Vinyl floors can be decent, sure...but honestly, I've had textured vinyl before and cleaning it was a pain. I ended up going with matte-finish porcelain tiles—good grip without the hassle. Just something else to consider.
Yeah, textured vinyl can definitely trap dirt—I learned that the hard way too. Porcelain tiles sound great, but honestly, they were a bit out of my budget. Ended up going with smooth vinyl planks instead...easy cleanup and wallet-friendly. No regrets so far.
Smooth vinyl planks are honestly underrated. I went with porcelain tiles in my first bathroom reno years ago, thinking they'd be the ultimate solution. They looked fantastic, sure, but man, cleaning grout lines got old fast. For my second bathroom, I switched to smooth vinyl planks too—way easier on upkeep and budget-friendly enough that I didn't stress about every little scratch or spill. Sounds like you made a solid choice...it's always satisfying when practicality and affordability line up nicely.
Went with porcelain tiles myself a few years back—looked great at first, but grout lines quickly became my nemesis. Couple of things I learned the hard way:
- Grout can harbor moisture, leading to mold if you're not careful.
- Vinyl planks are definitely easier upkeep-wise, especially in high-traffic or damp areas.
- Just make sure your vinyl is rated for bathrooms (waterproof, not just water-resistant). Seen some nasty water damage from folks cutting corners there...
Sounds like you nailed it though—practicality usually wins out in the long run.
Porcelain definitely has its grout issues, but did you ever try epoxy grout? Bit pricier, but it's mold-resistant and easier to clean... could've saved you some headache maybe. Curious if anyone else has tried that route instead of switching to vinyl.
