Bathroom reno

[airmech953]

Hello all, just found this site and would like to ask what anyone can recommend for flooring in a first floor bathroom? I have stripped back to the original hardwood floorboards which did not extend under the bath/shower so I have to either lay new boards to match the existing or rip that out and start from bare joists. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance

[BrettC]

Airmech,

Have you considered buying some cheap material to cover where the bath / shower was and then tiling the floor? I'm definitely no expert but it would help make waterproofing easier.

Cheers

[airmech953]

Thanks Brett, I have stripped the whole room back to the studs and will be installing new fittings and wall coverings, so I want to make a thorough job of it. I'm planning on laying vinyl rather than tiles.

[julianx]

hi air mech

If you want to do the job properly I wouldn't recomend vinyl for a bathroom floor. Tiles with a waterproof membrane under them is the best way to go.