How to Renovate Your Bathroom With Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring and Increase Its Value

How to Renovate Your Bathroom With Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring and Increase Its Value
by John Carlucci - August 23, 2022

When people renovate a bathroom, they often overlook how much value a bathroom flooring can add to a home. One of the most valuable parts of bathroom remodelling is the flooring, which, more often than not, is likely to be ceramic tiles.

However, in recent years, there has been a new kid on the block in the bathroom flooring game: luxury vinyl flooring.

What is luxury vinyl plank flooring?

Luxury vinyl plank flooring, or LVP for short, is a type of modular flooring that comes in interlocking planks of different finishes, often timber, that is cost-effective, easy to install, and looks fantastic. Some even say they look as good as the real thing!

Can you use vinyl flooring in a wet area?

There is often some confusion in the online design and renovation community as to whether luxury vinyl plank flooring can be used in wet areas of the home.

The answer once and for all is a guaranteed yes! Of course, not all products claiming to be LVP flooring are created equal, so it is essential to do your research. However, most popular manufacturers of LVP flooring make it moisture resistant for installation in wet areas like bathrooms, kitchens and laundries.

The benefits of using luxury vinyl plank flooring in a bathroom

There are many benefits to using luxury vinyl plank flooring in your bathroom renovation, aesthetically, functionally and financially.

Budget-friendly

Compared to other bathroom flooring products, like ceramic tiles, luxury vinyl plank flooring is a very affordable option making it increasingly popular among DIY renovators, home renovation professionals and kitchen designers. 

Depending on your budget and the brand of luxury vinyl plank flooring you choose, you may find the flooring all but pays for itself after a home evaluation with a real estate estimator. 

The money saved could also go toward a modern bathroom rug that pairs perfectly with timber finish luxury vinyl plank flooring. 

If you have already found the perfect luxury vinyl planks and are looking for a matching bathroom rug, head over to Land of Rugs, which has one of the biggest and best selections of bathroom rugs available online.

Easy cleaning and maintenance

Another appeal of luxury vinyl plank flooring is that it is easy to clean and maintain compared to tiles and grout, which are susceptible to mould and mildew growth, cracking and discolouration.

LVP flooring is also easy to repair if something does go wrong, with spare planks being easy to colour match and replace compared to ceramic tiles and other traditional flooring materials.

With people being more time-poor than ever, an easy-to-clean and maintained bathroom floor could seal the deal with a prospective buyer and can go a long way in negotiating and exceeding your property reserve.

Can be installed over the current flooring

One of the great appeals of luxury vinyl plank flooring for DIY and professional renovators is that it can be installed over the existing floor in many circumstances. This saves hours on demolition and installation labour and reduces the overall cost of the bathroom renovation significantly.

Because LVP flooring is so easy to install with little experience directly over the existing floors, it has become the preferred option for many DIY home renovators.

Luxury vinyl plank flooring also looks fantastic paired with tile work. Some people choose to butt LVP up against existing tile work (in the shower, for example) or use LVPs unique finish to work with the other elements of their custom bathroom design.

Luxurious and slip-proof

Many homeowners also prefer the feeling of luxury vinyl plank flooring underfoot, as it does not get as cold or is as smooth as traditional tiles or polished concrete flooring. 

Because LVP flooring is textured, it also provides more traction in the wet than tiles and other flooring materials, making it a safer, non-slip option, especially in homes where young children or the elderly dwell.

Why luxury vinyl flooring increases house value

The bathroom is one of the most frequently used utilities in the home, and the style and condition of a bathroom are often a major consideration for home buyers.

As well as all the benefits mentioned in the article, luxury vinyl plank flooring looks modern, is highly functional, and is a current interior design trend that can contribute significantly to smashing the reserve price of your home. 

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