Materials and finishes

Luxury vinyl tile in bathrooms: getting the detail right

first-fix plumbing installation #1, Gloucester, Cotswold Maintenance Group portfolio, referenced in our guide to lvt flooring

How it performs

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    The subfloor must be smooth and dry; any texture beneath telegraphs through the plank within months.

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    Glued-down LVT with a sealed perimeter suits bathrooms far better than a floating click system, which lets water reach the joints.

Worth checking on site

Glued-down LVT with a sealed perimeter suits bathrooms far better than a floating click system, which lets water reach the joints.

Your questions answered

Can LVT go in a wet room?

Sheet vinyl with welded seams is the safer choice where standing water is expected.

Is it warm underfoot?

Warmer than tile, and it can be compatible with warm floor systems if specified for it.

Questions about lvt flooring?

A short phone call usually answers more than a long email thread. Ask anything, including the awkward questions.