Laminates in the bathroom: know of any?

15 years ago

I've been trying to sort through my flooring options. I have dogs and aquariums, so the odds of my floor seeing some moisture is VERY high.

I'm a little troubled at how few laminates I've been able to find that allow bathroom installation [I actually plan to use tile for all my baths, but would like the rest of the floors to stand up to a little dampness].

The Witex line allows it, but they don't seem to have any local dealers.

Anyone know of others?

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jerry_t
15 years ago
Mannington NatureForm in their stone series. Mannington gives instructions for full bath installs. I have done 3 with no problems to date.
hendricus
15 years ago
I installed $1 sq. ft. laminate in a full bath. The instructions on the package said if used in bath area to put down a bath mat, makes sense to me. It's been in over two years and no problems at all.
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marjen
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I have installed laminates in 2 of my bathrooms. Both click together, not even sure they were rated for bathroom, but both still look perfect about 1-2 years later.
ma-bookreader
15 years ago
I'm ressurecting this thread.
We put done Bruce Park Ave Makore in our kitchen and back hallway this past summer. We love it. It looks great and is very easy to clean.

So, we are begining to consider putting this flooring (we have lots left over) in our downstairs half bath (it is just off of the hallway that now has this laminate flooring.

Are we crazy??
What is in there now is small tile that (to us) looks dated. It's a very small room with just a toilet and a sink.

Visually, it would be a huge improvement to put the Makore in this bathroom. We are just not sure if it is a practical option.

Any experience from our fellow GWers?

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