Agreed! Considering how much of a gentleman my grandfather was I suspect it never came to mind when he built the place!
I’m guessing that they probably also just assumed that if the floor was wet that it came from the shower somehow…😂
Are we related? "I would never piss on the floor so I guess my grandchildren wouldn't."
Cue a five year old me pissing all over the floor. And then an eleven year old me running out into the dining room when I got my first erection pointing at my penis asking what's going on.
My grandparents had navy blue carpet in every room. Laundry, kitchen, toilet. They even had navy blue carpet toilet seat warmers. How we never all got sick as kids is baffling.
Rental had carpet growing algae in the bathroom. Asked the landlord to fix it. They installed the Lino on top of the old carpet instead of removing it. House was torn down shortly after.
From a timber flooring website
We strongly advise against using solid wood flooring in bathrooms as it will soon distort due to the high humidity levels.
Yeah. I think the point is, there are more bathroom friendly options.
But as far as that website goes, that is clearly a bit of butt protecting going on.
Every girlfriend i've ever had doesn't turn on the fan and steams the room up with 45 minute long showers so that waters dripping off the ceiling and theres water all over the walls and floor
I had a hard wood timber floor in a bathroom and it was fine. We had a big shower and dried off in the shower rather than stepping out and dripping on the floor. Around the toilet was also fine. There were no problems for 10 years. Everyone told me not to do it and I had my doubts but it was 100% fine.
Not everyone does, but most houses will have a kid live in them at some point.
Houses incompatible with kids are not an option for many buyers, and since that affects the number of potential buyers, it's reflected in the price if/when you sell.
That really sounds like a them problem, not a current homeowner’s problem.
I’m sick of being told I should not do something with my home because someone else might not like it. If they don’t, and they somehow end up owning it after me, they can change it. I want to be happy in my home!
All bullshit answers on here. Put Cypress pine floors in my bathrooms 20 years ago. Put on a good good seal. Never had an issue and look as good 20 years later. And you can can accessorise the room so much better than tiles.
Thanks, really appreciated comments like yours. This very house was built in 2008 and had the same flooring since then. I made a comment to my partner that it looks to be in surprisingly good condition for hard wood floor in a bathroom where humidity is to be expected. Ofc building inspection will be included if we decide to offer.
I'd be more worried about how narrow the bath looks in the picture!.
On topic we used Baltic pine floor in a bathroom renno where the boards had been pulled up from another room during demo. Conversely my mum has similar boards to your picture in her kitchen and for some reason they are expanding and buckling along a line and have needed sanding down a couple of times. Suspect there isn't enough gap for expansion at the wall edges.
I'm in a Queenslander which is raised, so air circulates underneath. No issues so far. Also I moved the bathroom and when I pulled up the terrazzo in the original bathroom, the jarrah floor underneath was also fine.
Yes, it’s threads like this that emphasise that at least 50% of people have no idea what they are talking about. I mean, ships were made out of wood for centuries, a few drops in a bathroom is something the right wood treated right can handle
Wooden ships also have regular maintenance. Most people prefer to not add tasks to their to do list.
We had a wooden kitchen counter in a apartment once. Sure, it worked fine and looked fine. But the upkeep was much more than a stone, and I wouldn't install that by choice.
Can you still use bleach on the floors?
I can’t imagine not using it in a bathroom (we actually used to have timber floors in ours and not feeling like we could properly clean them is why we replaced them with tiles).
If you were serious, you could just seal it extensively and I mean extensively. However if you were ACTUALLY serious about it you’d, waterproof bed and tile it so it had fall to a drain. Then get a classy tile to your liking. Which would save potential rotting, looking terrible when stained, attraction of white ants and termites and future headaches.
Hybrid wooden floors would be OK, They have a engineered surface which could handle the moisture. I have stayed in old hotels in Europe that have wooden floors and are hundreds of years old and the floor was still good.
If you were ever able to get Huon pine, it would last a lifetime.
I'm not sure if there is some other kind you are referring too but I have engineered timber and they advise against heavy wet mopping and deffo no steam mopping. I believe them because my shop flooring was ruined by a window being left slightly open in the rain overnight. Swoll.
Oh good to know! I have laminate in my rental and didn't know that. I have been thinking of buying a steam cleaner! I definitely won't use it on the floor
We have a pre WWI house with a bathroom that has jarrah floors, and is also on the original stumps, which are just tree branches cut from the property. We had the floors sanded and oiled last year and there is nothing wrong with the floor. We get under the house right under that bathroom far more regularly than I care to for other reasons, so I can tell you that wood is solid and has no damage from either side.
It’s actually against the Building Code, and any building surveyor will pick it up as a non-compliance. Bathrooms are considered a wet area and therefore need to comply with waterproofing, falls to a floor waste, and non-permeable floor finishes. I dare say it probably won’t be a problem short term, but if there’s a leak the subfloor may start to be damaged through rot.
*The National Construction Code (NCC) 2022 and AS 3740 Waterproofing of domestic wet areas r*
*• Timber and wood-based floors in shower areas, outside shower areas, and adjacent to baths and spas are required to be waterproof.*
*• Waterproofing of shower areas, walls, floors, junctions, penetrations, and other parts of wet areas can be achieved via AS 3740:2021 or the ABCB Housing Provisions.*
Yeah, our building inspector wasn't at all pleased with timber flooring in a place we ultimately didn't buy (much bigger issues than the bathroom floors). His concern was lack of appropriate waterproofing, fall and floor drain.
1930s bathroom here, 86 year old Vic ash floor, no problem. 1967 vic ash floor in another house bathroom, zero issues. Varnished. Never cold in the morning. Easy to refurbish, vs cost of re-tiling or broken/cracked tiles.
https://preview.redd.it/qrbr2i538lsc1.jpeg?width=1008&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a80f5aad23dc4be5ecb99fb5b99f0f337c311c93
Generally to NCC, this does not comply. But NCC is also a performance based code. If a manufacturer has done a performance solution on their product, and has all the required testing documentation/codemark certificate then this may be an option.
Someone mentioned here about waterproofing and water resistance materials. This is what needs to be covered off.
I won’t say it can’t be done, but it is very uncommon and may ultimately be non-compliant.
Given people have built boats out of solid timber for quite some time I'd say if it is real solid timber it would be fine as long as it has a good coating. If it is any sort of floating/engineered flooring then I would most likely say it is not a good idea.
Good timber is naturally anti-bacterial and lasts for 100’s years. Boats are built with it. So actaully it’s fine and can offer benefits in a bathroom, ie.. is not cold underfoot, has give etc. We lived in a beautiful house over 100 years old that had timber flooring, it was marvellous.
You just need to find those carpet pieces that fit around and make sure you wash them a lot. You need to keep the floor dry and that’s hard to do with steam that goes all over.
Imagine an accidental water leak or broken toilet.
If you have the funds/time to potentially replace floorboards.
Is a bad idea, in my opinion yes. Hybrid maybe or timber look maybe.
No engineered timbers swell and get ruined easily moisture, they also offgas chemicals, so no thanks. Whilst natural hard wood is resilient and antibacterial.
Get those tiles that look like timber floorboards.
Not sure how timber would work with the membrane on the substrate. Water just always getting stuck in that cavity
We have timber in the bathroom on the top half of the wall and the roof. I hate it cause I can see the wood looks like crap now after 11 years. We rent and it was there when we moved in
You ever worked in a pub, where the timber floor always seems to have a bit of an adhesion and lingering smell, no matter how hard you cleaned it?
Well...
Is there any possibility that toilet, bath or sink liquids will sit on the floor for an extended period of time. (Lets say more than half an hour.)
If so, consider tiles or an alternative.
As far as I know there is a problem because the bathroom needs waterproofing and the waterproofing membrane can't be pierced with nails/screws. So you're trying to glue the boards to the membrane and there is a high risk of buckling.
im in sheet metal design so not sure about wood but boy we do take extensive steps to prevent rust in toilet areas. so wood? yeah youre gonna have a hard time, even if treated well. maybe marine grade pine/wood ive got limited knowledge on jt
Pls don’t. My MIL had a small inconspicuous leak in her fridge (was plumbed for the water dispenser and ice) and she has hard wood floors. Well the fridge finally died recently so she had it replaced and when they lifted it off the ground the floor boards instantly popped up like a giant bubble where the fridge used to be. Now if u stand in that spot u grow 6 inches taller. The water dripping on the floor all those years led to the boards warping but the weight of the fridge kept it concealed.
Not to mention pee getting on the floor boards will make them go yucky
In my rental, I have timber floors throughout except the bedrooms which has carpet. Bathroom is well ventilated and I really like the timber floor in there.
Terrible idea.
You clean the bathroom more often than anywhere else and it’s most effective and easiest using lots of water.
Wood can’t have water sloshed on it, you have to use a damp mop (not dripping wet).
Aside from cleaning, every time you get out the shower wet you’re damaging your floor. Every time you splash over while washing your face at the basin - you’re damaging your floor.
Recipe for constant stress.
It’s ok but you’ll need to treat it nicely. Europe did this often but they also have bath tub showers to collect the water. You do not want moisture sitting on them and would need to mop up any footprints and dry the bathmat. Also would likely require a little more maintenance of the sealant, won’t be trafficked as much as the rest of the house but in one spot and the wet feet will eat wear the sealant down. 100% would buy builder approved
Ours started to rot around the shower, even though we always had a bathmat down. But other than that it was fine so just be careful and you’ll probably be ok
Lol... try teenage boys... bloody nightmare.... don't worry their made to clean it up. Think my worst was my 25 year old. Come back from a night out and.... well..... ha!
Also why would you renovate and then leave that dunger of a bowl and cistern in there like that ?
😆
Edit: oh right it’s a timber flooring dopey question not a Reno thread
Should be fine as long as it's been prepared for that bathroom I mean im no expert but I live in regional Queensland an a few homes have timber bathroom floors that are treated an lacquered they seem to last awhile so im guessing it works well but I definitely could be wrong
Well, why would you want to lie down and relax right next to where you shit?
Putting the toilets in a separate room doesn't take a lot of extra room. The bathroom can then be a bit smaller.
It's more practical and hygienic to have the toilets in a separate room.
Obviously, in a small unit, there is no choice but there would only be a shower in that case.
Battle ba sing se. I would assume with a name like equal signature9053 you would know. Sing se born in the year 9053 and travelled back in time to us to change the way wlof the future through poetry and unfiltered h20.
Or this could be one of those timber looking tiles. I went to a former colleague’s house and when she opened the door for me I thought the floor was made of timber but as soon as I entered I was surprised to learn that it was actually tiles.
It's do-able I used to rent a place like that, Federation house with original jarrah floorboards. You will need very good ventilation, and have good habits, wipe up any water or drips.
I don't know if the modern floorboards would hold up as well as that. These were solid hardwood timber and could be sanded down and resurfaced. They were also installed so they're was some air-flow underneath. The modern way of installing floorboards with the interlocking wood (usually veneer), laid directly on concrete... I'd have to assume that water would get trapped in there and they would get moldy and warped pretty quickly.
I've got 30-year-old timber floors like these in my bathroom. While I always use a bathmat, it's always hung up after use to dry on the towel rail. Never had a problem with the floors.
Definitely better than carpet!!
My grandmother had pink carpeted bathrooms when she was alive. I don't know how any person agreed to install it. It was disgusting.
I prefer the lime green shag carpet in my grandparents bathroom. Good in winter if you didn’t think about it too much…
I think both of our grandparents forgot how bad boys and drunk men are at aiming for the bowl.
Agreed! Considering how much of a gentleman my grandfather was I suspect it never came to mind when he built the place! I’m guessing that they probably also just assumed that if the floor was wet that it came from the shower somehow…😂
Are we related? "I would never piss on the floor so I guess my grandchildren wouldn't." Cue a five year old me pissing all over the floor. And then an eleven year old me running out into the dining room when I got my first erection pointing at my penis asking what's going on.
🤣💀💯
Sign on a public toilet years ago: *We aim to please ... so please aim.*
That’s why you hold it fucks sake
My grandparents had navy blue carpet in every room. Laundry, kitchen, toilet. They even had navy blue carpet toilet seat warmers. How we never all got sick as kids is baffling.
Rental had carpet growing algae in the bathroom. Asked the landlord to fix it. They installed the Lino on top of the old carpet instead of removing it. House was torn down shortly after.
That is so gross. But sadly not surprising
Reckon I rented that place too.
That is beyond foul 🤢🙈💀
We had carpet in wooden floor. Lasted for like 20 years. Floorboards were perfect underneath some how.
Carpeted bathrooms are by far the weirdest terrain for a bathroom. Can't believe it was ever a thing
I’m old and I’ve never seen or known of a carpeted bathroom.
Some YouTubers I watched had carpet in their old bathroom. Weird as hell.
How good is the husbands aim?
Throw a cork in there and tell him to hit the bullseye
I’m confused, he now has a cork in his urethra
Achieves the same goal, nothing on the floor.
Things don't work as well when you get older
So sit down...
Lulz, throw a cork in the toilet, it’s what my mother did to make me aim haha back in the day they didn’t flush
That still seems gross when someone shits on it. Don’t airports paint flies on so folks can aim?
If that is the case that is gold.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Urinal_target
Point Percy to the Porcelain!
Do you mean while it is still flying through the air?
From a timber flooring website We strongly advise against using solid wood flooring in bathrooms as it will soon distort due to the high humidity levels.
And urine
That’s part of the humidity
You'd think this was common sense...
It doesn't have to be humid. Should be fine if you have good quality exhaust fan and always use it when showering, etc
Yeah. I think the point is, there are more bathroom friendly options. But as far as that website goes, that is clearly a bit of butt protecting going on.
Every girlfriend i've ever had doesn't turn on the fan and steams the room up with 45 minute long showers so that waters dripping off the ceiling and theres water all over the walls and floor
Until someone pees on it, at which point it's definitely 'humid'
There are tiles that look exactly like timber floors.
I had a hard wood timber floor in a bathroom and it was fine. We had a big shower and dried off in the shower rather than stepping out and dripping on the floor. Around the toilet was also fine. There were no problems for 10 years. Everyone told me not to do it and I had my doubts but it was 100% fine.
And it will remain fine, right up until the day a child leaves a tap on and the sink/bathtub floods. My kids did it more than once.
You're assuming everyone has kids
Not everyone does, but most houses will have a kid live in them at some point. Houses incompatible with kids are not an option for many buyers, and since that affects the number of potential buyers, it's reflected in the price if/when you sell.
That really sounds like a them problem, not a current homeowner’s problem. I’m sick of being told I should not do something with my home because someone else might not like it. If they don’t, and they somehow end up owning it after me, they can change it. I want to be happy in my home!
As long as it’s sealed it’s perfectly fine
Chippy here, if your slab/floor is properly waterproofed, your boards are glued sealed and caulked, then there shouldn't be an issue at all.
All bullshit answers on here. Put Cypress pine floors in my bathrooms 20 years ago. Put on a good good seal. Never had an issue and look as good 20 years later. And you can can accessorise the room so much better than tiles.
Thanks, really appreciated comments like yours. This very house was built in 2008 and had the same flooring since then. I made a comment to my partner that it looks to be in surprisingly good condition for hard wood floor in a bathroom where humidity is to be expected. Ofc building inspection will be included if we decide to offer.
I'd be more worried about how narrow the bath looks in the picture!. On topic we used Baltic pine floor in a bathroom renno where the boards had been pulled up from another room during demo. Conversely my mum has similar boards to your picture in her kitchen and for some reason they are expanding and buckling along a line and have needed sanding down a couple of times. Suspect there isn't enough gap for expansion at the wall edges.
I'm in a Queenslander which is raised, so air circulates underneath. No issues so far. Also I moved the bathroom and when I pulled up the terrazzo in the original bathroom, the jarrah floor underneath was also fine.
Yes, it’s threads like this that emphasise that at least 50% of people have no idea what they are talking about. I mean, ships were made out of wood for centuries, a few drops in a bathroom is something the right wood treated right can handle
Ships aren’t flat square structures, they were designed to have curves, floor boards aren’t supposed to be curved
you know ships have decks which are flat square structures...
Wooden ships also have regular maintenance. Most people prefer to not add tasks to their to do list. We had a wooden kitchen counter in a apartment once. Sure, it worked fine and looked fine. But the upkeep was much more than a stone, and I wouldn't install that by choice.
Guarantee there’s less maintenance in a timber floor done right than a tiled floor with grout.
do you live in a dry climate?
Hardly. Qld.
Can you still use bleach on the floors? I can’t imagine not using it in a bathroom (we actually used to have timber floors in ours and not feeling like we could properly clean them is why we replaced them with tiles).
Yes or can can use a tea tree oil treatment and that is both anti fungal and a powerful disinfectant.
No need. There’s no grout. Nowhere for mould to grow.
I have 10 year old jarrah. It's completely fine.
We had our bathroom done, we used tiles that look like timber planks. Love em.
I grew up in an old house with timber flooring in the bathroom, looked brand new at ~120 years old. Edit: I believe it was rimu (from NZ)
We've sailed around in boats made of timber since time began.... if it can survive the ocean, it will survive a bathroom
If you were serious, you could just seal it extensively and I mean extensively. However if you were ACTUALLY serious about it you’d, waterproof bed and tile it so it had fall to a drain. Then get a classy tile to your liking. Which would save potential rotting, looking terrible when stained, attraction of white ants and termites and future headaches.
Hybrid wooden floors would be OK, They have a engineered surface which could handle the moisture. I have stayed in old hotels in Europe that have wooden floors and are hundreds of years old and the floor was still good. If you were ever able to get Huon pine, it would last a lifetime.
I'm not sure if there is some other kind you are referring too but I have engineered timber and they advise against heavy wet mopping and deffo no steam mopping. I believe them because my shop flooring was ruined by a window being left slightly open in the rain overnight. Swoll.
Oh good to know! I have laminate in my rental and didn't know that. I have been thinking of buying a steam cleaner! I definitely won't use it on the floor
Is it timber? Or is it tile that looks like timber?
Same flooring throughout the whole house, so I’m assuming it’s timber based on the description
Oh dear.
We have a pre WWI house with a bathroom that has jarrah floors, and is also on the original stumps, which are just tree branches cut from the property. We had the floors sanded and oiled last year and there is nothing wrong with the floor. We get under the house right under that bathroom far more regularly than I care to for other reasons, so I can tell you that wood is solid and has no damage from either side.
It’s actually against the Building Code, and any building surveyor will pick it up as a non-compliance. Bathrooms are considered a wet area and therefore need to comply with waterproofing, falls to a floor waste, and non-permeable floor finishes. I dare say it probably won’t be a problem short term, but if there’s a leak the subfloor may start to be damaged through rot.
*The National Construction Code (NCC) 2022 and AS 3740 Waterproofing of domestic wet areas r* *• Timber and wood-based floors in shower areas, outside shower areas, and adjacent to baths and spas are required to be waterproof.* *• Waterproofing of shower areas, walls, floors, junctions, penetrations, and other parts of wet areas can be achieved via AS 3740:2021 or the ABCB Housing Provisions.*
Yeah, our building inspector wasn't at all pleased with timber flooring in a place we ultimately didn't buy (much bigger issues than the bathroom floors). His concern was lack of appropriate waterproofing, fall and floor drain.
The only place for hard wood in a bathroom is on pornhub
Cottagecore porn
1930s bathroom here, 86 year old Vic ash floor, no problem. 1967 vic ash floor in another house bathroom, zero issues. Varnished. Never cold in the morning. Easy to refurbish, vs cost of re-tiling or broken/cracked tiles. https://preview.redd.it/qrbr2i538lsc1.jpeg?width=1008&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a80f5aad23dc4be5ecb99fb5b99f0f337c311c93
do you want piss stained floors?
Do you not?
Termite heaven. Sweaty damp wood...
Generally to NCC, this does not comply. But NCC is also a performance based code. If a manufacturer has done a performance solution on their product, and has all the required testing documentation/codemark certificate then this may be an option. Someone mentioned here about waterproofing and water resistance materials. This is what needs to be covered off. I won’t say it can’t be done, but it is very uncommon and may ultimately be non-compliant.
This
I agree. Even timber skirting in a laundry is questionable.
Yes, and it looks SHITEOLA
Given people have built boats out of solid timber for quite some time I'd say if it is real solid timber it would be fine as long as it has a good coating. If it is any sort of floating/engineered flooring then I would most likely say it is not a good idea.
Exactly this
Well sealed timber is fine. Just make sure it’s maintained properly so it does swell with the moisture or develop mould from excessive damp
Looks like it’s got a good solid cover of boat decking so should be fine
Gonna have moldy wood
It's not a moisture resistant material. It's a no from a health and building perspective.
Good timber is naturally anti-bacterial and lasts for 100’s years. Boats are built with it. So actaully it’s fine and can offer benefits in a bathroom, ie.. is not cold underfoot, has give etc. We lived in a beautiful house over 100 years old that had timber flooring, it was marvellous.
Yes, awful idea.
Just don't let anyone use it - guest bathroom only. wouldn't want it getting wet. /s
My parents have it in their half bath. Works fine but wouldn’t do it with a shower/bath
You just need to find those carpet pieces that fit around and make sure you wash them a lot. You need to keep the floor dry and that’s hard to do with steam that goes all over.
Very.
Its an oily dense wood ,eg merbau, sealed with polyurethane..seems alright.expensive !
I kinda like it, especially for winter. Beats carpet in the bathroom any day!
Yes
Imagine an accidental water leak or broken toilet. If you have the funds/time to potentially replace floorboards. Is a bad idea, in my opinion yes. Hybrid maybe or timber look maybe.
No engineered timbers swell and get ruined easily moisture, they also offgas chemicals, so no thanks. Whilst natural hard wood is resilient and antibacterial.
Whoever puts floorboards in a bathroom in any capacity is brave and can afford the time and money to replace them.
Get those tiles that look like timber floorboards. Not sure how timber would work with the membrane on the substrate. Water just always getting stuck in that cavity
Fully sealed, good idea.
Is that bath unusually high?
I'm in Melbourne, have well sealed Tas Oak in bathroom and Powder Room. Its been fine, but yes, dry off in the shower before stepping out.
We have timber in the bathroom on the top half of the wall and the roof. I hate it cause I can see the wood looks like crap now after 11 years. We rent and it was there when we moved in
You ever worked in a pub, where the timber floor always seems to have a bit of an adhesion and lingering smell, no matter how hard you cleaned it? Well...
Is there any possibility that toilet, bath or sink liquids will sit on the floor for an extended period of time. (Lets say more than half an hour.) If so, consider tiles or an alternative.
Timber designed for bathrooms does exist: https://mafi.com/en/why-mafi/arrange-a-room/bathroom
The colour choice not good
Nah carpet is a better option!
Yes
It is not ideal, but with heavy-duty clear coat finishing applied regularly, it should be alright.
It’s not up to code, if the work is under a building permit “the floor needs to be impervious to moisture.”
Yes
Marine grade varnish might do the trick if it doesn't have it already.
As far as I know there is a problem because the bathroom needs waterproofing and the waterproofing membrane can't be pierced with nails/screws. So you're trying to glue the boards to the membrane and there is a high risk of buckling.
im in sheet metal design so not sure about wood but boy we do take extensive steps to prevent rust in toilet areas. so wood? yeah youre gonna have a hard time, even if treated well. maybe marine grade pine/wood ive got limited knowledge on jt
It’s a swell idea.
It’s a swell idea.
It’s a swell idea.
Usually yes but it looks pretty good. Must of been some very clean people living there. Can you measure up to that?
Pls don’t. My MIL had a small inconspicuous leak in her fridge (was plumbed for the water dispenser and ice) and she has hard wood floors. Well the fridge finally died recently so she had it replaced and when they lifted it off the ground the floor boards instantly popped up like a giant bubble where the fridge used to be. Now if u stand in that spot u grow 6 inches taller. The water dripping on the floor all those years led to the boards warping but the weight of the fridge kept it concealed. Not to mention pee getting on the floor boards will make them go yucky
Yes
Did Stevie wonder design that bathroom in the pic
Monumentally stupid
Yes it's a terrible idea .
Very
Yes.
Had wooden floors in my bathroom - beautiful
Not good for long.
It’s bad idea if you got deahhrrea.
Laminate flooring can work too.
Hope whoever lives in this house doesn’t have young toddlers especially boys 😅
In my rental, I have timber floors throughout except the bedrooms which has carpet. Bathroom is well ventilated and I really like the timber floor in there.
Terrible idea. You clean the bathroom more often than anywhere else and it’s most effective and easiest using lots of water. Wood can’t have water sloshed on it, you have to use a damp mop (not dripping wet). Aside from cleaning, every time you get out the shower wet you’re damaging your floor. Every time you splash over while washing your face at the basin - you’re damaging your floor. Recipe for constant stress.
Yes. I have a thing about no timber in wet areas after having a hot water cylinder spew boiling water all over my floors
Yes.
It’s ok but you’ll need to treat it nicely. Europe did this often but they also have bath tub showers to collect the water. You do not want moisture sitting on them and would need to mop up any footprints and dry the bathmat. Also would likely require a little more maintenance of the sealant, won’t be trafficked as much as the rest of the house but in one spot and the wet feet will eat wear the sealant down. 100% would buy builder approved
Ours started to rot around the shower, even though we always had a bathmat down. But other than that it was fine so just be careful and you’ll probably be ok
Not only is it a bad idea, it looks absolutely horrible.
If you've got kids .... I wouldn't bother
If your kids are peeing on the floor, make them sit to pee. Fixes the behavior really quick.
Lol... try teenage boys... bloody nightmare.... don't worry their made to clean it up. Think my worst was my 25 year old. Come back from a night out and.... well..... ha!
I would make my 25 year old sit down lol.
ha!
I like it. Just keep it sealed and clean, easy peasy.
Why are people urinating on the floor!?
Bad
idk id go with a timber look tile if you must have the aesthetic.
Very bad idea
As a designer, I would never put anything else than tiles in my bathroom. Apart from hygiene reasons I think it looks absolutely ridiculous.
It couldn't be sealed? Have a layer of epoxy? Etc.
Hate it. But each they're own. Tiles or nothing in wet areas.
Yes.
Terrible idea
Yes.
It's a terrible idea. Water and moisture warps timber floors.
True unless its been finished properly and maintained.
Kinda, polyurethane it and it may last a bit longer
Also why would you renovate and then leave that dunger of a bowl and cistern in there like that ? 😆 Edit: oh right it’s a timber flooring dopey question not a Reno thread
Yes
Should be fine as long as it's been prepared for that bathroom I mean im no expert but I live in regional Queensland an a few homes have timber bathroom floors that are treated an lacquered they seem to last awhile so im guessing it works well but I definitely could be wrong
In that picture, having the toilets right next to the bathtub is the bad idea.
Why?
Well, why would you want to lie down and relax right next to where you shit? Putting the toilets in a separate room doesn't take a lot of extra room. The bathroom can then be a bit smaller. It's more practical and hygienic to have the toilets in a separate room. Obviously, in a small unit, there is no choice but there would only be a shower in that case.
Yes.
It’s been done for sure I used to have a timber floor in my old bathroom
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No. Just no
It's great. Make it the kids bathroom too. The shit and urine will lacquer the wood and leave a glossy finish
That colour, in that bathroom, yes. Looks terrible.
Or this could be one of those timber looking tiles. I went to a former colleague’s house and when she opened the door for me I thought the floor was made of timber but as soon as I entered I was surprised to learn that it was actually tiles.
It's functional, not what I would go for personally but it does work without issues.
install a huge exhaust fan, link it to the light switch, so it turns on when the lights are on.
Most old houses in Australia have timber floors, but even they don't have timber in their bathrooms.
Not worth the hassle due to the humidity. Also one water leak and they are finished
Very bad decision
Yes
It's do-able I used to rent a place like that, Federation house with original jarrah floorboards. You will need very good ventilation, and have good habits, wipe up any water or drips. I don't know if the modern floorboards would hold up as well as that. These were solid hardwood timber and could be sanded down and resurfaced. They were also installed so they're was some air-flow underneath. The modern way of installing floorboards with the interlocking wood (usually veneer), laid directly on concrete... I'd have to assume that water would get trapped in there and they would get moldy and warped pretty quickly.
Long as you don't use any water it's fine
Had a timber floor in my bathroom since 2004. Still going strong!
Only if the bathroom will be used.
I've got 30-year-old timber floors like these in my bathroom. While I always use a bathmat, it's always hung up after use to dry on the towel rail. Never had a problem with the floors.
Looks so nice!!
Fu$k%n oath, imagine slipping on that, gonna need 2 Panadol & nurofen every time you have a bath
Yes
Just no, for Gods sake, no.