Stylish and Durable Options for Floor Tiles for the Bathroom

Penny tile remains a popular flooring option thanks to their enduring vintage appeal. It's cycled in and out of popularity since the 1900s and it still always looks classic and on trend. Available in glass, ceramic or porcelain, it’s easy to find just the right color of penny tile for your bathroom’s unique design. The small, round shape and many tiny grout lines work to create a less slippery surface while creating a textured appearance on your bathroom floor.

Not only is ceramic tile more durable, it’s also a more affordable bathroom flooring option compared to natural stone and porcelain. Made of clay and kiln-fired, ceramic bathroom tiles are often finished with a glaze and come in a wide range of colors and shapes. These tiles hold up well to moisture and foot traffic, while still offering plenty of stylish design options. Since there is such a broad range of styles, you can choose something more maximalist with a bold pattern or embrace natural looks like a faux marble.

Different sizes, shapes and ways to lay ceramic tile give you the creative freedom to create a one-of-a-kind design. It offers superior heat resistance and, if the tile is properly glazed and installed, ceramic tile is moisture resistant.

These bold and geometric bathroom floor tiles add a unique look to a room that only has so much space for trend-forward design. Even though they’re both eye-catching, the difference between an encaustic and ceramic tile is that the color goes all the way through the tile, instead of just the surface. These vivid patterns make a unique statement that works well in a boho or European-inspired space.

Since it's porous and prone to stains and etching, it’s important that encaustic tile is properly installed and sealed. If cared for, it can last for decades. Just look at the vibrant encaustic tile flooring throughout Europe for proof. Depending on the size of the encaustic tile, you’ll need to check your floors to ensure they’re level. The tiles can break if there’s movement or bend in the floor underneath them.

Based on the name it might seem counterintuitive, but porcelain tile is not only durable, it’s one of the best tile materials for bathroom floors. Made from a finer grade mixture than ceramic tile, it’s less porous making it more water-resistant than your standard ceramic tile. A next-level DIY surface, DIYers love that porcelain tile mimics other popular finishes like natural stone and wood grain. Smart if you want the look of wood without worrying about water damage. It works well in a modern farmhouse inspired space, keeping the uniformity of the look of wood but without the worry in moisture-prone areas like the bathroom and kitchen.

It’s heat resistant, easy to clean and holds up to heavier foot traffic, if a porcelain tile is damaged the color of the tile isn’t just surface deep. It goes throughout the tile, so chips are less noticeable. If you want to install porcelain tile yourself, you’ll need a wet tile saw and more DIY experience than easier options like ceramic tile or vinyl flooring. It’s pricier than ceramic tile, but worth the investment for your home.

Designed to look like hardwood planks, luxury vinyl plank flooring is an affordable and easy-to-install option compared to wood flooring. This type of vinyl flooring replicates wood grain patterns, texture and even knots in the wood to give the flooring an authentic feel.

A favorite of DIYers everywhere, luxury vinyl plank flooring uses a click-lock system that’s incredibly easy to install. To cut planks down to size, score them with a utility knife and snap it to remove the excess. Also known as a floating floor, luxury vinyl plank flooring installs easily on top of existing flooring without needing to be secured to a subfloor. To keep it clean, sweep or mop. It’s so low maintenance.

Luxury vinyl tile flooring is a popular choice thanks to its durability and its ability to mimic the look of wood or stone. Featuring a backing layer, a core layer, a design layer, and a protective top layer, this vinyl flooring design lends stability and durability to a subfloor. It’s a dream for busy homes filled with unpredictable messes from kids and pets since it’s scratch-resistant and waterproof. The only differences between luxury vinyl tile and luxury vinyl plank flooring are the shape, size, and thickness of the flooring and different application methods. Luxury vinyl tiles also require an adhesive to secure it to the subfloor.