While you work on shower designs, flooring of this wet area plays a major role. Flooring for shower space needs to be chosen very carefully. This must be non-slippery, and also go well with rest of the decor. Shower spaces might have a lesser flooring area, but covering the same with a good looking flooring option is much essential. Of course, the same must also be suitable for this high moisture area and offer a slip-resistant flooring. So, wondering what all can be used to grace the wet flooring? Before you close the tab and move on to checkout some of the best shower floor options, just read on the following sections that mention the best picks for this wet area.
Best Options to Choose From
Versatile Vinyl Floors
If you are searching for good looking floor options that will also fit in a smaller budget, vinyl is the material to opt for. Vinyl tiles offer you a range of options in terms of colors, designs, finishes and sizes which are best suitable for wet areas. These are available in styles and finishes that resemble some of the most expensive flooring tiles. Moreover, vinyl offers you a great option of sticking tiles on existing ceramics floors. Well, that saves the entire task of tile removal. With the latest 'stick and peel' vinyl tiles, renovating floors is no longer a tough job requiring high precision.
Tiling on Concrete
While installing floor on concrete base, tiling can't be missed out. From simple ceramics with matte finish to the expensive natural stone tiles, you can choose the one that fits your budget. What's more, you can go for a mix of tiles and also play up the effect by using same tiles for shower walls. Choose soft colors for a calming effect, and use dark or bright shades for creating a lively shower space. Slate and granite are amongst the popular picks in premium range. You can create a plush effect by using mix of tiles such as ceramics, marble, mosaic and glass. Let me tell you that the small square marble tiles and glass tiles are sure to give a grand look to your shower space.
Pebbles in Concrete
Now this one is sure to be liked by you. If you have ever seen those outdoor shower spaces graced with pebbles, I am sure you won't think twice before opting for this. Pebble inlays have always created great looking surfaces which is the reason of their popularity in landscape designing projects as well. So why not get your floors revamped with beautiful pebble inlays? Well, you can also consider opting for pebble tiles which offer you a lot of color and finish options. You can also use the same for walls or cover walls with aqua blue glass tiles, and create a nautical effect with soothing colors.
Shower Pans
A ready-made shower pan, that can be ordered from a local sanitary ware stores or hardware shop, can be the ultimate and quick solution for covering your shower base. Shower pans are sold in various ranges and colors as well. You can also order these online after specifying the exact dimensions of your shower enclosure. Shower pans of asymmetrical shapes are also easily available in the market which can be ordered to rightly fit in the available floor area.
From the various options mentioned above, for creating beautiful shower base, which one do you choose? You can chosen one according to your budget. The choice will also vary depending on the available shower space. For a walk in shower, it is best to continue the flooring that is used for rest of the bathroom. For shower stalls and enclosures, you can choose to add a completely different type of flooring.
