Cost is obviously important. Are you fitting the floor yourself or are you getting a professional to do it for you? Fitting the floor yourself will cut costs but make sure you’ve chosen a floor type that is easy to fit. If it isn’t easy to install, get a professional to do it and factor that into your budget. The best thing to do is to set yourself a budget at the beginning and choose your new floor accordingly.

Health and safety is also important to you and your family. Did you know that more accidents happen in the bathroom than anywhere else in the family home? That’s because bathrooms have slippery floors. So choosing the right type of flooring is crucial to the safety of you and your family. Therefore, look for slip-resistant flooring.

The bathroom is also a breeding ground for moulds and other types of fungus due to the wet conditions, high temperatures, and high humidity. Therefore, choose a floor-type that can be sealed and easily cleaned.

You also want a floor that can withstand the rigours of damp conditions, high temperatures and the general wear and tear of everyday use. Choose carefully as not all types of bathroom flooring are suitable for every bathroom. Tiled floors are good but can break if installed on an uneven floor. Laminate flooring is another good bathroom flooring choice but, due to it being a floating floor, can be difficult to install around toilets and sinks.

The look of the floor is important too. You’re going to see this floor for several years so pick something that fits with your bathroom decor and style.