Bathrooms are a vital part of any home or property. Due to their natural association with water, choosing the right kinds of tiling, flooring, and finishes are integral to ensuring your space stays in top shape for the long-haul. Ashley Fine Floors has a team of experts on hand to help you make sure your bathroom selections are moisture resistant, as well as stylish. To help answer a few basic questions, we’ve compiled a few of their top tips for bathroom waterproofing below.
Look Up!
It’s no surprise that you’ll want your shower area and sink space to be water friendly, but one area people tend to forget about when it comes to renovating their bathroom is the ceiling. Since hot air rises, your ceilings are subject to exposure quite a bit of condensation, so using waterproof paint and ensuring proper ventilation is present is crucial to avoid premature wear.
Check Your Walls
Much like your ceilings, moisture can cling to your walls, peeling away wallpaper and soaking through the paint to create a mildew or rotting hazard. Avoid these risks by making sure your walls have a moisture barrier behind them, and that walls are properly sealed to withstand steam and condensation
Install the Right Flooring
Finally, having the right kind of flooring materials will save you a lot of grief when it comes to maintenance and longevity. For most bathrooms, a moisture resistant vinyl or ceramic tile is your best bet to keep water out. You’ll also want to check your grouting to make sure there is no room for leaks etc.
The team at Ashley Fine Floors is here to help you with your bathroom flooring and tiling needs. To learn more about our services, contact us today!