Good point about cork flooring—it's often underestimated. I've recommended it to clients before, and those who've gone for it usually end up pleasantly surprised. The key really is proper sealing and maintenance. Vinyl plank is reliable, sure, but cork offers a warmth and comfort that's hard to match, especially in bathrooms. Glad to hear yours has held up well; it's always reassuring when real-life experiences back up the theory.
Had a client who insisted on cork flooring in their master bath a few years back. Honestly, I was skeptical at first—figured moisture would be a nightmare—but with proper sealing, it's held up surprisingly well. Definitely warmer underfoot than tile or vinyl, too...which is nice on chilly mornings.
"Honestly, I was skeptical at first—figured moisture would be a nightmare—but with proper sealing, it's held up surprisingly well."
Interesting to hear cork flooring's working out in your client's bathroom. I've always leaned toward traditional materials in my historic home, but your experience makes me reconsider. Moisture control is always my main worry—especially with older plumbing—but it sounds like proper sealing really does the trick. Might be worth exploring for the warmth factor alone... tile can be brutally cold on winter mornings. Thanks for sharing your experience; it's given me something to think about.
I had a similar hesitation about cork flooring—seemed like asking for trouble. But I installed it in a client's master bath about three years ago, and honestly, it's been solid. The key was meticulous sealing and regular upkeep. I'm usually a tile guy myself, but after stepping barefoot onto cork on a chilly morning... well, let's just say my own bathroom reno might be getting an upgrade soon.
"The key was meticulous sealing and regular upkeep."
Fair point, but honestly, the idea of "meticulous sealing" makes me nervous. I'm doing my first reno now, and while cork flooring sounds dreamy on cold mornings, I can't shake the thought of water sneaking through eventually. Maybe it's just beginner paranoia, but tile feels like less stress long-term. I've been looking into heated tile floors instead—warm feet without the worry factor. Sure, it might cost a bit more upfront, but peace of mind counts for something too...
