Before choosing bathroom flooring, consider your design and color preferences, lifestyle, and budget.

Although porcelain tends to be more durable than ceramic, both are great bathroom choices.

Both materials stand up to the splashes, humidity, and frequent foot traffic of your bathroom.

Black and white bathroom with hexagon mosaic tile

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There are several affordable bathroom flooring ideas, including honed marble, travertine, slate, and limestone.

Like ceramic and porcelain tiles, stone floor tiles come in various shades, shapes, and sizes.

Slate and travertine are two types of flooring commonly available for less than $2 per square foot.

Bathroom with wood vanity and clawfoot bathtub

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Gorgeous marble tiles can be found for less than $5 per square foot.

The perimeter must be caulked with silicone so no moisture can seep in around the edges.

Finally, never let water stand for long periods on a cork floor; wipe it up immediately.

Cork flooring tile samples

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Install a quality air vent in your bathroom, and turn it on whenever you bathe.

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Vinyl Bathroom Flooring

Today’s vinyl is more attractive and durable than ever.

It’s comfortable underfoot thanks to its foam backing and provides excellent water resistance, especially in sheet form.

Blue bathroom with wire storage

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Luxury vinyl planks that look like wood start at less than $2 per square foot.