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Should I tear out tile in bathrooms and replace it with LVP?

3 years ago

We’re replacing our old carpet upstairs with lvp. I was so happy that I’d finally made that decision! Then my installer asked if I wanted to demo the tile in the kids’ bathrooms and run the lvp throughout. Ugh! Yet another decision! The tile looks fine, but the installer says there will be a height difference between the bathroom tile and the lvp in the bedrooms and he thinks I’ll regret not replacing the tile with lvp.

Has anyone dealt with a similar situation? Advice and opinions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Comments (19)

  • 3 years ago

    Lol he should use a transition strip. Having a slight height difference is normal and not a big deal. Can you show us the tile?

    J Young thanked J D
  • 3 years ago

    I say lol because it seems like he just wants more money. Nothing necessary about replacing the floor. Also important...is your lvp waterproof? There are water resistant ones but waterproof would make most sense for a kids bath.

    J Young thanked J D
  • 3 years ago

    "Also important...is your lvp waterproof?"


    The LVP may be "waterproof" but that does not mean that the water will not works its way thru the clicklock system if not cleaned up promptly.

  • 3 years ago

    I read clicklock systems in waterproof lvp are much tighter and keep water out than other lvp

  • 3 years ago

    But I’m no expert on that specific flooring by any means

  • 3 years ago

    Neither am I but am in construction supply. The "say" that the floor will not allow water to pass thru and you have 24 hours to clean it up. I do not buy that statement. I honestly think they are promoting false hopes but that may just be me. If the water gets thru the system the entire floor needs to pulled up, washed in warm dish detergent and allowed to dry thoroughly. Then the subfloor must be allowed to dry out completely which depending on how wet could take some time. Only then can the flooring be reinstalled.

  • 3 years ago

    Well I guess OP should really just leave the tile then

  • 3 years ago


    Here’s a photo of the tile along with a sample of the lvp we chose. The tile’s in the kids’ bathroom so it cleans up to be a bit lighter than in the photo shown 😬

  • 3 years ago

    Roll with it. It will be fine as they both have the brownish family colors.

    J Young thanked millworkman
  • 3 years ago

    Do you mind me asking for the name of your LVP. Choosing flooring for a 1br guest house is next on my list and wanted a light white oak look. Thanks.

  • 3 years ago

    The only reason I’d switch tile to LVP at this point is if transition is difficult for wheelchair or elderly (trip hazard). It looks go and you’ll get used to it.

    J Young thanked Sharon Fullen
  • 3 years ago

    @Sharon Fullen I dont have wheelchair concerns i think I’ll stick wiht the tile Thanks for the advice!

  • 3 years ago

    Lvp is not a material I like or would ever use, so I vote keep the tile. I agree with the person who said, why downgrade?

  • 3 years ago

    @Karen The flooring is Provenza Moda Living, Road Trip. I have to deal with a lot of existing darker furnishings and this flooring seems to do the trick. Not too dark or too bleached or too gray. Hope that helps.

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    3 years ago

    IMO vinyl plank is not a downgrade but really if you are not changing anything else in the bathroom I would not bother .

    J Young thanked Patricia Colwell Consulting
  • 3 years ago

    @j young , thank you!!

  • 3 years ago

    Looks like a small room. I would buy enough of the LVP to do the bathroom floor should you change your mind in a year or two.

    J Young thanked ci_lantro
  • 3 years ago

    Leave the tile. The LVP doesn't look good with the brown cabinets.

    -- amateur

    J Young thanked wdccruise