bathroom
For a quick radiant fix, install radiant systems under tiles in only the areas that you want instead of under an entire floor. This system by Jacuzzi has a control panel to adjust the temperature.
Wall-mounted toilets are easier to reach all the way around. They also make cleaning the floor easier. Notice that in this bathroom they even wall-mounted the toilet brush. Nice idea! Mounting your vanity on the wall will also make the floor easier to clean. But of course, if you have one with pretty legs like this, sometimes a decorative element is worth cleaning around.
Linoleum floors. Linoleum is often confused with sheet vinyl, but the two have little in common. True linoleum is made of natural materials, including linseed oil, and is inherently antimicrobial — perfect for combating mold and mildew in the bathroom. To boot, linoleum is scratch resistant, fire resistant and water resistant, and has even been known to strengthen over time, earning the nickname “40-year floor.” Linoleum is available in sheets, tiles or planks. If you're not creating a pattern with tiles as in this charming bathroom, I recommend using sheets, as you'll have fewer joints and fewer places for the floor to show its age. Make sure that any adhesives are free of solvents and labeled "no-VOC."
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