinyl!!! I need to do my master bath. Yes most of mine is carpeted and we have redone it several times in 25 plus years but partly because we were told that putting real tile in meant they had to test it to see if the floor could handle the weight. Like you, I would want to see it in person. When we built our home it was very expensive at the time and they didn’t build them bigger in our area, but still while we had solid oak cabinets, wood doors and trim, the floors were vinyl and the counter tops formica and the vanities cultured marble. Long before anyone heard of using granite or stainless steel appliances. We have been upgrading slowly over the years but it is expensive and our master bath is up for this year so I look forward to reading your reno!!!

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    • Heather says

      January 5, 2017 at 9:59 am

      That sounds lovely. I hope you’re going to blog about all of it, of course! Carpet in the bathroom is a nightmare with boys around. Our bathroom reno is up on the blog if you want to see the whole thing. It’s in our room reveals section. Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
  3. Melony says

    January 8, 2017 at 8:31 am

    My husband and I just installed vinyl sticky tiles (yes, sticky tiles) in our kitchen that get grouted. Talk about something that doesn’t look like vinyl. I love it as much as I love your awesome bathroom floor. It’s gorgeous!

    Reply
    • Heather says

      January 8, 2017 at 10:09 am

      That sounds amazing! I’m going to have to look those up.

      Reply
  4. Hayesbiz says

    June 3, 2017 at 4:54 pm

    Just found this on Pinterest. Love the tile pattern! I wish I’d had that when we remodeled 8 years ago. Would love that in my bathroom. I have sheet vinyl in the kitchen that looks so much like tile, people actually have to touch it to believe me! Vinyl is great!

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  5. Mavis says

    August 27, 2017 at 6:51 am

    I’m so glad that I found your blog, via Pinterest. I’m in the midst of remodeling my guest bathroom, which is actually my elderly mother’s bathroom. I brought my mother to live with me about 2 years ago. Anyway, this was one of the projects that was supposed to be a simple replace the leaking / always running toilet, and mushroomed from there. One of those type of projects where you figure, since I’m doing this I might as well do this. Anyway, I had actually picked out and bought tile to go in the bathroom but after mom said she slipped on the sample that I had lying in the floor, I decided not to tile in there. Problem is when looking at the big box stores, I really didn’t see anything in the way of vinyl that I was that crazy about. But I love the vinyl in your bath. I thought it was tile. It is gorgeous.

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  6. Hannah Schroeder says

    November 17, 2017 at 6:24 pm

    I can’t believe you had vinyl flooring put in for $310. The wood planks in my kitchen have warped over the years, and in some places it’s rotting, but I’ve been putting off getting a new floor because of the cost. Maybe I should look at vinyl to see if there’s something that looks good and doesn’t cost much.

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  7. Jan says

    January 31, 2018 at 7:28 am

    I’m sharing with Hubby as we just had a few floors redone in some duplexes … should have looked at this more beforehand! I’d love for you to share over at a new party called Let’s Party https://themarkandjanshow.com/2018/01/02/lets-party-6/ … we look forward to seeing you there!

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  8. Ola | JadoreLeDecor.com says

    February 3, 2018 at 10:19 am

    I’m so glad I popped in for a visit! I’ve been looking for affordable flooring alternatives and this I just awesome. I’ll be looking into this very soon. #sharefest #theswaylife

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  9. Julie says

    February 4, 2018 at 10:42 pm

    I want to add 2 more major benefits to vinyl. It’s SO much easier to stand on! I’m talking less pain on aging joints and backs! After volunteering in our church kitchen when I was still in my 30’s and 40’s, I learned that standing for any length of time on tile caused me serious back pain. When we built our home, there was no way I was going to install real tile in my kitchen and baths. No way, no how, no matter how trendy it is. We found some great sheet vinyl patterns that many people have presumed is tile – until they walk on it and realize how comfortable it is! Secondly, it is SO much easier to change (as well as less expensive like you pointed out). Who wants to break up all that tile for removal when styles change (and they will change). Vinyl means far less labor.

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  10. angie says

    February 8, 2018 at 1:22 pm

    this is something to look into as we are currently in process of remodeling home. This may be perfect in bathroom or kitchen
    come see us at http://shopannies.blogspot.com

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  11. Rhonda says

    February 13, 2018 at 12:33 pm

    I love the vinyl, your makeover is great. I’m really starting to love gray! I have vinyl in my guest bath, and I love it too. Holds up well with the water splashes and cleans up nicely. Thanks for sharing on Sunday’s Best.

    Reply
  12. justseegoods says

    February 16, 2018 at 4:38 am

    I love this vinyl flooring. You have to shared great one. Thank you

    Reply
  13. Veronica Lee says

    March 6, 2018 at 10:34 am

    Love your makeover. I wasn’t a big fan of vinyl flooring before but now I’m a convert! Thanks for posting this!

    Reply
    • Heather says

      March 7, 2018 at 11:47 am

      I was exactly the same, but I am a believer now!

      Reply
  14. Jean | DelightfulRepast.com says

    March 11, 2018 at 10:50 am

    Love it! It looks wonderful and, as you say, is very easy to keep clean. I once had a vinyl bathroom floor that I just loved. I think it was something like 20 years old and still looked like new. Another advantage is that if you tire of it and want a change, it’s much easier to change than ceramic tile.

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  15. Marie | DIY Adulation says

    March 13, 2018 at 9:53 am

    That flooring is gorgeous! I love your entire master bath transformation. I would never have guessed vinyl flooring could look so beautiful (and high-end). Thanks for sharing your makeover with us at Merry Monday this week!

    Reply
  16. buildx says

    April 9, 2018 at 6:37 am

    your makeover is great! I too love this vinyl . While many people wouldn’t think vinyl flooring be a very pet friendly flooring choice, the new luxury vinyl flooring is an excellent choice, and it’s great for small children, too. The flooring is scratch and stain resistant, low in allergens, easy to clean and maintain, and even quiet to walk on.

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  17. Stephanie says

    June 21, 2018 at 4:08 am

    Is that sheet vinyl, or planks? I’m currently redoing my parents bathroom for them and were having a tough time picking flooring. Mom’s never had a new floor-ever- so I want something nice but not uber expensive!

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    • Heather says

      June 21, 2018 at 6:35 am

      Hi Stephanie!
      This is sheet vinyl 🙂

      Reply
  18. Ed Chaves says

    February 2, 2019 at 12:59 am

    Hi, is the vinyl pattern name “Grey easy living”? And did you get the cabinets online? I can’t seem to find bargain outlet…
    Thanks!

    Reply
  19. Kelly Goldman says

    March 9, 2019 at 10:01 pm

    vinyl is also warmer than tile — just another reason.

    Reply
    • Heather says

      May 17, 2019 at 10:27 am

      So true!!!!!

      Reply
  20. Elizabeth says

    February 19, 2020 at 2:50 pm

    We built our house when I was pregnant and did not know what we were having, the flooring lady said “go with vinyl you might have a boy.” 3 boys later best advice I ever got. 12 years later I now want to change it and I am really happy to see your vinyl and how good it looks and hear it is easy to clean.

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  21. Diane says

    June 19, 2020 at 1:21 am

    Agree with you about the positives of vinyl. That’s what we are about to install in our bathroom. Can I ask what you use for baseboards?

    Reply

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