Flooring Materials
Powder rooms don’t see a lot of foot traffic or wear and tear. Therefore, they are the perfect place to splash out with something a little decorative or special on the floor, such as a natural stone or a fun patterned tile. This space can be a great area to express yourself. Since the space tends to be small, higher cost items might be more in reach than in a larger space.
Flooring Sizes
Powder rooms are by definition small. Often, they are just large enough to hold a toilet and sink and to allow the occupant to turn around comfortably. Therefore, your flooring choices should reflect the size of the room and help make it appear to be a little larger.
Consider using floor tiles that are 12-inches in size or larger for marble or porcelain tiles. These larger tiles have fewer grout joints, which can make the room seem larger than it is. If the room is also narrow, you can lay the tiles on the diagonal, which will make the area appear wider than as well.
If you don’t like the look of larger tiles, another good choice is mosaic tile. Mosaics are small, but the many different pieces create a pattern on the floor which doesn’t break up the room into grid-like medium sized tiles tend to. This can allow you to create something decorative on the floor, without emphasizing the size of the room.
If you have any questions about the right floor for your powder room, feel free to contact us or visit one of our showrooms!