Floating Floor: Tips and Ideas for Bathroom Floor

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What is the floating floors and how can it be used for flooring in a new home or for a room to be renovated?

The floating floors is a type of flooring consisting of 3 layers, made of wood. The top layer is made of solid wood, which makes the difference with floating flooring laminate flooring that can mimic the look of noble wood without actually being made of natural materials. With this article, we present you a fact sheet and advice on this type of flooring and ideas for the development of a bathroom with wooden floor.

Floating parquet for wooden floors for bathrooms

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What are the main advantages of floating floors and why choose this type of product for the flooring of a room in his house? Without doubt, the main advantage of floating floors is the fact that it is a type of flooring that is made of wood. This means that by choosing this product, we opt for a floor covering made of natural material, in this case wood. We can choose between several types of wood, such as oak, cherry, walnut, beech … In addition, there are also floating floors with more exotic wood finish, such as bamboo and cork. If you prefer to buy parquet flooring from European or French manufacturer, you can find many interesting options from companies such as Oak of the East, who offer parquet floors made in accordance with the standards of nature protection in Europe.

Floating parquet in walnut

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The second important advantage of floating floors is its price. While it is manufactured with a solid wood layer, this type of flooring is cheaper than conventional parquet, having a price that can range from 15 to 120 euros per m². Floating parquet is a form of laminate flooring, it also benefits from the main advantage of this kind of floors: it can be laid more easily than the classic parquet. Indeed, the floating floor is usually placed on an insulating layer and flexible, then it is fixed by clips.

Floating floor parquet flooring with a modern look

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This specificity of the floating floor makes it very suitable for flooring in all kinds of rooms, including other flooring. As a result, this is a solution that is becoming more and more prevalent in renovations. Finally, the interior design specialists also indicate that, thanks to the layers of which it is composed, the floating floor also contributes to the energy saving and the good insulation of the rooms where it is used.

Floor idea with wooden floor for bathroom with bathtub

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What are the disadvantages of this type of flooring? First, floating floors are known to have lower noise insulation qualities than other materials. This specificity is linked to the floating installation of the parquet which leaves a space filled with air between the floor and the floor. This results in a stronger resonance. To avoid problems related to this problem, it is important to consult a professional and choose a good undercoat. It will thus be possible to reinforce the insulation of the room not only from the point of view of energy, but also from that of noise.

Floating floor, idea for flooring in new or renovated house

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Secondly, the floating floor is also less thick than the classic hardwood floor, which means that the defects and the tasks related to wear can not be corrected more than once or twice. This feature is one of the big differences between traditional wood flooring and floating parquet flooring.

Floor with floating wooden floor

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Can we consider the floating floor for the installation of a bathroom? This type of flooring can be used for the floor of the bathroom, and the results will be very successful. As you can see with our collection of images, it gives an elegant look to the bathroom and can decorate the floor around the toilet, a sink or even a bathtub.

Floating floors: interesting and cheap solution for the modern bathroom

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From a decorative point of view, the floating floor is suitable for almost any style. It harmonizes very nicely with bathrooms in Zen and rustic style, which favor materials with a natural look. It’s also a good choice for modern design bathrooms; for those with spa atmosphere and even for those with minimalist decor. Thanks to the wide variety of shades and types of wood used for its top layer, floating floors can complement bathroom decorations in any color, whether lighter or darker.

Example of the appearance of floating parquet in walnut

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If you want to use this type of flooring in your bathroom, know that it is important to think about its insulation in relation to humidity. Indeed, all floating floors do not have the same resistance to water. Therefore, it is essential to inform you well at the time of purchase and acquire a floating floor specially designed for rooms with higher humidity levels, so-called “marine” or “boat deck”.

Idea for wooden floor and floating bathroom floor

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Some specialists also recommend the use of exotic wood floors that may be more resistant to moisture. If you choose this solution, inquire to make sure that the floor you have chosen is not from an area at risk of deforestation. And, now, we invite you to discover all the ideas of looks for bathrooms with wood flooring and parquet, by contemplating the images below.

Modern bathroom design idea with parquet floor

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Example of parquet flooring with dark wood bathroom floor

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Pretty bathroom floor with parquet floor

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Elegant bathroom with parquet floor

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Example of floating parquet in cork

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Example of parquet deck boat in bathroom with minimal minimalist decor

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Floor with parquet floor and bathroom with bathtub

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Wooden floor and parquet for bathroom

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Design bathroom with floating floor and parquet

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Wooden flooring in bathroom with bathtub

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Idea for modern wooden floor in wooden bathroom

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Parquet floor with designer bathtub

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Idea to lay a parquet floor floating around the sink

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Wooden floor and marine parquet for bathroom

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Idea for bathroom design with wooden floor and parquet

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Bathroom with wooden flooring

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Flooring with parquet for rustic bathroom

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Idea for modern bathroom with parquet

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Parquet flooring for bathrooms

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Floating parquet flooring for bathrooms in the attic

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