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Non-slip bathroom flooring ideas deserve special attention. The material of course must be durable, able to withstand frequent splashes of water, anti-slip underfoot and preferably easy to clean. 

But practicality doesn’t mean boring bathroom ideas, since there are so many solutions that combine style with functionality. High-quality bathroom fixtures and fittings add a luxurious effect, but it is the flooring, especially if non-slip, that really underpins the feel of the space and allows experimentation with color, texture and pattern. 

 

Non-slip bathroom flooring ideas

It makes sense to consider all your bathroom flooring ideas, and especially the non-slip bathroom flooring, as part of a plan at the outset of the project as the best way to create a cohesive scheme.

1. Invest in a virtually indestructible floor

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'Large-format porcelain tiles are virtually indestructible, stain resistant and can be used in a wide variety of settings including busy bathrooms,' says Jo Oliver, director at The Stone & Ceramic Warehouse . 'Many of our porcelain slabs come in different finishes, meaning you could have a polished marble effect tile on bathroom walls and a more textured marble effect tile on the floor, for an anti-slip flooring solution.'

2. Pack a stylish punch with a monochromatic color scheme

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Black and white can completely alter the feel of a room but getting the balance right is key, especially in a modern bathroom. While monochrome decorating can be tricky to get right, a considered approach will be rewarded by a simple but impactful scheme. Decorating with black and white is a statement in its own right. Monochrome in the bathroom is surprisingly serene as well as stylish. 

'The timeless geometric design of Fired Earth’s monochrome Sorrento tiles will be completely at home in any style of bathroom,' says Colin Roby-Welford, creative director at Fired Earth . 'Made from low-maintenance porcelain, this versatile collection is slip-resistant, so it's a perfect, eye-catching choice for busy family bathrooms and wet rooms. '

3. Opt for on-trend wood-effect flooring

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Wood-effect flooring ideas – made from porcelain – are now the material of choice for its natural beauty and warmth; it conjures the quiet luxury of a spa. 

'Porcelain tile options have broadened greatly due to technological advances, anti-slip finishes can now be applied to porcelain as seen in our Kayman range, which has a beautiful wood-effect grain texture that often gets confused for real wood,' informs Jo Oliver, director at The Stone & Ceramic Warehouse . 'The perfect choice for those wanting a low maintenance and safe surface, whilst still creating a beautiful natural wood effect.'

4. Go for a durable stone 

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As beautiful as they are durable, the right stone floor types will be a valuable addition to your interior scheme. With a reputation for being naturally hardwearing, all stone flooring types are most commonly seen as bathroom floor tile ideas or kitchen flooring ideas. However, stone flooring can work in most rooms of the home.

'With any bathroom project it is worth considering the slip resistance of tiles – a balance of beauty and practicality should be met,' says Isabel Fernandez, director at Quorn Stone . 'In most instances a natural finish is sufficient for bathrooms, however in wet rooms we would always recommend using a porcelain tile in a ‘grip or R11 finish’, this finish is designed to offer more traction in wet room conditions.'

5. Choose a non-slip porcelain option

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Technical advances in porcelain and ceramic production have revolutionized the variety of tiles on offer. Faux stone and wood porcelain tiles are now so advanced it’s hard to tell them from the real thing. They are water, stain and scratch resistant, don’t require sealing and come complete with realistic color and graining variations, too.

'Our Galicia porcelain replica-slate tiles offer the beautifully restful qualities of natural slate, complete with rich colour variation and a tactile finish,' says Colin Roby-Welford, creative director at Fired Earth . 'These slip-tested, large format tiles are a cost-effective option for spacious bathrooms and wet rooms.'

6. Lay down large-format tiles – made from concrete

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If you're looking for shower tile ideas, large format concrete bathroom flooring will mean fewer grout lines and a cleaner, more seamless look, ideal as spa bathroom ideas with minimal visual clutter.

'Available in huge formats, these super-sized Grande Grey tiles mean there are fewer grout lines to contend with, creating a more flawless finish,' explains Jo Oliver, director at The Stone & Ceramic Warehouse . 'Being made from porcelain these tiles won’t stain, scratch, wear, or crack, as can be the case with real concrete floors. They have an anti-slip finish making them ideal for kitchens and bathrooms and are suitable for use outdoors too.'

7. Factor in a low-maintenance floor

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This luxury look comes with a high price tag – consider using marble to add wow-factor to your master bathroom ideas, elevating the look even further by continuing the marble on the walls for a spa-like look that will exude elegance.

‘Due to advances in porcelain technologies, practical tiles don’t have to be boring,' says Louisa Morgan, marketing manager at Mandarin Stone . 'Bright colors, geometric patterns & faux marbles can all be produced with high grip, low-maintenance finishes.’

8. Paint your bathroom flooring

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Painting your bathroom floor is not only an excellent way to seal and protect wooden floorboards, it’s a simple and effective way to add colour and personality to a space. Much like ceilings, flooring is often forgotten when planning a scheme, but using a coordinating color on the floor can create a really harmonious finish.

'Bathrooms are a busy area of any home, needing to withstand constant use, so it’s vital you choose a durable and hard-wearing finish such as our ‘Intelligent Floor Paint’, which is available in our full color palette,' says Ruth Mottershead, creative director at Little Greene . 'You can also make your bathroom floor slip-proof; simply add an anti-slip aggregate to your floor paint before painting.

9. Include a luxury vinyl floor in a small bathroom or wet room

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Vinyl doesn’t always get the best rep, but the material has myriad benefits, many of which make it a great choice for a bathroom or shower room. This material is improving in quality with new technologies and also offers a wide range of design opportunities that will suit a variety of modern and family bathroom ideas and styles.

'Luxury Vinyl Tiles (LVT) are easy to clean, waterproof, warm and suitable for use with underfloor heating, explains Lucy Tunstall, creative director at Harvey Maria . 'The tiles butt up tightly together and the adhesive creates a watertight bond. They are completely waterproof and slip resistant, making them perfect for bathrooms.'

10. Go for a gorgeous encaustic tile

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'When choosing non-slip floor tiles for the bathroom, we recommend our encaustic tiles, which have a matt finish making them naturally slip resistant,' says Lee Thornley, founder of Bert & May . 'Our encaustic range is available in a wide variety of patterns and colours and is incredibly hardwearing and yet has a soft feel underfoot. Encaustic tiles are generally suitable for use in wet rooms and showers, both on the walls and the floors, and are 100% waterproof once sealed.'

‘As well as adding status and color, encaustic tiles were also remarkably practical; in fact, most domestic interior tiled floors have survived 100 years of family wear and tear,' says Andy Triplow, owner of The Vintage Floor Tile Company . 'With a little care, they will probably be good for another 100 years.’

Why choose non-slip bathroom flooring?

The finish on the floor is not only a key area in the finished decorating scheme but also needs to be non-slip underfoot. Be careful of highly polished surfaces, particularly if you are looking at bathroom floor tile ideas and it is a bathroom that will be used by small children, as the floor will become slippery when wet. 

What kind of tile is not slippery when wet?

Technological advances in porcelain and ceramic have revolutionized the variety of non-slip bathroom flooring on offer – and, for the most part, these high-quality materials are not slippery when wet.  

Any bathroom floor covering you choose will have to be waterproof and anti-slip, as splashes are inevitable. Follow the manufacturers’ advice around cleaning and care, especially for natural stone, and invest in the laying of tiles with the correct prep and substrate as well as tanking where necessary. 

Sophie has been an interior stylist and journalist for over 20 years and has worked for many of the main interior magazines during that time, both in-house and as a freelancer. On the side, as well as being the News Editor for indie magazine, 91, she trained to be a florist in 2019 and launched The Prettiest Posy where she curates beautiful flowers for modern weddings and events. For H&G, she writes features about interior design – and is known for having an eye for a beautiful room.

Non-Slip Bathroom Flooring for Your Home

Bathroom flooring options deserve all the attention to detail we can give. It is crucial to make safety a priority when choosing a bathroom floor plan because this is one place where moisture and water rule.

You should not be careless in this regard because statistics show how often bathroom falls end up with a fatality. Every part of the bathroom’s base floor, including the shower and standing areas, needs to have non-slip materials installed, while aligning with your choice of design and style.

Manufacturers are well aware of the safety element, and thankfully, the market is ripe with a large variety of non-slip bathroom flooring options for your home. There are several non-slip bathroom flooring options to choose from. We recommend any of the following options:

The Safest Bathroom Flooring Options

Non-Slip Vinyl Flooring

The top choice for non-slip flooring is definitely vinyl. Apart from its practicality, affordability and the wide array of available styles, vinyl flooring has a higher tendency to withstand heavy traffic and moisture. This makes it a perfect choice for your bathroom and other high traffic areas, like entries and the kitchen.

Slip resistance is a must for several manufacturers, which explains why you can easily find a vinyl flooring style in the markets. The material is resistant to water damage and staining, particularly because it is waterproof. Manufacturers ensure it is resistant against heavy traffic, as well. Vinyl flooring holds up against the heaviest of traffic, including wheelchairs, kids and pets.

While no flooring option provides a 100% non slip guarantee, there are products that offer higher protection than others. Luckily, vinyl products come with built-in padding, unlike ceramic tile, for instance, should you take an accidental fall.

When shopping for your vinyl bathroom flooring, we recommend looking for vinyl products with extra underlayment. This will minimize the impact of the fall on your body, so you avoid serious or fatal injuries. The flooring experts at Floor Crafters are well educated with the vinyl products that have this extra feature, as will make recommendations based on the style you like.

Vinyl is not just affordable, but also quite versatile. Vinyl can look like ceramic tile, wood, and other flooring materials, so you can get the style you envision and the safety of non-slip vinyl. Vinyl comes in large sizes, but you can install it with minimal seams to fit a small bathroom. You can also find it in plank or tile styles. Floor Crafters has hundreds of options for vinyl flooring, and can also install it for you.

Natural Stone

If you’re working with a bigger budget, natural stone is the ideal anti-slip bathroom flooring option. No one can deny the aesthetic attraction and durability benefits of natural stone, and one can almost sacrifice their precious savings for it.

Natural stone is not only slip-resistant and safe; it's in a class of its own. Manufacturer’s texture the stone to mitigate the slip factor. Textured or sandblasted stone is usually the best option for a non slip surface.

The only drawback with natural stone, is that it is a higher-end flooring option, and not in everyone’s budget. You’ll note, however, that natural stone has the highest performance ratings in terms of safety and also features a fantastic resale value, should you plan to sell your home down the road.

Cork / Bamboo

You may not find cork or bamboo flooring in bathrooms often, but they are a good option for certain bathroom settings. Many people prefer these two products due to reduced sound travel, but other features also add to the attraction. You can incorporate bamboo or cork into your bathroom flooring as per any trendy design and style.

These two products can be both a blessing and a curse at the same time, so you need to give careful consideration before going for this option. Bamboo and cork are both slip-resistant materials that tend to absorb moisture quickly, so you will hardly find any wetness on the surface, significantly minimizing the chances of slipping on it. On the other hand, this same feature could be problematic by accumulating mold and mildew. Mold can easily form if the moisture trapped inside does not dry fast and thoroughly, so anyone in a particularly humid environment should take this into consideration.

If you do plan to invest in a cork or bamboo flooring, planning in advance can save you down the road. Make sure the area where the flooring will be installed has sufficient ventilation, so that moisture dries out quickly and does not build up. The professional design and install team at Floor Crafters can tell you if the area has adequate airflow, and can make recommendations on improving it, if it does not.

Linoleum

Many mistake linoleum for vinyl, but they are actually two entirely different products. Linoleum is not only a great flooring option, but it is also water-resistant and more eco-friendly than vinyl flooring.

Linoleum flooring is manufactured using a combination of natural products such as jute, cork, or limestone and linseed oil. You can opt for an anti-slip sheet or a resin solution to mitigate the slippery surface of linoleum. Apart from that, since this material turns into a water-proof bathroom flooring, it is quite easy to clean and makes a perfect choice for your bathrooms.

The biodegradable element means you can protect the environment and yourself against harmful chemical releases.

Rubber Flooring

Rubber flooring is generally never high on the list of preferences because it does nothing for trend, style, or aesthetics. However, the reason we mention it here is because of the absolute slip resistance this flooring option offers.

Rubber may not be pleasing to look at or feel nice under our feet, but it can be the best in terms of safety. You should consider this option, especially if you have seniors living at home with you. Even when rubber flooring becomes wet, it does not turn slick and thus minimizes the chances of an accidental fall by a far measure.

The extreme protection factor makes it a desirable option for many because, even if one does fall accidentally, the rubber flooring works as a cushion for the body. It helps absorb most of the shock from the fall and can protect your body from serious injury.

However, when you plan to invest in a rubber flooring plan, it is best to do some research first. As limited as this material is in terms of style and design, the safety factor alone makes it one of the more costly options.

Best Flooring for Bathroom

Ceramic or Porcelain Tile

The most popular choice for bathroom flooring all over the world, is porcelain tile. It is waterproof, cost-effective, and stylish, making it a top choice of home owners worldwide. Porcelain features a textured, rich, and solid feel that is quite similar to stone, without the high cost of natural stone.

We love that it combines the best qualities of all other flooring options into one. A luxurious texture like stone, waterproof like vinyl, and elegant like wood, uplifts the look of any bathroom in your home. Porcelain belongs to the ceramic tile family, but there is a slight difference between the two. Tiles that have a 0.5 percent rate of absorbing water belong to the porcelain category.

Flooring for Bathrooms

When you’re planning a makeover for your bathroom, you must keep a few considerations in mind before you make the final decision. Bathrooms nearly as high-traffic as the kitchen, and have 2 or more water features housed within (sink, toilet, shower), so water resistance and slip ability factor are important when choosing your new flooring.Bathroom floors should be resilient enough to handle the pressure of sweaty adults, dirty young kids, and even wet pets, if there are any in the house.

To review, here are the different flooring options that Floor Crafters recommends for your bathroom:

 

Type of Flooring

Pro's

Con's

Cork

Beautiful & Stylish

Non-Slip

Highly Absorbent of Moisture, which may cause mold issues

Ceramic and porcelain

Timeless Style

Durable

Affordable

Good for DIY'ers

Waterproof

Not always non-slip without treatment

Very hard surface to fall on

Engineered hardwood

Beautiful

Many substrates, colors and styles

Non-slip if no wax applied

Moderately priced

Not recommended for bathrooms

Easily damaged by water and high traffic

Natural stone tiles

Top choice in high end homes

Waterproof

Non-Slip

Durable

Long lasting

Aesthetically pleasing to most

Cost

Not for DIY projects

Shower Floor Options

Shower flooring rises above the style and aesthetics and gives priority to practicality and functionality. You need to primarily remember that a shower floor faces extreme exposure to water, so your floor plan must be highly water-resistant.


  1. Tile Shower Base

    You can choose from a wide range of tiles for your shower base floor. You may also opt for a ready tile floor pan. These plans consist of composite plastic materials or fiberglass and chrome drains. The design must feature easy drainage with plumbing and a waterproof epoxy so that the tiles adhere to the bottom and sides. If you opt for tiles, make sure you use waterproof materials for setting them and coat time and again as needed.


  2. Molded Stones

    Molded stones are not only classy but also high-end for shower bases. The synthetic plastic and natural stone make a durable combination as well as a luxurious appearance. High quality molded stones are resistant to mildew and mold and usually don’t require grout.


  3. Acrylic Pans

    Acrylic pans fall into the medium price range and are a little flexible in terms of customization. Acrylic bases are generally easy to maintain and clean as well and less vulnerable to cracking.

How to Choose Best Tile for Shower Floor

Perhaps the most important feature of a bathroom is the tile on the shower floor, and this is why you need to take the right route when selecting it. Here are things to consider:

Safe Flooring for Seniors

When living with senior members in the house, style and design take a backseat in comparison to safety. Remodeling a bathroom where seniors and aging family members are living requires extra consideration in terms of safety.

You need to ensure whatever material you use is moisture resistant and prevents slipping and accidental falls. When it comes to materials that would make poor choices for bathrooms of seniors, ceramic tiles, hardwood, glass, and such, as well as hard, slippery materials, are a big no-no.

These materials aren't flexible and can get slippery very quickly. Furthermore, they do not cushion the bodies in the event of a fall, and so fatal injuries are inevitable. The better options in terms of safety are rubber or non-slip vinyl flooring for seniors’ bathrooms.

Final Thoughts

When remodeling or designing your bathroom, perhaps the most essential part of the project is the flooring. From tiles to safety elements, there is so much thought you need to put into each detail. Floor Crafters Flooring Company makes sure your bathroom flooring project is as hassle-free and perfect as can be, and will make recommendations based on your style, requirements and budget. If you’d like a complimentary consultation with a professional flooring expert, contact us today at (720) 669-7230 for your next bathroom flooring project, and we will help you design the perfect floor for any bathroom in your home.

Non-slip floor in the bathroom - catalog of articles on the site

Non-slip floor in the bathroom is possible. As for materials, there are not so many options, because it is necessary to combine moisture resistance and non-slip. But there are tools that will help increase security.

Ceramic tiles - how to stop slipping?

The most commonly used ceramic tile for bathroom floors can be non-slip. Do not think that it is enough to choose a tile with a rough, and therefore unglazed surface, and the problem will be solved. Of course, tiles that are not glazed slide much less, but they do not have such high water resistance, which means that you can lay them on the bathroom floor at your own peril and risk.

The way out is to treat the floor covering with a special anti-slip agent, which is intended for floors in bathrooms, showers, saunas, swimming pools, baths and other wet rooms.

The treatment is simple: from time to time the liquid needs to be applied to the floor with a brush. When the floor is dry, it will no longer slip, even if you step on it with wet feet.

When choosing a product that will protect the bathroom floor, you need to pay attention to how it works. There are products that form a protective anti-slip film on the surface of the tile, which affects its appearance: the tile becomes dimmer. In addition, washing the floors in the bathroom will be somewhat difficult - until the film is washed off. But there are more modern anti-slip impregnation agents, the use of which does not form a film.

Porcelain tile - non-slip bathroom floor

One of the best options for bathroom flooring is porcelain stoneware. Experts believe that this material is even more suitable for finishing wet rooms than ceramic tiles. Ceramic granite has a very dense structure, and, as a result, low moisture absorption. Plus, it doesn't slip. But this material is used in the decoration of bathroom floors much less frequently than ceramic tiles. Firstly, the name, which has the word "granite" in its composition, is confusing. In fact, there is no granite in it, and the word is just a synonym for strength (strong, like granite). Secondly, in the view of many, porcelain stoneware is something so voluminous that it definitely won’t fit in a bathtub. Indeed, there are porcelain stoneware slabs of large formats, but there are also small tiles - like ceramic ones. In between, there are many options. But the most serious factor that does not speak in favor of porcelain stoneware: the cost of this finishing material is significantly higher than the cost of ceramic tiles.

Non-slip stones for bare feet

Stone tiles on the bathroom floor are luxurious, noble, reliable. As for the size, it can be both large-format products (which look good on the floor in spacious rooms), and completely small tiles. Thickness - by analogy with ceramic tiles. In an attempt to make the stone non-slip, manufacturers treat it mechanically and chemically. The mechanical way is abrasive brushes that make the surface of the products rough, the chemical way is various means that not only make the surface structure heterogeneous, but also help it increase its “stickiness”. That is, such a stone repels water, but the soles of the feet do not (they stick to it like low-power rubber suction cups). However, there are anti-slip agents that can be applied to any stone products. But there is also an initially non-slip stone - artificial.

When it comes to bathroom flooring, safety is your top priority. And don't be fooled by "reliefs" and "pimples" - if the material is sliding, then they will not help, and in some cases they can even provoke a fall.

But even if the tile is rough to the touch, it is better to play it safe and get an anti-slip agent.

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Porcelain tile, quartz vinyl, natural stone and other finishes that are great for finishing the floor in the bathroom.

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Tiles, laminate, stone, cork, linoleum - today there are many options for flooring. Some of them are better than others for rooms with high humidity and other special characteristics. In this article, we will consider the options for decorating the floor in the bathroom with all the pros and cons of each material.

Which finish should I choose for the bathroom floor? Listed ideas in the video

What kind of floor to make in the bathroom

Selection criteria
Best options
— Tile
– Porcelain stoneware
— Quartzvinyl
— Natural stone
— Moisture resistant laminate
— Self-leveling floor

To understand which flooring to choose for the bathroom, you need to focus on a few key characteristics:Moisture resistance. Since the bathroom is a wet area with high humidity, the floor material should not be afraid of water and any contact with it. Otherwise, the coating may deteriorate, and a fungus can start on or under it.

  • Durability. This property is important for any finishing material, but especially for the floor in the bathroom. Choose a coating that is guaranteed to last at least a decade so that you do not have to make complex repairs soon.
  • Ease of cleaning. The bathroom requires frequent cleaning, so the floor should be easy to clean and calmly endure regular exposure to various household chemicals.
  • Safety. It is important to minimize the risk of slipping after bathing, so the surface should be slightly ribbed or embossed.

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    Let's take a look at a few popular finishes that are best suited for this area.

    Tile

    Ceramic tile is the classic choice for all wet areas, especially the bathroom. This material has many advantages and only a few disadvantages.

    Pros
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    Porcelain stoneware

    This material is considered the "big brother" of ordinary tiles and is also very popular for decorating the floor in the bathroom (photo below). The advantages and disadvantages of porcelain stoneware are almost identical to classical ceramics, so it makes no sense to list them separately.

    But there are a few nuances that are important to consider:

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    Quartzvinyl

    PVC tile (and quartzvinyl is its most popular variety) is very relevant today. This is a modern multi-layer material that has absorbed all the best from traditional tiles, but due to the changed composition, it also eliminates the main disadvantages of ceramics. The composition of quartz vinyl is based on quartz sand, which gives it strength, and a polymer that provides elasticity. The plates consist of five layers, therefore, both in structure and visually, the coating is more like a laminate than a tile.

    Pros
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    Natural stone

    Like any natural material, stone is always an expensive pleasure. But if you are looking for premium interior coverage, this is one of the best options.

    Pros
    Cons

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    Moisture Resistant Laminate

    Laminate is definitely not the most obvious option when it comes to deciding which floor to choose for your bathroom. It is believed that this material is suitable exclusively for residential areas, since in itself it really does not like moisture. However, laminate flooring has grades, and some of them are suitable for the hallway, kitchen or bathroom (for example, 33 and 34). Consider the pros and cons of the moisture resistant version of this coating.

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    Cons

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    Self-leveling coating

    Self-leveling flooring is a rather unusual finishing option, which is used much less often than tiles or porcelain stoneware, but in fact it is also well suited for a bathroom. Unlike all other finishing materials, this one is not laid out from its component parts, but completely covers the entire floor. The process is similar to concrete pouring, but a self-levelling compound is used, and such a finish is already considered a fine finish.

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