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LVP flow from bedroom into bathroom?

2 years ago
last modified: 2 years ago

Running LVP through most of the home including bedrooms.

Any thoughts as to flowing the LVP into the bathrooms without transitions?


Alternatively would transition to tile - likely penny or hex to avoid the linear clash.


Flowing LVP into powder from mudroom and bath off hall is easy call but struggling with master bath.

Yes flow into bath from bedroom
No transition to tile

Comments (9)

  • 2 years ago

    Clickity click, only takes one click!

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    2 years ago

    Do not understand that comment. But if the master has that flooring what is the issue with running it into the bathroom? I need more info I guess.

    leftontheinside thanked Patricia Colwell Consulting
  • 2 years ago

    No issue - torn on whether we do run the LVP into master vs transitioning to tile.


    Not a big fan of transitions but on the flip the LVP is so extensive through the house.


  • 2 years ago

    I would change to tile for the master bathroom. I like tile in a bathroom, especially one that will get a lot of use for bathing and showering (unlike a powder room.). But that is MY personal preference. Yours is…?

    leftontheinside thanked ptreckel
  • 2 years ago
    last modified: 2 years ago

    Haven't found much on this topic as it relates to running the wood like LVP into the bathrooms but this blog post was good.


    https://mariakillam.com/dos-donts-vinyl-plank-floors-bathroom/


    Specifically the italicized paragraph is where we're struggling. Sounds like extending LVP works in this case as we're flowing from the adjoining room. Otherwise need to stick to a timeless tile look.


    It’s important to be aware of the trends when you’re doing any kind of expensive renovation, like a bathroom. Rustic wide plank wood floors in a bathroom is technically a more rustic farmhouse look. And that’s fine if the same floor connects the bathroom to the rest of the house directly, but if you are flooring a bathroom that is not continuous with your wood floors, or a in more traditional home where more formal wood floors exist in the hall, it’s worth considering a tile that will look like it has been there forever and is completely timeless.


    The image below isn't necessarily what we'd go with - likely a penny or hex tile. Its more the example of contrast and transition we're not a big fan of. But on the flip side this wood look extending into the bathroom doesn't feel right as we're so engrained with tile should be in the bathroom concept. No concerns with the wet environment with the LVP btw. Also the colors of the wood do work in the bathroom.



  • 2 years ago

    LVP is perfectly fine in a bathroom. This is purely a design/personal preference decision.

    Yes to tile if you want a personalized bathroom with penny tiles (you can do fun borders or even words on the floor) and having grout is less slippery. HOWEVER, make sure the tile installer is a pro at penny tiles - they’re tricky.

    If you browse beautiful bathrooms and find you’re feeling some envy, I would take the time to create a fabulous bathroom with fixtures you love. If that sentence exhausts you, use the LVP. Consistency has its virtues.

    Another idea that is always helpful - Toss a coin (heads for LVP, tails for tile) and when it lands and you’re not happy, you know what you want.

    leftontheinside thanked RedRyder
  • 2 years ago

    This may not matter to you, but I'm starting to hate tile. I hate how hard it is on my feet and back, I hate the grout, I hate trying to keep it clean (if you use white), and I hate removing tile when I want to change it all out.


    I hate the dust, I hate breaking up the tile, I hate pulling up the backerboard, and I hate how hard it is to get it all out of my house without leaving a trail of debris behind. I am perfectly fine if I'm an outlier on this - but I'm over tile at this point. I've put it in the wallpaper category - meaning, other people are certainly free to use it and God-love 'em if they like it, but I'm done with it.


    One nice thing about LVP is it's cheaper going down and it's easier coming back up if/when you want to change the look.

    leftontheinside thanked Ally De
  • 2 years ago

    @RedRyder

    Appreciate the suggestions. Especially the phycological coin toss!


    @Ally De

    I'm there with you particularly on the grout which is simply a practice that should go away or be innovated. If we go the tile route I'm tempted to a do a tile look.

    With the exception of epoxy grouts they are not water impervious and they are porous. I've never seen grout look good unless its regularly sealed and maintained. Another reason the LVP is tempting.